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Nets Notes: Bridges, Walker, Simmons, Sharpe
2024/01/nets-notes-bridges-walker-simmons-sharpe.htmlThe Nets recently provided injury updates on Ben Simmons and Day'Ron Sharpe, per Brian Lewis of The New York Post. … According to Vaughn, Simmons will be out at least this week, but he could practice with the team's G League affiliate in Long Island soon.
Nets Notes: Simmons, Dinwiddie, Thomas, DSJ
2024/01/nets-notes-simmons-dinwiddie-thomas-dsj.htmlBen Simmons hasn't played since November 6, but the Nets remain optimistic he'll be able to return at some point this season, writes Brian Lewis of The New York Post. … Simmons accompanied the team on its West Coast trip that wrapped up Sunday, and coach Jacque Vaughn said there were benefits to having him involved.
Atlantic Notes: McBride, Nets, Simmons, Embiid, Melton
2024/01/atlantic-notes-mcbride-nets-simmons-embiid-melton.htmlThe Nets haven't decided if Ben Simmons will join them for their upcoming West Coast trip, Schwartz adds. … Simmons has been sidelined since November 6 with a nerve impingement in his back, but he's reportedly "in the home stretch" of his recovery process.
Atlantic Notes: Simmons, Nets, Embiid, Arcidiacono
2024/01/atlantic-notes-simmons-nets-embiid-arcidiacono.htmlThe Nets are "1,000%" behind Ben Simmons, according to his agent Bernard Lee of Thread Sports Management, via NetsDaily. … Additionally, according to Lee, Simmons is getting down the "home stretch" of his injury recovery.
New York Notes: Knicks, Towns, Simmons, Walker, Nets
2024/01/new-york-notes-knicks-towns-simmons-walker-nets.htmlMultiple sources tell Brian Lewis of The New York Post that Ben Simmons is "progressing well" in his recovery from a nerve impingement in his lower back, and he's expected to be cleared to play 2-on-2 when the Nets return home on Thursday. … Simmons would then play 3-on-3 and 5-on-5 before possibly being ready to return, Lewis writes.
Nets’ Simmons Frustrated By Back Injury, “No Expectations” On Return
2023/12/nets-simmons-frustrated-by-back-injury-no-expectations-on-return.htmlNets guard Ben Simmons admits he's extremely frustrated by the nerve impingement in his lower left back, which has kept him out of action since he sustained the injury on November 6, writes Tim Bontemps of ESPN. … "It's probably one of the most frustrating points in my career just because I wanna be out there to help my team win and compete," Simmons said prior to Friday's game against Denver.
Nets Announce Injury Updates On Simmons, Walker, Smith
2023/12/nets-announce-updates-on-simmons-walker-smith.htmlWhile Nets guard Ben Simmons "has displayed consistent strength improvement" with the nerve impingement in his lower left back over the past couple weeks and has ramped up his individual on-court work, he's still out at least two more weeks, the team announced in a press release (Twitter link via Adam Zagoria of Zagsblog.com). … Simmons has been sidelined since November 6 due to the back injury.
Nets Notes: Thomas, Simmons, Smith, Walker
2023/12/nets-notes-thomas-simmons-smith-walker.htmlSaturday was the two-week mark from when the Nets said there would be an update Ben Simmons, who has been sidelined since November 6 with a nerve impingement in his lower back. … However, as Lewis tweets, head coach Jacque Vaughn said he had no clarity on Simmons' status, and he wouldn't know more until they return to Brooklyn.
New York Notes: Brunson, Grimes, Barrett, Sharpe, Simmons
2023/12/new-york-notes-brunson-grimes-barrett-sharpe-simmons.htmlBen Simmons is feeling better after getting an epidural injection for his lower back and the Nets guard has moved to the next stage of his rehab, agent Bernie Lee told Lewis. … Grimes believes, after meeting with Thibodeau, that coming off the bench could be the best thing for him, Bondy writes.
New York Notes: Randle, Brunson, Vaughn, Simmons, DSJ
2023/12/new-york-notes-randle-brunson-vaughn-simmons-dsj.htmlOft-injured Nets forward Ben Simmons is still weeks away from returning to the lineup for Brooklyn, but reserve point guard Dennis Smith Jr. … Simmons has missed 12 straight contests with a lower back impingement.
Ben Simmons Given Epidural, Will Miss At Least Two More Weeks
2023/12/ben-simmons-given-epidural-will-miss-at-least-two-more-weeks.htmlBen Simmons received an epidural injection for his lower back and will be reevaluated in about two weeks, tweets Brian Lewis of The New York Post. … Coach Jacque Vaughn told reporters before tonight's game that Simmons was given the epidural this week and he still isn't able to run at full speed, per Tim Bontemps of ESPN (Twitter link).
New York Notes: Thomas, Nets, Simmons, Hartenstein, Knicks
2023/11/new-york-notes-thomas-nets-simmons-hartenstein-knicks.htmlBen Simmons continues to be sidelined for the Nets -- he'll miss his 12th straight game on Thursday due to a nerve impingement in his lower left back, per the NBA's official injury report. … Dan Martin of The New York Post details how Brooklyn has begun to thrive without Simmons in the lineup, despite the team planning to build around his unique skill set in 2023/24.
