NBA Weekly with Carter — Oct 18, 2026

The Ben Simmons Achilles injury is the story nobody saw coming and everybody felt. Carter breaks down what it means for the Kings, for Simmons himself, and for a league that just watched a comeback story die before it could tip off. Plus: Opening Night previews, the Warriors' injury nightmare, LeBron and Jaylen Brown heading to Philadelphia, the Knicks defending their first title in 53 years, and everything else you need to know as the 2026-27 season begins.