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Ben Simmons was on the verge of an NBA comeback after 538 days. A serious injury has derailed it

WAtoday · 19 October 2026 at 10:17 am

Ben Simmons was on the verge of an NBA comeback after 538 days. A serious injury has derailed it

Ben Simmons was on the verge of returning to the NBA after 538 days, but an injury has reportedly ruled him out for the season before it even begins, on Wednesday.

While it’s misfortune for Simmons, there are nine other Aussies taking part and we have a look at their paths forward.

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