BEN SIMMONS NEWS

Pain-free Ben Simmons ready to 'push' to next level NEW YORK — After missing four straight games with swelling in his left knee, the Nets' Ben Simmons said he felt no pain on the court against...

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Should the Los Angeles Lakers trade Anthony Davis?

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NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Meager production off bench Simmons provided two points (1-3 FG), three rebounds, two assists and one steal in 16 minutes during Monday's 96-94 loss to the Mavericks.

Impact Simmons came off the bench and failed to make a statistical impact during his return from a four-game absence due to a knee injury. Across his first seven appearances (six starts) with Brooklyn, the lefty point guard has averaged 5.6 points, 6.0 rebounds, 6.6 assists and 1.1 steals in 29.6 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ben Simmons can't stop fouling and it's crushing his defensive stats: Why foul trouble is biggest culprit for Nets bad defense Ben Simmons can't stay out of foul trouble. How injuries and an unfamiliar role are contributing to the Nets' bad team defense.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Ben Simmons can't stop fouling and it's crushing his defensive stats: Why foul trouble is biggest culprit for Nets bad defense Ben Simmons can't stay out of foul trouble. How injuries and an unfamiliar role are contributing to the Nets' bad team defense.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Doncic extends 30-point streak to 9, Mavs edge Nets 96-94

Luka Doncic scored 36 points, becoming only the second NBA player ever with nine consecutive games of at least 30 to begin the season, and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Brooklyn Ne...

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Coming off bench Monday Simmons will be coming off the bench for Monday's contest against the Mavericks, Nick Friedell of ESPN.com reports.

Impact After missing four straight games due to a knee injury, Simmons will officially be coming off the bench during his return to the court Monday. Simmons is averaging 6.2 points, 6.5 rebounds, 7.3 assists and 1.2 steals over his first six appearances this season.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Could come off bench in return Simmons could come off the bench during Monday's game against the Mavericks, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Impact Simmons will be back in action following a four-game absence and is expected to be limited to approximately 20 minutes regardless of his starting status. Royce O'Neale served as a starter in Simmons' absence and would likely remain with the first group if Simmons takes on a bench role Monday.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ben Simmons set to return to Nets in Dallas on Monday night

Ben Simmons is expected to return to the Brooklyn Nets’ lineup against Dallas after missing four games because of left knee soreness

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nets' Ben Simmons to return Monday on minutes restriction Ben Simmons will return from injury on Monday night against the Mavericks.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Available with minutes restriction Simmons (knee) will play Monday against the Mavericks, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.

Impact Simmons missed the last four games due to left knee soreness, but he'll be able to return to action Monday. However, he expects to be limited to approximately 20 minutes against Dallas. The 26-year-old averaged 6.2 points, 6.5 rebounds and 7.3 assists in 31.8 minutes per game over six appearances prior to his absence.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dallas puts home win streak on the line against Brooklyn

Dallas heads into a matchup with Brooklyn as winners of three consecutive home games

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Upgraded to questionable Simmons (knee) is listed as questionable ahead of Monday's game against the Mavericks, Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact Simmons has endured a tough start to the season and has missed each of Brooklyn's last four games with a sore left knee, but he looks like he'll have a chance to play Monday. Through six games, Simmons is averaging 6.2 points, 7.3 assists, 6.5 rebounds, 1.2 steals and 0.6 blocks in 31.8 minutes per contest. If Simmons is active Monday, he could be in line for more play-making opportunities while Kyrie Irving (suspension) is sitting out.

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

The Brooklyn Nets might be giving up on Ben Simmons already At that point, may as well lose Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving too

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • DEADSPIN.COM

Durant scores 27, leads Nets past Hornets 98-94

Kevin Durant scored 27 points, including two big jumpers in the final minute, as the Brooklyn Nets erased a double-digit, fourth-quarter deficit to beat the short-handed Charlotte...

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Charlotte faces Brooklyn, looks to stop 3-game skid

Charlotte aims to break its three-game skid when the Charlotte Hornets take on Brooklyn

NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Without suspended Irving, Nets rout Wizards 128-86

Kevin Durant had 28 points, 11 assists and nine rebounds, and the Brooklyn Nets won easily in their first game following Kyrie Irving’s suspension, 128-86 over the Washington Wizar...

NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MRI comes back clean The Nets announced Friday that the results of Simmons' (knee) MRI scan were clean, but his knee was drained, and he's still dealing with swelling, Nick Friedell of ESPN.com reports...

Impact Simmons' status for Monday's game against Dallas remains uncertain, but he'll have the weekend to recover to see if the swelling goes down by then. While the results of the MRI are certainly encouraging, it wouldn't be surprising if Simmons misses additional games to ensure he's fully healthy once he returns. As long as Simmons is sidelined, Joe Harris should continue to start in his absence.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

76ers star Harden out a month with right foot tendon strain

James Harden is expected to miss about a month because of a right foot tendon strain

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kristian Winfield: It's time for the Nets to put Ben Simmons in rice It’ s time for the Nets to put Ben Simmons in rice. Like a smartphone with water damage, Simmons is malfunctioning, and this is the franchis...

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • DENVERPOST.COM

Ben Simmons to Miss at Least Two More Games With Knee Soreness The Nets star has dealt with lingering injuries in the early part of the season.

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Ben Simmons to miss at least 2 more games with knee soreness

Ben Simmons will miss at least the next two games with left knee soreness, extending his absence to at least four in a row in his first season playing for the Brooklyn Nets

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out at least two more games Simmons (knee) won't travel with the Nets for their upcoming games against the Wizards and Hornets, Alex Schiffer of The Athletic reports.

Impact Simmons was sidelined for the last two games due to left knee soreness, and he'll be forced to miss at least two more matchups. It's not yet clear whether the Nets expect him to return for Monday's game in Dallas, but it wouldn't be surprising to see Joe Harris remain in the starting lineup in the meantime.

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brooklyn plays Washington for conference matchup

Brooklyn visits Washington for an Eastern Conference matchup Friday

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ben Simmons Trade Rumor: Could Mavs Be West Team Nets Contacted? With turmoil brewing in Brooklyn, Ben Simmons has been linked in trade rumors to a mystery Western Conference team.

NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM