Ben Simmons News, Rumors, Updates - Brooklyn Nets

Remains in starting lineup Simmons will start Friday's game against the Magic, Evan Barnes of Newsday reports.

Impact Coach Jordi Fernandez said Nic Claxton (hamstring) will play more Friday after he saw only 15 minutes before being ejected from Wednesday's season-opening loss to Atlanta. However, the big man will still come off the bench, so Simmons remains in the starting lineup along with Dennis Schroder, Cam Thomas, Cameron Johnson and Dorian Finney-Smith.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Jordi Fernández, Cam Thomas & Ben Simmons Post-Game Press Conference | Nets at Hawks

OCTOBER 24 • YOUTUBE

Serviceable production Wednesday Simmons registered six points (3-4 FG), five rebounds, eight assists and one block in 24 minutes during Wednesday's 120-116 loss to the Hawks.

Impact Simmons chipped in across the board, delivering a modest yet encouraging performance. After a number of years battling injuries, Simmons remaining on the floor is the top priority. While his six turnovers were less than ideal, if he can continue to re-adjust to life in the NBA, he should be able to establish himself as a must-roster player, with more value for those not seeking points production.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Part of first unit Simmons will start Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Hawks, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact Simmons will start at the center position Wednesday, filling in for Nic Claxton, who's on a minutes restriction after missing the preseason with a hamstring injury. Simmons appeared in 15 games (12 starts) for Brooklyn in 2023-24, averaging 6.1 points, 7.9 rebounds and 5.7 assists across 23.9 minutes.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Ben Simmons with 4 PTS, 6 AST, 8 REB vs Raptors in Preseason

OCTOBER 19 • YOUTUBE

Available to play Friday Simmons (rest) will be available for Friday's preseason game against the Raptors, Sharif Phillips-Keaton of USA Today reports.

Impact Simmons didn't play in Wednesday's matchup against the 76ers, but he will suit up for the preseason finale. This will be Simmons' third appearance of the preseason, and unless something happens Friday, he should be available for the regular-season opener against the Hawks next Wednesday.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Healthy scratch Wednesday Simmons will be rested for Wednesday's preseason contest against Philadelphia, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.

Impact Simmons next opportunity for preseason action comes Friday versus Toronto. Lewis notes that "the Nets always planned on him playing three of the four preseason tilts," which seemingly puts him on track to play Friday.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Ben Simmons might be back this time for real: Health not only reason Nets guard is poised for comeback season | Sporting News Canada Simmons has had a good preseason, addressing some of the biggest issues that he's had in the past.

OCTOBER 15 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Efficient performance Monday Simmons racked up 11 points (5-7 FG, 1-2 FT), five rebounds and two assists across 13 minutes in Monday's 131-92 preseason win over the Wizards.

Impact The Nets are being extremely cautious with Simmons due to his lengthy injury history, but it seems he'll be ready to start the regular season. Based on what the Nets have been showing in the preseason, Simmons could open the campaign in a starting role alongside Dennis Schroder in the backcourt. He made just 15 appearances for Brooklyn in 2023-24.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Ben Simmons Is Trending for Getting Ankles Broken in Nets-Wizards Game Ben Simmons got dropped.

OCTOBER 15 • KANSASCITY.COM

Ben Simmons Drops 11 PTS on 5-7 FG vs Wizards 🔥 2024 NBA Preseason

OCTOBER 15 • YOUTUBE

Ben Simmons Says It's 'Disrespectful' to Say He's 'Robbing' Teams Due to Injury The veteran has not played more than 60 games in a season since 2018, his third year in the league.

OCTOBER 10 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Ben Simmons Says It's 'Disrespectful' to Say He's 'Robbing' Teams Due to Injury The veteran has not played more than 60 games in a season since 2018, his third year in the league.

OCTOBER 10 • KANSASCITY.COM

Starting in preseason opener Simmons is in the starting five for Tuesday's preseason game versus the Clippers, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact Simmons will start as a small-ball center Tuesday with Nic Claxton (hamstring) out. Simmons is starting off the 2024-25 campaign healthy after making just 15 appearances for Brooklyn last season.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

11-Year NBA Veteran Calls for Ben Simmons, Kevin Durant Reunion on Suns Three-time NBA All-Star Ben Simmons is entering his eighth season in the league, but he has only played in six of those. Missing his entire...

OCTOBER 4 • SI.COM

A fully healthy Ben Simmons is ready to lead the rebuilding Nets

Point guard Ben Simmons said he believes he can be a game-changing force after having surgery in March to repair a lower-back nerve impingement

SEPTEMBER 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ben Simmons Explained Why He's 'Not That Bad at Basketball' Ben Simmons is back and as confident as ever.

SEPTEMBER 30 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Fans Have One Complaint About NBA Insider's Ben Simmons News Calling Ben Simmons a star seemed to rub some fans the wrong way.

SEPTEMBER 21 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Nets Get Massive Ben Simmons Injury Update as Training Camp Nears The pricey three-time All-Star played just 15 games last season due to yet another back injury.

SEPTEMBER 20 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Good to go for training camp Simmons (back) will participate in the Nets' training camp beginning Oct. 1 without any restrictions, Chris Haynes of Turner Sports reports.

Impact Simmons underwent a microscopic partial discectomy to alleviate nerve impingement in his lower back in March but appears to have made a full recovery. The 28-year-old guard made just 15 appearances, including 12 starts, for Brooklyn in 2023-24, averaging 6.1 points, 7.9 rebounds and 5.7 assists in 23.9 minutes. While injuries will always be a concern for Simmons, he could be heavily featured for a rebuilding Nets team in 2024-25.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Nets' Ben Simmons 'Better Now Than His All-Star Seasons,' Trainer Claims A former three-time All-Star with the Philadelphia 76ers, Simmons has rarely been healthy during his Brooklyn tenure.

SEPTEMBER 20 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

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SEPTEMBER 20 • SUNHERALD.COM

Ben Simmons Comeback Season Has Arrived: 'Big Season Loading' Ben Simmons is back. Again.

SEPTEMBER 17 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Ben Simmons Comeback Season Has Arrived: 'Big Season Loading' Ben Simmons is back. Again.

SEPTEMBER 17 • SACBEE.COM

Ben Simmons Comeback Season Has Arrived: 'Big Season Loading' Ben Simmons is back. Again.

SEPTEMBER 17 • KANSASCITY.COM

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