BEN SIMMONS NEWS

Nets G Ben Simmons (back) shut down for season The Brooklyn Nets are shutting down point guard Ben Simmons for the rest of the season with his back injury, coach Jacque Vaughn confirmed T...

MARCH 28, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Ben Simmons Ruled Out For Rest of Nets' Season The 26-year-old former All-Star played in 42 games for the team this year after missing all of 2021–22.

MARCH 28, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Nets rule out Simmons for rest of season Nets guard Ben Simmons is beginning a rehab program on his back and is expected to make a full recovery.

MARCH 28, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

76ers Rival Watch: Nets Coach Doubts Ben Simmons Will Play Again Ben Simmons return to the Nets’ lineup before the end of the season seems doubtful.

MARCH 26, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

76ers Rival Watch: Nets Coach Doubts Ben Simmons Will Play Again Ben Simmons return to the Nets’ lineup before the end of the season seems doubtful.

MARCH 26, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Nets coach Jacque Vaughn: Ben Simmons 'probably' out for rest of season

Ben Simmons will likely miss the rest of the season, Nets coach Jacque Vaughn told reporters Saturday.

MARCH 25, 2023

Nets aren't expecting Ben Simmons to return this season

The Brooklyn Nets are not expecting guard Ben Simmons to play again this season, though no final decision will be made until the three-time All-Star meets with a back specialist, c...

MARCH 25, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Season over Simmons (knee, back) will not play again this season, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports. According to Nets head coach Jacque Vaughn, "[Simmons] is not going to join us for t...

Impact This is unsurprising following the announcement Friday that Simmons is dealing with a nerve impingement in his back. He last played Feb. 15 against the Heat during the Nets' final game before the All-Star break, but he hadn't seen 30 minutes in consecutive games since late November. The 2022-23 campaign was Simmons' worst to date, plagued by injuries and confidence issues resulting in an abysmal 43.9 percent mark from the charity stripe. His final stats stand at 6.9 points, 6.3 rebounds, 6.1 assists and 1.3 steals in 26.3 minutes per game. It's unclear at this point if the organization even views him as a building block for the future, especially after the high-level production of Mikal Bridges following the trades of Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant.

MARCH 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kristian Winfield: Nets' biggest misstep was the Ben Simmons trade NEW YORK — The Nets have officially lost the Ben Simmons trade.

MARCH 25, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Nets G Ben Simmons diagnosed with nerve impingement in back Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons was diagnosed with a nerve impingement in his back on Friday, and the team provided no timetable for his ret...

MARCH 25, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Ben Simmons Diagnosed With Nerve Impingement in Back, Nets Say The former All-Star has not played since Feb. 15.

MARCH 24, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

What's next for Ben Simmons? Nets guard's contract, trade value complicate future in Brooklyn Ben Simmons' first full season with the Nets has come to a disappointing end. How does he fit into Brooklyn's future plans?

MARCH 24, 2023 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Ben Simmons diagnosed with nerve impingement, will remain out Michael Scotto: Ben Simmons has been diagnosed with a nerve impingement in his back after a reevaluation earlier today, Nets say. He will re...

MARCH 24, 2023 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Diagnosed with nerve impingement Simmons (back) was diagnosed with a nerve impingement in his back Friday and remains without a timetable for a return while the team determines a long-term treatment course, Chris...

Impact Simmons last played Feb. 15 -- the Nets' final contest before the All-Star break -- and hasn't seen at least 30 minutes in a game since Jan. 20. It already seemed unlikely Simmons would step back on the floor before this news, and now it looks like a foregone conclusion that his season is over. That said, the Nets have yet to make such an announcement, so the possibility technically remains that he'll be back. Fantasy managers shouldn't hold their breath. If this is the end of his campaign, Simmons will finish with averages of 6.9 points, 6.3 rebounds, 6.1 assists and 1.3 steals in what was, by far, the worst season of his career.

MARCH 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Simmons (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Heat.

Impact Simmons recently returned to on-court activities, but it's unclear when he'll be ready for game action. He hasn't played since Feb. 15.

MARCH 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jacque Vaughn: Ben Simmons limited to individual practice, 'hasn't scripted' with first or second group NEW YORK — Embattled Nets star Ben Simmons has been limited to individual on-court work in practice as he battles a combination of left knee...

MARCH 24, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Remains out Tuesday Simmons (knee/back) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Cavaliers, Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact Simmons hasn't played since Feb. 15. He recently returned to on-court activities, but he remains without a firm timetable for game action. Simmons' next chance to suit up will come Thursday in a rematch against Cleveland.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still sidelined Simmons (knee/back) will not play in Sunday's game against the Nuggets, Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact Simmons will miss his 13th consecutive contest while dealing with injuries to his left knee and back but has been nearing a return after resuming on-court work Thursday. Although he remains without a timetable for return, he will have another opportunity to suit up Tuesday against the Cavaliers.

MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ben Simmons, Klutch Sports reportedly agree to mutual split

Nets forward Ben Simmons is reportedly expected to hire longtime agent Bernie Lee.

MARCH 17, 2023

76ers Rival Report: Will Ben Simmons Play for Nets Again? If the playoffs started today, the 76ers would face the Nets. If the matchup comes to life, will Ben Simmons be a part of it?

MARCH 17, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

As season nears end, Nets still expect Ben Simmons (knee/back) to return from injury As the Nets approach the final 10 games of their regular season, head coach Jacque Vaughn believes embattled star forward Ben Simmons will m...

MARCH 17, 2023 • MERCURYNEWS.COM

Returns to basketball activities Coach Jacque Vaughn said Thursday that Simmons (knee, back) has progressed to on-court work, Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Simmons has missed the last 11 games due to left knee inflammation and back soreness. While he has already been ruled out Thursday, his return to basketball activities is a good sign he will be available before the regular season ends.

MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play against Sacramento Simmons (knee) is out for Thursday's game against the Kings, Alex Schiffer of The Athletic reports.

Impact Simmons hasn't played since Feb. 15 due to left knee inflammation. Coach Jacque Vaughn has played a tight rotation lately, leaving Royce O'Neale, Seth Curry and Joe Harris as the de facto beneficiaries of Simmons' absence.

MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Simmons (knee/back) has been ruled out for Tuesday's matchup against the Thunder.

Impact Simmons is slated to miss an 11th straight game due to knee soreness and inflammation in his back. Following Sunday's win over the Nuggets, Nets head coach Jacque Vaughn said, "[Simmons] is back home in Brooklyn. We'll get a chance to kind of see where he's at when we get back home after this trip." Tuesday's matchup is the final stop of Brooklyn's five-game road trip, so the team should release a more comprehensive update on the point guard within the next few days.

MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jacque Vaughn noncommittal on Ben Simmons returning this season Jacque Vaughn has repeatedly insisted the Nets haven’t discussed shutting injured Ben Simmons down. But asked Sunday if Simmons is coming ba...

MARCH 13, 2023 • HOOPSHYPE.COM