BEN SIMMONS NEWS

Nets struggling to integrate Ben Simmons: 'The challenges are ahead of us' Ben Simmons minutes are a depreciating asset. He played 27 minutes against the Phoenix Suns on Feb. 7, 20 minutes against the Bulls on Feb....

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • MERCURYNEWS.COM

Doc Rivers Shares Thoughts on Ben Simmons' Struggles With Nets Sixers head coach Doc Rivers discussed Ben Simmons after Saturday night’s win over the Brooklyn Nets.

FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Limited in bench role Saturday Simmons notched four points (2-3 FG), three rebounds, three assists and one block in 16 minutes during Saturday's 101-98 loss to the 76ers.

Impact Simmons played just 16 minutes off the bench Saturday, and from the outside looking in, it appears as though his time as a viable 12-team commodity could be done. The Nets have changed direction in a big way over the past week, a shift that now sees Simmons playing as a backup behind the likes of Spencer Dinwiddie and Mikal Bridges. Outside of some upside in assists, managers should probably view Simmons as nothing more than a stream candidate, at least until he proves otherwise.

FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Embiid leads 76ers over Nets in Harden's return to Brooklyn

Joel Embiid had 37 points and 13 rebounds, James Harden scored 29 points in his first game in Brooklyn since being traded a year ago to begin a Big Three breakup and the Philadelph...

FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Coming off bench Thursday Simmons will not start in Thursday's game against the Bulls, Alec Sturm of NetsDaily.com reports.

Impact Simmons returned from a five-game absence due to left knee soreness Tuesday and logged 26 minutes as a starter. However, coach Jacque Vaughn has instead opted to start Spencer Dinwiddie, Cam Thomas, Royce O'Neale, Dorian Finney-Smith and Day'Ron Sharpe on Thursday. It's unclear if Simmons will face harsher restrictions against Chicago, but it is certainly a situation fantasy managers should monitor moving forward.

FEBRUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ben Simmons is the face of the Nets, which might not be good for anyone involved So much for the Brooklyn Nets being a great landing spot for Ben Simmons.

FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • THESTAR.COM

Kevin Durant trade sparks Ben Simmons jokes, 'Fresh Prince' memes as NBA Twitter reacts to Nets teardown As of Thursday, all that remains in Brooklyn is Simmons and a bunch of Dick's Sporting Goods clearance rack Nets uniforms.

FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Available Tuesday Simmons (knee) is available for Tuesday's game against the Suns, Alec Sturm of NetsDaily.com reports.

Impact After five missed games due to left knee soreness, Simmons will return to a new-look Nets team without Kyrie Irving, who was shipped off to Dallas. Spencer Dinwiddie and Dorian Finney-Smith will not debut Tuesday, so it will still be a bit of a skeleton crew for Simmons' return. In January, he averaged 5.7 points, 7.7 assists, 6.3 rebounds and 1.7 steals in 27.8 minutes.

FEBRUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

76ers Rival Rumors: Nets Discussed Ben Simmons Deal With Raptors? Ben Simmons was rumored to be in a possible trade offer to the Raptors.

FEBRUARY 7, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Raptors covet Nic Claxton, Ben Simmons and first rounders for Pascal Siakam Toronto covets Nets starting center Nic Claxton and has expressed interest in acquiring him in trade discussions with Brooklyn, league sourc...

FEBRUARY 7, 2023 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Says he'll play Tuesday Simmons (knee) confirmed that he will suit up for Tuesday's contest against the Suns, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.

Impact Simmons is set to make his return to Brooklyn's lineup after missing the team's past four contests due to a knee injury. With Kevin Durant (knee) still sidelined and the team potentially shorthanded due to the Kyrie Irving trade, Simmons may be in line to see increased usage during Tuesday's contest. While Simmons told reporters that he'll be playing, fantasy managers planning on activating him Tuesday will want to make sure the team confirms that the 26-year-old will suit up. Simmons is averaging 7.4 points, 6.5 rebounds, 6.4 assists and 1.4 steals across 27.3 minutes over his first 37 appearances this season.

FEBRUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Schiffer: Final: Nets fall to the Clippers 124-116. Cam... - The Athletic Final: Nets fall to the Clippers 124-116. Cam Thomas finishes with 47 as the team played its ass off. Ben Simmons should be back tomorrow. D...

