Ben Simmons Player Rumors
All the Player Rumors about Ben Simmons.
Nets Notes: Johnson, Simmons, Claxton, Walker, DSJ
2023/10/nets-notes-johnson-simmons-claxton-walker-dsj.htmlTeammates continue to rave about Ben Simmons, who seems fully healthy and more aggressive in practice, Reilly writes in another Post story. … Vaughn said he isn't concerned about playing Simmons and Nic Claxton at the same time, even though it means having two non-shooters on the court.“I’ve told this group we have to stop and we can’t look at it as a negative … if we have an open mind.
Eastern Notes: Simmons, Ntilikina, Middleton, Harden, Dick
2023/10/eastern-notes-simmons-ntilikina-middleton-harden-dick.htmlBen Simmons continues to brim with confidence during training camp. … “I’m going to be better than I was,” Simmons told Brian Lewis of the New York Post.
Atlantic Notes: Van Gundy, Knicks, Robinson, Harden, Nets
2023/10/atlantic-notes-van-gundy-knicks-robinson-harden-nets.htmlsidelined for at least the next week due to a sprained ankle, Nets head coach Jacque Vaughn will have more opportunities to evaluate his other point guards - Ben Simmons and Spencer Dinwiddie - playing "together and separately," he noted on Saturday.
Atlantic Notes: Simmons, Clowney, Harden, T. Young
2023/10/atlantic-notes-simmons-clowney-harden-t-young.htmlNets guard Ben Simmons is showing signs of the player he used to be, writes Brian Lewis of The New York Post. … Simmons provided updates throughout the summer, saying he was fully recovered from the knee and back injuries that ended his 2022/23 season and was ready to prove himself again.
New York Notes: Giles, Simmons, DSJ, Brunson, Hart
2023/10/new-york-notes-giles-simmons-dsj-brunson-hart.htmlNets point guard Ben Simmons, coming off the back injury that ended his 2022/23 season, had another encouraging showing in Thursday's preseason game, racking up six points, nine assists, and six rebounds in 22 minutes.
New York Notes: Simmons, Thomas, Exhibition Game, Toppin
2023/10/new-york-notes-simmons-thomas-exhibition-game-toppin.htmlThe initial returns on Ben Simmons' comeback from the back ailment that wrecked his 2022/23 season were encouraging, according to Brian Lewis of the New York Post. … That’s really it, just amazing," Simmons said.
Atlantic Notes: Pritchard, Simmons, Dinwiddie, Bridges, Kornet
2023/10/atlantic-notes-pritchard-simmons-dinwiddie-bridges-kornet.htmlWith a healthy Ben Simmons joining Spencer Dinwiddie in the backcourt, Nets coach Jacque Vaughn believes he can find ways to get the best out of that duo, Brian Lewis of the New York Post writes. … “And there’s history to Ben creating shots for guys, because he plays with the pace.
Atlantic Notes: Siakam, Smith, Simmons, Williams
2023/10/atlantic-notes-siakam-smith-simmons-williams.htmlNets play-maker Ben Simmons has had an eventful past two years since being named an All-Star for three years in a row in Philadelphia. … Since being traded to Brooklyn at the deadline in '21/22, Simmons has appeared in just 42 games, all coming last season, averaging 6.9 points, 6.3 rebounds and 6.1 assists in those contests.
New York Notes: Simmons, Claxton, Brunson, Quickley
2023/10/new-york-notes-simmons-claxton-brunson-quickley.htmlBen Simmons spent the offseason trying to show Nets coach Jacque Vaughn and his staff that he's physically and mentally ready to be the team's point guard, Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports writes. … Simmons believes he can regain the All-Star form he displayed in Philadelphia before things went sour.
New York Notes: Simmons, Nets, Knicks, Fournier
2023/09/new-york-notes-simmons-nets-knicks-fournier.htmlCount veteran guard Spencer Dinwiddie among those who are bullish on Ben Simmons' chances of enjoying a big comeback season in 2023/24. … Simmons' comments in August about how he was eager to "come back and dominate people" after recovering from his back issues were met by many fans with skepticism and some derision.
Nets Notes: Simmons, Point Guards, Whitehead, Sharpe, More
2023/09/nets-notes-simmons-point-guards-whitehead-sharpe-more.htmlNets guard Ben Simmons is taking part in 5-on-5 workouts without any restrictions and is expected to be a full participant in training camp, head coach Jacque Vaughn and general manager Sean Marks said on Tuesday, per Tim Bontemps of ESPN. … In addition to discussing Simmons' health, Vaughn confirmed something the former No.
Damian Lillard Rumors: Raptors, Little, Magic, Simmons
2023/09/damian-lillard-rumors-raptors-little-magic-simmons.htmlFor example, when Ben Simmons held out for several months ahead of a trade in 2021/22, he lost about $20MM of his $33MM salary in the settlement with the Sixers, sources tell Grange.