Injury Notes: Embiid, Nets, Lyles, Fultz, LeVert
2023/11/injury-notes-embiid-nets-lyles-fultz-levert.htmlNets guard Ben Simmons (back nerve impingement) is making progress in his recovery and has begun "light individual court work," but he'll be sidelined for at least seven-to-10 more days, the team announced today in a press release.
Nets Notes: Simmons, Whitehead, Walker, Defense
2023/11/nets-notes-simmons-whitehead-walker-defense.htmlWhile Ben Simmons' latest injury -- a nerve impingement in his lower left back -- isn't believed to be nearly as serious as the multiple herniated disks that required surgery last year, the fact that he's still having back issues is obviously concerning. … Neel Anand, an orthopedic spine surgeon based in Los Angeles, to get a better understanding of Simmons' injury.
Nets Notes: Bridges, LaVine, Thomas, Johnson, Simmons
2023/11/nets-notes-bridges-lavine-thomas-johnson-simmons.htmlIt was a much-needed boost to a Nets team playing without Thomas and Ben Simmons (back), writes Bridget Reilly of The New York Post. … The Nets can no longer rely on Simmons as a focal point after his latest injury, a nerve impingement in his lower left back that will sideline him for at least another week, Lucas Kaplan of NetsDaily.com opines.
Atlantic Notes: Oubre, Simmons, Dinwiddie, Towns
2023/11/atlantic-notes-oubre-simmons-dinwiddie-towns.htmlNets coach Jacque Vaughn labeled Ben Simmons' latest ailment a "bump in the road," Brian Lewis of the New York Post tweets. … This is what he's dealing with and we'll support him while he's dealing with it." Simmons will be out at least another week due to a nerve impingement in his back.
Atlantic Notes: Simmons, Sixers, Porzingis, Poeltl
2023/11/atlantic-notes-simmons-sixers-porzingis-poeltl.htmlNets guard Ben Simmons will remain sidelined for at least a little while longer due to a nerve impingement in the lower left side of his back, according to statements from the team and agent Bernie Lee (Twitter links via Brian Lewis of The New York Post). … As Lewis observes (via Twitter), Simmons required surgery in 2022 on multiple herniated disks on the right side of his back, then dealt with a nerve impingement.
Injury Notes: Vanderbilt, Beal, Magic, Nets
2023/11/injury-notes-vanderbilt-beal-magic-nets.htmlI’ve been playing through it." Walker is officially questionable for Tuesday's game with a left knee contusion, while Ben Simmons will miss his fourth straight game with a left hip contusion, per Brian Lewis of The New York Post (Twitter link).
Nets Notes: Simmons, Claxton, Giles, Johnson
2023/11/nets-notes-simmons-claxton-giles-johnson.htmlThe Nets have the best fast break in the league, but only when Ben Simmons is part of it, writes Brian Lewis of The New York Post. … Simmons is expected to miss his third straight game today with a hip contusion, which slows down the Brooklyn attack considerably.
Nets Notes: Simmons, Vaughn, Walker, Whitehead
2023/11/nets-notes-simmons-vaughn-walker-whitehead.htmlReestablishing the relationship between Nets guard Ben Simmons and head coach Jacque Vaughn was a priority for Brooklyn this offseason, Andscape's Marc J. … The Nets allowed Simmons to spend the offseason training in Miami, where he felt most comfortable, and Vaughn made sure to visit and connect with the former No.
Injury Notes: Booker, Nets, Celtics, Fox, Magic
2023/11/injury-notes-booker-nets-celtics-fox-magic.htmlHowever, Ben Simmons will remain on the shelf for a second consecutive game due to left hip soreness.
Nets Notes: Johnson, Claxton, Giles, Simmons, Thomas
2023/11/nets-notes-johnson-claxton-giles-simmons-thomas.htmlFollowing two injury-plagued seasons, Ben Simmons may be held out for one game of the Nets' back-to-back sets for the foreseeable future, Lewis writes for The New York Post. … That’s going to be on them," Simmons said when asked if that's the plan.
Nets Notes: Finney-Smith, Simmons, Whitehead, Dinwiddie, DSJ
2023/11/nets-notes-finney-smith-simmons-whitehead-dinwiddie-dsj.htmlBen Simmons has looked more like his old self in the early part of the season, observes Jeff Zilgitt of USA Today. … With injury issues reportedly behind him, Simmons has been more mobile and aggressive, and he's putting up stat lines that are starting to resemble his All-Star past.
Eastern Notes: Porzingis, Horford, P. Williams, Nets
2023/10/eastern-notes-porzingis-horford-p-williams-nets.htmlAlthough there's optimism in Brooklyn about a bounce-back season for Ben Simmons, the Nets still need to figure out how to maximize his abilities when he's sharing the court with center Nic Claxton, writes Brian Lewis of The New York Post. … Head coach Jacque Vaughn believes lineups featuring Simmons and Claxton - who has been out since opening night due to an ankle injury - can make up for their lack of spacing by turning defensive stops into fast-break opportunities.
Atlantic Notes: Rajakovic, Boucher, Randle, Simmons
2023/10/atlantic-notes-rajakovic-boucher-randle-simmons.htmlNets guard Ben Simmons finished with 10 rebounds and nine assists in Brooklyn's opener, looking effective for most of the night, The New York Post's Brian Lewis writes. … Even still, Simmons was benched in the fourth quarter of Brooklyn's loss to the Cavaliers.