FEBRUARY 7, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Won't play Monday Simmons (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Clippers, Alex Schiffer of The Athletic reports.

Impact While Simmons will be unavailable for the first half of a back-to-back set Monday due to his sore left knee, coach Jacque Vaughn said that he expects the 26-year-old to be back in action for Tuesday's game against Phoenix. T.J. Warren and Yuta Watanabe should see increased playing time against the Clippers.

FEBRUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Monday's contest Simmons (knee) is questionable for Monday's matchup against the Clippers, Meghan Triplett of GrindCityMedia.com reports.

Impact Simmons has missed four straight games due to lingering knee pain. Head coach Jacque Vaughn said the 6-foot-11 point guard would be partaking in on-court work Saturday and Sunday, so it appears he's making good progress and could return to action soon.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Already short-handed Nets lose Curry, Morris to injuries

The short-handed Brooklyn Nets lost guard Seth Curry and forward/center Markieff Morris to injuries during their game against the Washington Wizards

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out Saturday, tabbed day-to-day Simmons is considered day-to-day with soreness in his left knee, Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact Simmons has missed three straight contests and is set to miss a fourth Saturday due to lingering knee pain. Coach Jacque Vaughn shared that Simmons will be partaking in on-court work Saturday and Sunday before a decision is made for his availability Monday against the Clippers. Seth Curry, Cam Thomas and Day'Ron Sharpe should remain the primary beneficiaries of Simmons' absence.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets' Kyrie Irving, Ben Simmons out vs. Wizards Brooklyn Nets guards Kyrie Irving and Ben Simmons have been ruled out for Saturday’s home game against the Washington Wizards.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Remains out Saturday Simmons (knee) is out for Saturday's matchup against the Wizards, Nick Friedell of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Simmons will miss a fourth straight game with left knee soreness, with his next chance to play arriving Monday against the Clippers. The bigger news is Kyrie Irving being listed out with right calf soreness one day after requesting a trade from the Nets. Seth Curry, Patty Mills, Cam Thomas and Edmond Sumner are candidates to see more run.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Washington takes road win streak into matchup with Brooklyn

Washington heads into a matchup against Brooklyn as winners of five games in a row on the road

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nets Notebook: Ben Simmons to miss fourth straight game with knee soreness and swelling Nets’ star Ben Simmons will likely miss his fourth straight game due to left knee soreness.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM

Officially questionable Saturday Simmons (knee) is officially labeled as questionable for Saturday's game versus the Wizards, Christian Arnold of Associated Press reports.

Impact Head coach Jacque Vaughn indicated earlier in the day Friday that Simmons isn't expected to play in the contest, so it's fair to consider Simmons more doubtful to take the floor than his official questionable designation. Assuming he sits as expected, Simmons' next opportunity to suit up arrives Monday versus the Clippers. With T.J. Warren (lower leg) in line to sit again as well, Seth Curry presumably will make another start.

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to play Saturday Coach Jacque Vaughn said Friday that he doesn't expect Simmons (knee) to return Saturday against Washington, Alex Schiffer of The Athletic reports.

Impact Simmons has been back at practice recently, and Vaughn recently expressed hope that the 26-year-old would be able to suit up against the Wizards. However, Simmons will likely be forced to miss a fourth consecutive matchup, but it's possible he'll return to game action at some point next week.

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hopeful for Saturday Simmons (knee) remains out for Wednesday's game against the Celtics, but head coach Jacque Vaughn said before the matchup against Boston that he hopes to have the versatile point g...

Impact Simmons will miss his third straight game Wednesday with some soreness in his left knee, but it sounds like there's a chance he could be back in action Saturday. While he's out, Seth Curry should continue to start, and there will be more minutes available for Day'Ron Sharpe in the second unit.

FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Wednesday Simmons (knee) is out for Wednesday's game versus the Celtics, Alex Schiffer of The Athletic reports.

Impact Simmons will miss his third straight game Wednesday due to left knee soreness. His ongoing absence should continue to afford Day'Ron Sharpe more minutes as the primary backup to starting center Nic Claxton, while Seth Curry is likely to maintain a starting role in Simmons' stead. Simmons' next opportunity to suit up is Saturday's matchup with Washington.

JANUARY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE