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Simmons goes down, Curry cleared: Pacific Division roundup
Brutal setback for the Kings with Ben Simmons’ Achilles injury, while Stephen Curry and the Warriors breathe easier after a practice scare.
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There were no games on the schedule in the Pacific Division yesterday, but the news cycle was anything but quiet. Sacramento took a major hit with Ben Simmons going down in practice, deepening concerns for the league’s only winless team. In Golden State, an injury scare involving Stephen Curry had fans holding their breath before word came that their franchise star is doing fine. And in Phoenix, the Suns chose stability, finalizing a multi-year deal with young center Oso Ighodaro.
Kings: major blow as Ben Simmons goes down
CBS Sports reports that Ben Simmons’ comeback with the Sacramento Kings might already be over before it really began. According to the outlet, the guard’s return bid was derailed by a torn Achilles and he’s likely to miss the season. Hoops Rumors similarly notes that Simmons is believed to have suffered a torn Achilles during Sunday’s practice. He was expected to be a significant piece for Sacramento, making the news especially painful for a team still searching for its first win at 0-5.
Warriors: Curry scare, then relief
For the Golden State Warriors (4-2), Sunday brought a scare involving Stephen Curry. As relayed by Hoops Rumors from NBC Bay Area, Curry left the team’s open practice after being diagnosed with a right ankle sprain. In a separate Hoops Rumors item, he is described as having slipped and appeared to tweak his right knee during a scrimmage, limping off the floor. Head coach Steve Kerr later said that Curry is “fine,” according to that same report, suggesting the alarm may have exceeded the actual damage.
Suns: Oso Ighodaro secures three-year extension
The Phoenix Suns (1-4) used the quiet day to lock up a young big man. As reported by Shams Charania and relayed by Hoops Rumors, the Suns have agreed to a three-year, $29 million extension with third-year center Oso Ighodaro, with the deal fully guaranteed. Hoops Rumors also notes that Ighodaro recently acknowledged that his camp had been in extension talks with Phoenix, which have now come to fruition. For a Suns team off to a rocky start, betting on internal development is a clear sign of their long-term planning in the frontcourt.
The LA Clippers (2-1) and Los Angeles Lakers (2-3) stayed out of the headline mix on this off night, but both will welcome the brief pause as they gear up for the grind of a tightly contested Pacific Division race.