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ben simmons

20,000+ searches (approx.)+1000% search growthView on Google Trends ↗

Started: 18 Oct 2026, 22:30 UTC

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Ben Simmons’ NBA comeback derailed after tearing achilles tendon in practiceGuardian Australia · 19 Oct 2026, 00:34 UTC
Ben Simmons was on the verge of an NBA comeback after 538 days. A serious injury has derailed itSMH.com.au · 18 Oct 2026, 23:17 UTC
“He’s got a lot of support”The Cairns Post · 19 Oct 2026, 06:48 UTC

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Observed search interest

19 Oct 2026, 23:00 UTC to 20 Oct 2026, 05:00 UTC · Approximate volume lower bounds, not instantaneous acceleration.

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Canada · First observed: 18 Oct 2026, 23:18 UTC
India · First observed: 19 Oct 2026, 07:15 UTC
New Zealand · First observed: 18 Oct 2026, 23:30 UTC
Singapore · First observed: 19 Oct 2026, 01:00 UTC
United Kingdom · First observed: 18 Oct 2026, 23:30 UTC
United States · First observed: 18 Oct 2026, 23:18 UTC