New York Notes: Dolan, Knicks, Rose, Simmons, Nets
2023/09/new-york-notes-dolan-knicks-rose-simmons-nets.htmlSpeaking to Tina Cervasio of FOX5, Nets guard Ben Simmons said he feels a responsibility to regain his All-Star form now that he's feeling fully healthy following back surgery. … "I owe it to everybody, the fans and everybody, to get back to where I need to be," Simmons said, per Brian Lewis of The New York Post.
Nets Notes: Simmons, Sykes, Claxton
2023/09/nets-notes-simmons-sykes-claxton.htmlBen Simmons made some interesting comments about his current teammates and perhaps took a veiled swipe at former ones during an interview with FOX5's Tina Cervasio (hat tip to NetsDaily.com). … Simmons indicated that he's looking forward to blending in with "team-first" players.
Atlantic Notes: Bridges, Simmons, Powell, Uzoh
2023/09/atlantic-notes-bridges-simmons-powell-uzoh.htmlThe regulations put restrictions on the amount of rest permissible for star players, but the only Net who currently qualifies is Ben Simmons, who has been dealing with legitimate injuries ever since arriving in Brooklyn. … Lewis notes that Bridges could eventually join Simmons if he becomes an All-Star this season, but he hasn't missed a game in his NBA career.
Nets’ Spencer Dinwiddie Talks Offseason, Nic Claxton, More
2023/09/nets-spencer-dinwiddie-talks-offseason-nic-claxton-more.html"We’re going to be a group that gets up and down and hopefully, we have a healthy Ben (Simmons) and if he’s in All-Star form, you might have two All-Stars.
Eastern Notes: DeRozan, Turner, Simmons, Powell
2023/09/east-notes-derozan-turner-simmons-powell.htmlThe revamped Nets are hoping that former All-Star point guard Ben Simmons can return to his winning ways. … Simmons was out of the team's rotation by the end of the year.
Ben Simmons Eager To “Come Back And Dominate”
2023/08/ben-simmons-eager-to-come-back-and-dominate.htmlNets guard Ben Simmons is feeling as good as he has in years and is "excited" about the upcoming season, he tells Marc J. … A three-time All-Star from 2019-21, Simmons has missed 122 games over the last two seasons due to mental and physical issues and didn't look his old self when he was active, but he says he "definitely" thinks he'll be ready for opening night.
Community Shootaround: Ben Simmons
2023/08/community-shootaround-ben-simmons.htmlThroughout the offseason, there have been indications that Nets guard Ben Simmons has overcome the physical issues that cut short his 2022/23 season and that he'll be healthy and ready to go when training camp opens. … Marks told reporters that Simmons didn't appear to need another back surgery and would likely be fully healthy by the start of September.
Atlantic Notes: Dinwiddie, Brown, Tatum
2023/08/atlantic-notes-dinwiddie-brown-tatum.htmlInjury-prone Ben Simmons has technically also become extension-eligible, but given how difficult it has been to find minutes for Simmons on the roster, Lewis doubts Brooklyn would be interested in extending the former All-Star.
Australian Coach “Not Recruiting” Ben Simmons
2023/08/australian-coach-not-recruiting-ben-simmons.htmlAustralian national team coach Brian Goorjian would like to have Ben Simmons on his roster for the 2024 Olympics, but he told Olgun Uluc of ESPN that the Boomers will be fine whether the Nets guard plays or not. … Basketball Australia announced in late June that Simmons would miss this year's World Cup so he could continue to rehabilitate his back in preparation for the upcoming NBA season.
Cameron Johnson Expects Ben Simmons To Be Close To “Full Form”
2023/08/cameron-johnson-expects-ben-simmons-to-be-close-to-full-form.htmlCameron Johnson is optimistic that Ben Simmons will look more like the player he used to be when the Nets open training camp in two months, writes Ethan Sears of The New York Post. … Johnson said he was encouraged after talking to Simmons, who is working out this summer in Miami.
New York Notes: Randle, Knicks, Long Island Nets, Simmons
2023/07/new-york-notes-randle-knicks-long-island-nets-simmons.htmlOft-injured Nets guard Ben Simmons is now completely healthy after rehabbing from the back nerve impingement that caused him to miss the last six weeks of the 2022/23 regular season, sources inform Ian Begley of SNY.tv.
Atlantic Notes: Reed, Simmons, Thibodeau, Keels
2023/07/atlantic-notes-reed-simmons-thibodeau-keels.htmlNets guard Ben Simmons is "as healthy as he has ever been since his last year in Philly," a source tells Marc J. … The source also said Simmons is in the "final stage" of preparing for the upcoming season and has been able to pass every health benchmark the team has set so far.
Ben Simmons Receives Service Credit For 2021/22 Season
2023/07/ben-simmons-receives-service-credit-for-2021-22-season.htmlSwingman Ben Simmons has been granted a year of service for 2021/22 despite missing the entire season, league sources tell Zach Lowe of ESPN. … According to Lowe, Simmons' service-time update came in the form of a side letter when the new Collective Bargaining Agreement was released in late June.