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• Nets’ Ben Simmons: Remains in starting lineup
  

  
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  Oct 25, 2024
  
  

  Simmons will start Friday’s game against the Magic, Evan Barnes of Newsday reports.

  Coach Jordi Fernandez said Nic Claxton (hamstring) will play more Friday after he saw only 15 minutes before being ejected from Wednesday’s season-opening loss to Atlanta. However, the big man will still come off the bench, so Simmons remains in the starting lineup along with Dennis Schroder, Cam Thomas, Cameron Johnson and Dorian Finney-Smith.

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• Nets’ Ben Simmons: Serviceable production Wednesday
  

  
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  Oct 24, 2024
  
  

  Simmons registered six points (3-4 FG), five rebounds, eight assists and one block in 24 minutes during Wednesday’s 120-116 loss to the Hawks.

  Simmons chipped in across the board, delivering a modest yet encouraging performance. After a number of years battling injuries, Simmons remaining on the floor is the top priority. While his six turnovers were less than ideal, if he can continue to re-adjust to life in the NBA, he should be able to establish himself as a must-roster player, with more value for those not seeking points production.

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• Nets’ Ben Simmons: Part of first unit
  

  
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  Oct 23, 2024
  
  

  Simmons will start Wednesday’s regular-season opener against the Hawks, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.

  Simmons will start at the center position Wednesday, filling in for Nic Claxton, who’s on a minutes restriction after missing the preseason with a hamstring injury. Simmons appeared in 15 games (12 starts) for Brooklyn in 2023-24, averaging 6.1 points, 7.9 rebounds and 5.7 assists across 23.9 minutes.

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• Nets’ Ben Simmons: Available to play Friday
  

  
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  Oct 18, 2024
  
  

  Simmons (rest) will be available and in the starting lineup for Friday’s preseason game against the Raptors, Sharif Phillips-Keaton of USA Today reports.

  Simmons didn’t play in Wednesday’s matchup against the 76ers, but he will suit up for the preseason finale. This will be Simmons’ third appearance of the preseason, and unless something happens Friday, he should be available for the regular-season opener against the Hawks next Wednesday.

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• Nets’ Ben Simmons: Healthy scratch Wednesday
  

  
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  Oct 16, 2024
  
  

  Simmons will be rested for Wednesday’s preseason contest against Philadelphia, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.

  Simmons’ next opportunity for preseason action comes Friday versus Toronto. Lewis notes that “the Nets always planned on him playing three of the four preseason tilts,” which seemingly puts him on track to play Friday.

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• Nets’ Ben Simmons: Efficient performance Monday
  

  
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  Oct 15, 2024
  
  

  Simmons racked up 11 points (5-7 FG, 1-2 FT), five rebounds and two assists across 13 minutes in Monday’s 131-92 preseason win over the Wizards.

  The Nets are being extremely cautious with Simmons due to his lengthy injury history, but it seems he’ll be ready to start the regular season. Based on what the Nets have been showing in the preseason, Simmons could open the campaign in a starting role alongside Dennis Schroder in the backcourt. Simmons made just 15 appearances for Brooklyn in 2023-24.

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• Nets’ Ben Simmons: Starting in preseason opener
  

  
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  Oct 8, 2024
  
  

  Simmons is in the starting five for Tuesday’s preseason game versus the Clippers, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.

  Simmons will start as a small-ball center Tuesday with Nic Claxton (hamstring) out. Simmons is starting off the 2024-25 campaign healthy after making just 15 appearances for Brooklyn last season.

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• Nets’ Ben Simmons: Good to go for training camp
  

  
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  Sep 20, 2024
  
  

  Simmons (back) will participate in the Nets’ training camp beginning Oct. 1 without any restrictions, Chris Haynes of Turner Sports reports.

  Simmons underwent a microscopic partial discectomy to alleviate nerve impingement in his lower back in March but appears to have made a full recovery. The 28-year-old guard made just 15 appearances, including 12 starts, for Brooklyn in 2023-24, averaging 6.1 points, 7.9 rebounds and 5.7 assists in 23.9 minutes. While injuries will always be a concern for Simmons, he could be heavily featured for a rebuilding Nets team in 2024-25.

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• Nets’ Ben Simmons: On track for training camp
  

  
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  Apr 24, 2024
  
  

  Nets general manager Sean Marks said Wednesday that “all signs point to” Simmons (back) being available to start next season’s training camp, Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com reports.

  Simmons underwent a successful microscopic partial discectomy in mid-March to alleviate the nerve impingement in his lower back, marking yet another injury-related setback for the 2017 No. 1 overall pick. The 27-year-old has played in only 57 games across the last three seasons, but when available, he has shown he can still be an active defender and excellent playmaker. Simmons has one more year remaining on his current contract, a five-year extension he signed with Philadelphia in 2019.

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• Nets’ Ben Simmons: Goes under knife
  

  
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  Mar 14, 2024
  
  

  Simmons underwent a successful microscopic partial discectomy Thursday and is expected to make a full recovery for training camp next season, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.

  Simmons discectomy will work to alleviate the nerve impingement in his lower back. Removing part of the problematic disc in Simmons’ lower spine addresses the root cause of the series of injuries that limited him to just 15 appearances this season. The 27-year-old has suited up for just 57 contests across the last three campaigns, and his body breaking down has been a serious matter over that span. Simmons teases rare two-way play at his size for a ballhandler, but a lengthy rehab and re-strengthening process will now ensue in advance of the 2024-25 campaign — for which he is owed $40.3 million by Brooklyn in the final year of his contract.

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• Nets’ Ben Simmons: Shut down for season
  

  
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  Mar 7, 2024
  
  

  The Nets announced Thursday that Simmons will miss the remainder of the season while he consults with specialists and explores treatment options for the nerve impingement in his lower back.

  Simmons had previously missed the Nets’ final 24 games of the 2022-23 season as well as their first-round playoff series loss to the 76ers with nerve irritation in his back. He was declared healthy heading into the 2023-24 campaign, but after appearing in six of the Nets’ first seven contests, he proceeded to miss the next 38 games with a left lower back impingement before he returned to action in late January. Simmons then saw action in nine games over about a month-long period, but he missed time with left leg soreness before the back injury cropped up again earlier this month. With Simmons having not responded to rest and rehab as well as the Nets had hoped, he’ll now be shut down for the season while he looks toward a more permanent fix for the problem. Surgery or a procedure of some sort could certainly be in the cards for Simmons, potentially putting his long-term NBA outlook in question. He’s now played just 57 games over the last three regular seasons, and he’ll be entering the final season of a five-year, $177.24 million contract in 2024-25. Over his 15 appearances for Brooklyn this season, the 27-year-old averaged 6.1 points, 7.9 rebounds, 5.7 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.6 blocks in 23.9 minutes per game while shooting 58.1 percent from the field, but he didn’t put up a three-point attempt and connected on just six of his 15 free-throw tries (40 percent).

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• Nets’ Ben Simmons: Another absence coming
  

  
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  Mar 6, 2024
  
  

  Simmons (back) is out for Thursday’s game versus the Pistons.

  Simmons’ absence streak will extend to six games Thursday due to a left lower back nerve impingement. While there is no timetable for his return, Simmons’ next chance to suit up is Saturday’s matchup with Charlotte.

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• Nets’ Ben Simmons: Remains out Tuesday
  

  
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  Mar 5, 2024
  
  

  Simmons (back) has been ruled out for Tuesday’s game against the 76ers, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.

  Simmons missed three straight games due to leg soreness and is now slated to miss a second consecutive contest due to a left lower back nerve impingement. A similar issue caused Simmons to miss 10 weeks earlier in the season, but the current one is reportedly less severe, and he’s considered day-to-day, though he hasn’t undergone an MRI yet, per NBA Insider Ian Begley. Either way, it’s another disappointing setback for the oft-injured point guard, who’s appeared in just 57 games since the 2020-21 season.

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• Nets’ Ben Simmons: Downgraded to out
  

  
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  Mar 4, 2024
  
  

  Simmons (leg/back) has been ruled out for Monday’s game against the Grizzlies, Meghan Triplett of YES Network reports.

  Simmons was initially listed as questionable due to leg soreness, which already cost him three games, but he has been downgraded to out and is now being listed with a left lower back nerve impingement. The same issue sidelined Simmons for multiple weeks earlier in the campaign, so he may be looking at another lengthy absence. Cam Thomas (ankle) remains out, so Dennis Schroder, Lonnie Walker and Dennis Smith are all candidates for increased roles versus Memphis.

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• Nets’ Ben Simmons: Listed as questionable
  

  
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  Mar 3, 2024
  
  

  Simmons (leg) is questionable for Monday’s game against the Grizzlies.

  Simmons has missed three straight games due to leg soreness. With Cam Thomas (ankle) already ruled out, Dennis Schroder will likely draw another start, regardless of Simmons’ availability. Simmons has made nine appearances since Jan. 29, averaging 18.7 minutes during those contests.

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• Nets’ Ben Simmons: Out Saturday
  

  
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  Mar 2, 2024
  
  

  Simmons has been ruled out for Saturday’s matchup against the Hawks due to left leg soreness.

  Simmons will miss a third straight game due to leg soreness. An erroneous report said Simmons was now dealing with left knee soreness, but that has since been corrected. The point guard’s next chance to suit up will come Monday versus Memphis, while Dennis Schroder will likely remain in the starting lineup Saturday.

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• Nets’ Ben Simmons: Out Saturday
  

  
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  Mar 2, 2024
  
  

  Simmons will not play in Saturday’s matchup with the Hawks due to left knee soreness, Evan Barnes of Newsday reports.

  Simmons was originally diagnosed with left leg soreness, but it is now being phrased as a knee issue. His absence will mark his third straight game missed. As a result, Dennis Schroder will presumably remain in the starting five at point guard. The LSU product’s next chance to suit up will come Monday versus the Grizzlies.

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• Nets’ Ben Simmons: Iffy against Atlanta
  

  
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  Mar 1, 2024
  
  

  Simmons (leg) is listed as questionable for Saturday’s game versus the Hawks, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.

  Simmons is in danger of missing his third straight contest due to left leg soreness. If Simmons is ruled out, Dennis Schroder will likely remain in Brooklyn’s starting five.

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• Nets’ Ben Simmons: Ruled out for Thursday
  

  
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  Feb 29, 2024
  
  

  Simmons (leg) has been ruled out for Thursday’s game against Atlanta, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.

  Simmons continues to manage a sore left leg and will be unavailable for a second consecutive matchup. Cam Thomas (ankle) will also be sidelined, so Dennis Smith and Dennis Schroder are candidates to see increased roles for the Nets on Thursday.

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• Nets’ Ben Simmons: Added to injury report
  

  
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  Feb 29, 2024
  
  

  Simmons is now listed as questionable for Thursday’s game versus the Hawks due to left leg soreness.

  Simmons continues to deal with nagging left leg soreness that has him in danger of missing his second straight contest. Day’Ron Sharpe and Dennis Smith are candidates to receive increased playing time if Simmons remains out.

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