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The back issues that prevented Ben Simmons from suiting up for the Brooklyn Nets this season will require surgery. The Nets announced Wednesday that Simmons will undergo surgery on his injured back. The procedure, called a microdiscectomy, is meant …
Ben Simmons did not play at all for the Brooklyn Nets after they acquired him in a trade with the Philadelphia 76ers in February. He was expected to make his debut for the franchise at some point during the opening round of the playoffs, but …
Ben Simmons has not been able to play for the Brooklyn Nets since February’s trade, but he has been a consistent figure on the team’s bench during games. That was not the case Monday night, when the Nets faced a do-or-die Game 4 against …
Ben Simmons has been ruled out for Game 4 of the Brooklyn Nets’ series against the Boston Celtics on Monday night due back soreness, but the injury is not the only thing keeping the star point guard from suiting up. ESPN’s Adrian …
Ben Simmons has been ruled out for Game 4 against the Boston Celtics on Monday night, and reports are that he is still experiencing soreness in his back. That may be true, but it sounds like some people with the Brooklyn Nets are extremely frustrated …
Ben Simmons has been ruled out for Game 4 against the Boston Celtics on Monday, and one Hall of Famer is not buying that the Brooklyn Nets star is too hurt to play. Simmons will miss Game 4 after he reportedly woke up on Sunday with soreness in his …
The Brooklyn Nets have been hinting that Ben Simmons could make his debut for them at some point during their playoff series against the Boston Celtics, but there is now a decent chance we will not see Simmons play in a single game this season. …
Ben Simmons has not played in an NBA game in almost a year, but that looks like it is about to change. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported on Friday that, barring any setbacks, Simmons will play in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals …
Reports continue to suggest that Ben Simmons is hopeful of returning to action at some point against the Boston Celtics, but there are a number of hurdles he has to clear yet. Simmons has not been cleared for one-on-one work yet, according to Brian …
Ben Simmons had a message for reporters during a Brooklyn Nets workout on Saturday. Simmons did some basketball activity during his team’s practice. At one point, he told the reporters who were present to make sure they were recording a video. …
The Brooklyn Nets are reportedly set to gain a significant addition to their lineup during their first-round playoff series with the Boston Celtics. Shams Charania of The Athletic reported on Thursday that Ben Simmons is eyeing a return sometime …
The Brooklyn Nets will look to punch their ticket to the NBA playoffs when they host the Cleveland Cavaliers in the play-in tournament on Tuesday night. Ben Simmons will not be available for the game, but he could wind up being a big part of …
The Brooklyn Nets will not have Ben Simmons for the play-in tournament, but that may be the last game the star point guard sits out this season. Shams Charania of The Athletic reported on Sunday that there is optimism Simmons could make his Nets …
Ben Simmons continues to deal with a back injury that has prevented him from playing for the Brooklyn Nets. That is unlikely to change anytime soon. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported Sunday that Simmons is only doing light shooting at the …
Ben Simmons is setting up his long-awaited legal battle with the Philadelphia 76ers. Simmons has filed a grievance in a bid to recoup the nearly $20 million in salary the 76ers withheld this season, according to Adrian Wojnarowski, Ramona Shelburne, …
Head coach Steve Nash and the Brooklyn Nets maintain that they hope to have Ben Simmons play before the end of the regular season. That goal, however, is looking less realistic with each passing day. Nash made a somewhat worrying admission about …
