Ben Simmons Player Rumors
All the Player Rumors about Ben Simmons.
Nets Notes: Schröder, Simmons, Clowney, Walker, Tsai
2024/04/nets-notes-schroder-simmons-clowney-walker-tsai.htmlBen Simmons and Dennis Schroder, both of whom have been starters this season when healthy, will be entering the final year of their respective contracts. … And while Simmons' $40MM cap hit may ensure he remains in Brooklyn, it has been Schroder who has taken on a leadership role since being acquired at the trade deadline.
Ben Simmons Undergoes Second Back Surgery
2024/03/ben-simmons-undergoes-second-back-surgery.htmlNets guard/forward Ben Simmons underwent a successful microscopic partial discectomy on Thursday to alleviate the nerve impingement in his lower left back, the team announced in a press release (Twitter link via Michael Scotto of HoopsHype). … This is the second time Simmons has undergone back surgery in the past two years.
Nets Notes: Bridges, Simmons, Walker, Sharpe, Thomas
2024/03/nets-notes-bridges-simmons-walker-sharpe-thomas.htmlBen Simmons being shut down for the season leaves his future with the organization in question, Lewis writes in a separate story. … Simmons has played just 57 of a possible 192 regular season games for the Nets and his $40.3MM salary next season makes it hard to move the former All-Defensive Team member in a trade.
Nets Rule Out Ben Simmons For Rest Of Season
2024/03/nets-rule-out-ben-simmons-for-rest-of-season.htmlThe Nets have ruled Ben Simmons out for the remainder of the season, announcing today (via Twitter) that he'll be shut down as he consults with specialists and considers treatment options for the nerve impingement in his lower back. … "Simmons, along with his representatives and Nets medical personnel, are currently in discussions with numerous experts to determine the course of action that will provide him with the best opportunity for long-term sustainable health," the team said in its statement.
Atlantic Notes: Simmons, McBride, Tillman, Celtics
2024/03/atlantic-notes-simmons-mcbride-tillman-celtics.htmlThe left lower back nerve impingement that is currently keeping Ben Simmons on the shelf is the same issue that affected him earlier this season, according to Ian Begley of SNY.tv and Brian Lewis of The New York Post, who confirm that the Nets guard/forward didn't suffer a new impingement. … Simmons' agent Bernie Lee, referring to his client as day-to-day, said he continues to seek answers on how to get Simmons past this health issue, which has affected the former No.
Atlantic Notes: Maxey, Sixers, Simmons, Barnes, Agbaji
2024/03/atlantic-notes-maxey-sixers-simmons-barnes-agbaji.htmlBen Simmons remains on the Nets' injury report, although the reason has changed, per Jared Schwartz of The New York Post. … Simmons missed the last two games with left leg soreness and sat out the game before that due to rest and maintenance because he hasn't received medical clearance to play in back-to-backs.
New York Notes: Hart, DiVincenzo, Simmons, Claxton
2024/03/new-york-notes-hart-divincenzo-simmons-claxton.htmlNets guard/forward Ben Simmons missed a third consecutive game on Saturday due to left leg soreness, writes Jared Schwartz of The New York Post. … Simmons has been limited to 15 appearances in 2023/24, including just 10 since playing the first five games of the season.
New York Notes: Anunoby, DiVincenzo, Simmons, Graham
2024/02/new-york-notes-anunoby-simmons-graham-divincenzo.htmlThe Nets' Ben Simmons is sitting out against the Hawks on Thursday due to left leg soreness, Ian Begley of SNY TV tweets. … Simmons has appeared in eight games this month, averaging 5.4 points, 5.8 rebounds and 4.4 assists in 18.8 minutes.
Nets Notes: Thomas, Simmons, Ollie, Offense
2024/02/nets-notes-thomas-simmons-ollie-offense.htmlAs expected, Ben Simmons has been ruled out for Tuesday's game vs. … Simmons didn't suffer a setback in his 14 minutes of action on Monday, but hasn't yet been cleared to play both ends of back-to-back sets.
Injury Notes: Paul, Santos, Simmons, Isaac, Sasser
2024/02/injury-notes-paul-santos-simmons-isaac-sasser.htmlNets guard Ben Simmons injured his leg in Saturday's loss to Minnesota, which saw him exit the game in the third quarter. … Simmons has only played 14 games in 2023/24, mostly due to a nerve impingement in his lower back.
Atlantic Notes: Rivers, Simmons, C. Johnson, Dick
2024/02/atlantic-notes-rivers-simmons-c-johnson-dick.htmlNets guard Ben Simmons was forced out of Saturday night's game after hurting his left leg in the third quarter, per Brian Lewis of The New York Post. … Interim coach Kevin Ollie originally told reporters that Simmons injured his knee and would have imaging done, but a team spokesman later clarified that the injury is elsewhere on the leg and that no tests are planned.
Nets Notes: Struggles, Johnson, Bridges, Koch Family
2024/02/nets-notes-struggles-johnson-bridges-koch-family.htmlThe starting five consisted of Ben Simmons, Cam Thomas, Mikal Bridges, Dorian Finney-Smith and Nic Claxton. … Ollie made a change to the starting lineup on Thursday, moving fifth-year forward Cameron Johnson to the bench, Lewis writes in another story.
Atlantic Notes: Ollie, Thomas, Beverley, Lowry, Raptors
2024/02/atlantic-notes-ollie-thomas-beverley-lowry-raptors.htmlThat has been a problem, especially in the limited time that Ben Simmons and Nic Claxton have been on the court together.
Nets Notes: Vaughn, Ollie, Marks, Bridges, Budenholzer
2024/02/nets-notes-vaughn-ollie-marks-bridges-budenholzer.htmlScotto and Lewis discussed many more Nets-related topics in the HoopsHype podcast, including the futures of players like Nic Claxton, Cam Thomas, and Ben Simmons in Brooklyn, Scotto also said there were rumblings that certain players - including Mikal Bridges and former Net Spencer Dinwiddie - weren't thrilled by the fact that Vaughn's offensive game plan focused so heavily on Simmons, who hasn't been healthy for most of his time in Brooklyn.
New York Notes: Sharpe, Johnson, Simmons, Knicks Injuries, Bogdanovic
2024/02/new-york-notes-sharpe-johnson-simmons-knicks-injuries-bogdanovic.htmlNets guard Ben Simmons scored a season-high 13 points against San Antonio on Saturday, missing just one field goal attempt. … Simmons is gaining more confidence in his body after missing a good chunk of the season, according to Brian Lewis of the New York Post.
New York Notes: Simmons, Nets’ Defense, Knicks’ Injuries, Randle
2024/02/new-york-notes-simmons-nets-defense-knicks-injuries-randle.htmlBen Simmons will sit out the Nets’ game against the Warriors on Monday due to injury maintenance for his lower back, according to Andrew Crane of the New York Post. … Simmons is expected to return on Tuesday when the Nets host the Mavericks in the second game of a back-to-back.
Nets Notes: Claxton, Deadline, Season, Simmons
2024/02/nets-notes-claxton-deadline-season-simmons.htmlNets guard Ben Simmons weighed in on how Sixers fans react every time he visits, per Andrew Crane of The New York Post. … "It’s funny to me,” Simmons said.
Atlantic Notes: Celtics, Brunson, McBride, Simmons
2024/02/atlantic-notes-celtics-brunson-mcbride-simmons.htmlBen Simmons returned for the Nets on Monday, recording 10 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists in his first game since early November. … Holmes of New York Daily News tweets Simmons was a partial participant at practice on Friday and was set to receive treatments that night and Saturday morning.
Eastern Notes: Simmons, Wizards, Pistons, Russell, Hawks
2024/01/eastern-notes-simmons-wizards-pistons-russell-hawks.html1 overall pick Ben Simmons appeared to tweak his left knee due to an awkward landing after blocking Talen Horton-Tucker's shot (video link). … Simmons is out for Wednesday's contest against Phoenix with a left knee contusion and is considered day-to-day, according to head coach Jacque Vaughn (Twitter link via ESPN's Tim Bontemps).
Nets Rumors: Bridges, Dinwiddie, Finney-Smith, O’Neale, D-Lo, Simmons
2024/01/nets-rumors-bridges-dinwiddie-finney-smith-oneale-d-lo-simmons.htmlBefore making any deadline moves, the Nets are hoping to evaluate how their rotation looks with Ben Simmons back in the fold, Scotto observes. … Everyone gets along, we don’t have egos or anything like that on the team, and guys want to win and compete," Simmons said.
Nets Notes: Simmons, Walker, Finney-Smith, Sharpe
2024/01/nets-notes-simmons-walker-finney-smith-sharpe.htmlBen Simmons' return to action could not have gone much better. … Simmons had 10 points, a game-high 11 assists and eight rebounds after missing 38 straight games with a nerve impingement in his back.
Eastern Notes: Simmons, P. Williams, Sixers, Embiid, Rozier
2024/01/eastern-notes-simmons-p-williams-sixers-embiid-rozier.htmlNets swingman Ben Simmons will be active for Monday's game vs. … ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported last week that Simmons was likely to play Monday.
Nets Notes: Vaughn, Trade Rumors, Simmons, Johnson
2024/01/nets-notes-vaughn-trade-rumors-simmons-johnson.htmlVaughn has verified that - as previously reported - oft-injured guard Ben Simmons, one of the Nets' priciest players, remains on track to return to action this week, per Bridget Reilly of The New York Post. … A nerve impingement in his back has kept Simmons on the shelf since November 6.
Nets’ Ben Simmons Could Return Monday
2024/01/nets-ben-simmons-could-return-monday.htmlNets guard Ben Simmons could return to action as soon as Monday, when Brooklyn takes on Utah, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski (Twitter link). … Simmons hasn't appeared in a game with the Nets since suffering a lower back nerve impingement on Nov.
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.