BEN SIMMONS NEWS

Ben Simmons struggling to regain All-Star form early in Nets tenure

What's wrong with Ben Simmons? Skip and Shannon take a look at what's plaguing the former All-Star so far this season.

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Fouls out in 23 minutes Simmons chipped in seven points (2-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-5 FT), three rebounds, eight assists and one steal over 28 minutes before fouling out of Monday's 134-124 loss to the Grizzlies.

Impact Simmons has now fouled out of two of the Nets' first three games, making it difficult to get a read on his fantasy value in the early going. As expected, Simmons has been pretty limited as a scorer, totaling just 17 points thus far while hitting 3-of-7 free throw attempts. He's been productive as a passer (21 assists in three games), though he's only totaled two blocks and one steal on the defensive end. Considering he missed all of last season, Simmons may require a longer runway to work back up to full speed, but fantasy managers haven't been thrilled with his production through the first week of the season.

OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

How Ja Morant recalled rookie season moment to bait Ben Simmons in Grizzlies' win over Nets Ja Morant used his IQ to recall a play from February 2020 that drew Ben Simmons' sixth foul during the Grizzlies' win over the Nets Monday

OCTOBER 25, 2022 • COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM

Ben Simmons fouls out, Kevin Durant makes history: 5 thoughts from Nets-Grizzlies Ja Morant and Desmond Bane topped Durant and Kyrie Irving in a game that featured way more offense than defense.

OCTOBER 25, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Inches up ladder in win Simmons chipped in six points (3-5 FG), 10 rebounds, eight assists and two blocks in 32 minutes during Friday's 109-105 win over the Raptors.

Impact Simmons led Brooklyn in assists while logging a full starter's workload. Nonetheless, Simmons' offensive capabilities will continue being heavily scrutinized, and it's worth noting that he averaged 11.6 shots per game across his four seasons in Philadelphia. He's attempted eight shots through two games thus far.

OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ben Simmons' bounce back, Joe Harris' return and 'Young Clax': 4 thoughts on the Nets' win Brooklyn recorded its first win of the season with a 109-105 victory over Toronto on Friday night.

OCTOBER 22, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Zion Williamson amazes, Lakers stumble: What we saw in NBA's opening week

The NBA season is only a few days old, and already there's been a massive debut from Zion Williamson, a let-down from the Lakers and some ne...

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Ranking every major debut with new teams: John Wall, Donovan Mitchell, Ben Simmons & more headline wild NBA opening week The offseason musical chairs meant plenty of new faces in new places. We ranked the 10 biggest opening week debuts from first to worst.

OCTOBER 21, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

All Together at Last, the Nets Lose Anyway A rusty Ben Simmons isn’t the difference-maker in his first appearance for Brooklyn.

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • NYTIMES.COM

Ben Simmons' Nets debut falls flat as star guard fouls out in loss to Pelicans Ben Simmons's first regular season game in a Nets uniform didn't move the needle as they fell to the New Orleans Pelicans 130-108.

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Ben Simmons' Nets debut falls flat as star guard fouls out in loss to Pelicans Ben Simmons's first regular season game in a Nets uniform didn't move the needle as they fell to the New Orleans Pelicans 130-108.

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

5 Nets thoughts: Ben Simmons' tough debut, Kevin Durant stars, the big men get worked Simmons fouled out, KD led the team in scoring, but the Nets needed more in the paint in their season-opening loss to the Pelicans.

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Pelicans vs. Nets live score, updates, highlights from Zion Williamson, Ben Simmons return game The Sporting News is tracking live scoring updates and highlights from Pelicans vs. Nets on Wednesday. Follow along with all of the action r...

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Opener workload TBD Coach Steve Nash indicated Wednesday that he will determine Simmons' workload for the evening's season opener against the Pelicans during the game, Chris Milholen of NetsDaily.com...

Impact While several factors may go into just how much Simmons will play in the contest, it is worth mentioning that Simmons suggested earlier in the day that he would be ready for a full workload if called upon. Simmons should at least see healthy minutes in the contest and is expected to start for the whole season.

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tatum, Brown each score 35, Celtics beat 76ers 126-117

Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown each scored 35 points and the Boston Celtics beat the Philadelphia 76ers 126-117 in the opening game of the NBA regular season

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lakers still talk of NBA, no matter what happens elsewhere

The Lakers get most of the headlines when they're good. They might get even more of them when they're not, writes Martin Rogers.

OCTOBER 18, 2022

NBA: Draymond Green's future and Ben Simmons' return among five stories to watch during the 2022-23 season Five of the biggest stories to watch out for ahead of the 2022-23 NBA season; including Draymond Greens future with the Golden State Warrior...

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • SKY.COM

NBA MVP odds: Lines, best bets to win the award

Kevin Durant for NBA MVP? FOX Sports NBA Writer Ric Bucher gives his three best bets to win the MVP award this season.

OCTOBER 17, 2022

NBA '22-23: Warriors out to defend, amid tons of contenders

The Golden State Warriors and Boston Celtics were the final two teams standing last season

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

NBA Eastern Conference guide: Nets, Bucks, Celtics, 76ers remain contenders

We've broken down all the East teams, from those playing for a championship to those playing for a chance to draft mega-prospect Victor Wemb...

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Kristian Winfield: Like fine wine, Ben Simmons will get better with time NEW YORK — When Ben Simmons is pushing the ball in transition, one of three things can happen.

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Steve Nash ribbed Ben Simmons over foul troubles How Brooklyn Nets coach Steve Nash reacted to Ben Simmons’ preseason foul trouble.

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • USATODAY.COM