18 HOURS AGO • KANSASCITY.COM
BEN SIMMONS #10 - POINT GUARD - BROOKLYN NETS
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6.1 RPG •
6.8 APG
5.7 PPG
6.1 RPG
6.8 APG
Nets Coach Has Amazing Reason For Ben Simmons Never Shooting Free Throws Ben Simmons has taken four free throws this season and committed 34 fouls.
Goes scoreless vs. New York Simmons ended with zero points (0-3 FG), four rebounds, eight assists and one block across 22 minutes during Sunday's 114-104 loss to the Knicks.
Impact There's no question that the Nets need more from Simmons on the offensive end of the court, and the Australian went scoreless in a game that could've easily had a different outcome had he been more aggressive on offense. Simmons has failed to reach double-digit points in each of his 10 games this season, and his lack of scoring prowess certainly undermines his fantasy value. He's averaging 7.0 assists, 5.8 rebounds and a combined 1.3 steals-and-blocks per game, but he's only scoring a career-low 5.3 points per contest.
2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Viral Ben Simmons Highlight Leaves NBA Social Media With Mixed Emotions On Sunday night, the Brooklyn Nets are playing the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Ben Simmons had one rebound and three assists i...
3 DAYS AGO • SI.COM
Starting Friday Simmons is in the Nets' starting lineup for Friday's game against the Knicks, Ian Begley of SportsNet New York reports.
Impact Simmons will return Friday from a one-game absence due to calf tightness, and he will start at center as Nic Claxton is sidelined due to a lower back strain. Across his six starts this season, Simmons has averaged 5.8 points, 6.2 assists and 6.0 rebounds over 24.5 minutes per game.
5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Good to go Friday Simmons (calf) isn't on the injury report for Friday's game versus the Knicks, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
Impact Simmons will return to action Friday after missing Brooklyn's previous contest with left calf tightness. If Nic Claxton (back) is downgraded from questionable to out, Simmons could be in store for a start against the Knicks.
6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Imaging comes back clean An MRI on Simmon's left calf came back clean Thursday and he could play in Friday's game versus the Knicks, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
Impact Simmons missed Brooklyn's previous contest with left calf tightness but has returned to working out. While fantasy managers should look out for an official injury report clarifying Simmons' status for Friday's game, it wouldn't be surprising for the Nets to play it cautiously with the 28-year-old.
6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Unavailable Wednesday Simmons (calf) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Boston, Ian Begley of SportsNet New York reports.
Impact Simmons will miss his third contest of Brooklyn's last five games after posting six points, five rebounds and 12 assists in Monday's win over New Orleans. Previously he was dealing with a back injury, so his ongoing calf tightness will need to be monitored.
NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE
Iffy for Wednesday Simmons is questionable for Wednesday's game against Boston due to left calf tightness.
Impact Simmons was a very late addition to the injury report which is always a concern for fantasy managers. Given how cautious the Nets are with Simmons, it wouldn't be a surprise to see them hold the point forward out Wednesday evening. If that's the case, players such as Cam Thomas and Dennis Schroder could receive usage rate bumps, while Jalen Wilson and Keon Johnson could step into larger roles.
NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE
Dishes out 12 assists Simmons closed with six points (3-5 FG), five rebounds, 12 assists and two steals across 22 minutes during Monday's 107-105 win over New Orleans.
Impact Simmons has yet to score in double figures so far this year, but he recorded a season-high 12 assists in his lightest workload of the 2024-25 campaign. The 28-year-old has come off the bench in two straight games and will likely remain in this role following Nic Claxton's return from injury.
NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE
NBA Fans React To Ben Simmons' Performance In Nets-Pelicans Game On Monday evening, the Brooklyn Nets faced off against the New Orleans Pelicans in Louisiana. The Nets won by a score of 107-105 to improve...
NOVEMBER 12 • SI.COM
Will play Monday Simmons (back) will be available for Monday's game against the Pelicans.
Impact Simmons was sidelined for the second leg of the Nets' back-to-back set Saturday against the Cavaliers due to injury management for his back. He'll suit up for Monday's game, though he'll likely come off the bench as Nic Claxton has started at center in three straight games. Through seven regular-season games, Simmons is averaging 6.1 points, 6.4 assists and 6.1 rebounds over 24.9 minutes per game.
NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE
Fills box score in reserve role Simmons tallied eight points (4-6 FG), eight assists, seven rebounds and one steal over 27 minutes in Friday's 108-104 overtime loss to the Celtics.
Impact After starting in each of his six appearances during the regular season, Simmons shifted to a reserve role Friday as Nic Claxton started at center for a second straight game. Simmons still managed to get his minutes and finished the contest with a team-high eight dimes. Simmons has yet to reach double-digit scoring this season, but he's managed to log at least five rebounds in all seven of his outings.
NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE
What was Ben Simmons doing? 👀
NOVEMBER 9 • YOUTUBE
Coming off bench Friday Simmons won't start Friday's game against the Celtics, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Impact Simmons will come off the bench for the first time this season, as Nic Claxton has taken over as the starting center after being limited to start the campaign while working his way back from a preseason hamstring injury. Simmons has averaged 5.8 points, 6.0 rebounds, 6.2 assists and 1.4 steals-plus-blocks in 24.5 minutes per game across six appearances this season.
NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE
Good to go against Boston Simmons (back) isn't on the injury report for Friday's game versus the Celtics, Evan Barnes of Newsday reports.
Impact Simmons will return to action Friday after sitting out Brooklyn's previous outing. With Nic Claxton returning to the team's starting lineup, Simmons will likely come off the bench and play around his season average of 24.3 minutes. However, the 28-year-old is expected to sit out the second leg of the Nets' back-to-back against Cleveland on Saturday.
NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE
Officially out Monday Simmons (back) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Grizzlies.
Impact As expected, Simmons won't play in the second half of Brooklyn's back-to-back set after posting four points (2-4 FG), six rebounds, six assists and a steal in 24 minutes during Sunday's loss to the Pistons. This marks Simmons' second absence of the season, both coming during back-to-back sets, and he remains on a minutes limit when healthy, playing between 24 and 26 minutes in each of his first six appearances this season.
NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Available Sunday Simmons (back) is available for Sunday's game against the Pistons, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Impact Simmons is cleared to suit up for the first half of Brooklyn's back-to-back set, but he may be sidelined for Monday's game against the Grizzlies. Simmons has started all five of his appearances thus far, and he's coming off a season-high 11 assists during Friday's 120-112 win over the Bulls.
NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE
Iffy for Sunday Simmons is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Pistons due to lower back injury management, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Impact Simmons sat out the first leg of a back-to-back earlier this season, so it wouldn't be surprising for him to miss Sunday's contest. If Simmons is ultimately ruled out against Detroit, Nic Claxton and Noah Clowney would be candidates to receive increased playing time.
NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
Can Thomas scores 32 points in the Nets' 120-112 victory over the Bulls
Cam Thomas scored 10 of his 32 points in the fourth quarter to help the Brooklyn Nets beat the Chicago Bulls 120-112 on Friday nightNOVEMBER 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Part of first unit Simmons will start Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.
Impact Simmons got the first leg of Brooklyn's back-to-back set off Tuesday, but he's active and starting Wednesday. With Nic Claxton (hamstring) sitting out, Simmons should see a minutes load in the mid-20s. He's averaging 5.0 points, 5.7 rebounds and 5.7 assists across 24.0 minutes per game.
OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE
Available to play Simmons (back) is available for Wednesday's game against Memphis, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
Impact After sitting out Tuesday's game against the Nuggets for rest, Simmons has the green light to return and isn't listed on the official injury report. Going forward, Simmons is expected to play in just one game of back-to-back sets for the foreseeable future.
OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play Tuesday Simmons has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Nuggets due to lower back injury management, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
Impact Tuesday is the first half of a back-to-back set, so Simmons is likely just getting a night off for precautionary reasons. Nic Claxton is the obvious candidate to replace Simmons in the starting lineup, but the former has been on a minute restriction to start the season following a hamstring injury during training camp. Ziaire Williams, Jalen Wilson, Keon Johnson and Shake Milton are also candidates for slightly more minutes in Simmons' absence.
OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE
Franz Wagner scores 29 points, Magic beat Nets 116-101 in home opener
Franz Wagner scored 29 points, brother Mo Wagner added 18 and the Orlando Magic won their home opener, beating the Brooklyn Nets 116-101 on Friday nightOCTOBER 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
