Ben Simmons is exactly who he used to be, and that's OK with Nets
Ben Simmons made his Nets debut on Monday and did what his team wanted him to do: be himself.OCTOBER 4, 2022
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Ben Simmons (finally) makes his Nets debut: 'It's good to be back out there' Simmons hadn't played in 471 days and was at times impressive and at times lackluster. But most important was that he played at all.
OCTOBER 4, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
How did Ben Simmons play in his Brooklyn Nets debut? Ben Simmons took the court as a Net for the first time, showing flashes of his all-around game in a 19-minute cameo.
OCTOBER 4, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Ben Simmons leads new-look Nets offense in preseason loss to 76ers The result was predictable: to start their first of four preseason games, the Nets looked rusty and at times discombobulated, digging a hole...
OCTOBER 4, 2022 • TWINCITIES.COM
Ben Simmons makes Nets debut in preseason vs. 76ers Ben Simmons made his Brooklyn Nets debut Monday night, returning to the court for the first time in 470 days in a 127-108 loss to his former...
OCTOBER 4, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Ben Simmons Talks His First Game as a Net | Postgame Interview
OCTOBER 4, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Is Ben Simmons playing tonight vs. 76ers? Injury update for Nets' 2022 NBA preseason game Here's what we know about Ben Simmons' status going into Brooklyn's preseason matchup with Philadelphia.
OCTOBER 3, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Ben Simmons Will Begin Brooklyn Nets Era vs. Sixers Former Sixers star Ben Simmons can kill two birds with one stone on Monday night.
OCTOBER 3, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Harden knows he's no longer the man in Philadelphia
James Harden is ready for his first full season with the Philadelphia 76ersSEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kyrie Addresses Expectations for Ben Simmons With Nets The Nets guard believes the three-time All-Star has all the right tools to be successful in Brooklyn this season.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Nets coach Steve Nash: Ben Simmons is a 'special, special player without taking jump shots' NEW YORK — Nets coach Steve Nash says All-Star forward Ben Simmons doesn’t need to shoot jump shots to be effective on the court.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Kyrie Irving Addresses Expectations for Ben Simmons With Nets The Nets guard believes the three-time All-Star has all the right tools to be successful in Brooklyn this season.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • SI.COM
No restrictions expected Coach Steve Nash indicated Thursday that Simmons has responded well in practice and doesn't believe he will require a minutes restriction to open the 2022-23 season, Chris Milholen...
Impact Coming off of a back injury that held him out for all of the 2021-22 campaign, Simmons has been fully cleared for the start of camp and appears to be displaying no issues early in camp. Assuming Simmons avoids any setbacks during camp and the preseason, look for him to take on a full workload when the regular season fires up Oct. 19 versus the Pelicans.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Steve Nash doesn't care if Ben Simmons 'ever shoots a jump shot' for the Nets Ben Simmons has yet to take the court for the Nets since arriving via trade last season.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM
No minute restriction expected for Ben Simmons: 'I'm good to go' After missing the entire 2021-22 NBA season and undergoing a procedure on his lower back this summer, Nets star Ben Simmons says there are n...
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM
Steve Nash Takes Same Approach as Doc Rivers With Ben Simmons Brooklyn Nets head coach Steve Nash follows the same trend as Doc Rivers when it comes to Ben Simmons’ jump shot.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Steve Nash Takes Same Approach as Doc Rivers With Ben Simmons Brooklyn Nets head coach Steve Nash follows the same trend as Doc Rivers when it comes to Ben Simmons’ jump shot.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
Maxey turns into star guard 76ers need to chase championship
The Philadelphia 76ers are counting on guard Tyrese Maxey to help lead them in a championship pushSEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
No minutes restriction expected for Nets' Ben Simmons: 'I'm good to go' NEW YORK — After missing the entire 2021-22 NBA season and undergoing a procedure on his lower back this summer, Nets star Ben Simmons says...
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
Nash downplays drama around Kevin Durant's demands of Nets
Brooklyn Nets coach Steve Nash says he never thought that Kevin Durant's demand to be traded or for Nash to be canned was quite rightSEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
For Zion, Kawhi, Murray and more, the wait is finally over
It wasn't a surprise that Kawhi Leonard was in the Los Angeles Clippers’ facility on MondaySEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Durant, Irving try to move on after Nets' turbulent summer
Even the Nets had trouble making sense of their chaotic offseason as it was happeningSEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ben Simmons 'Ready to Go' After Getting Cleared to Play | SLAM Ben Simmons has been cleared to play and told reporters that he's "ready to go" for practice on Tuesday and leading up to Brooklyn's preseas...
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • SLAMONLINE.COM
Cleared for training camp Simmons (back) indicated Monday that he's "ready to go" and has been fully cleared for activity entering training camp, Chris Milholen of NetsDaily.com reports.
Impact After missing the entire 2021-22 season, it sounds like Simmons is now fully healthy after undergoing surgery during the offseason to address a herniated disc in his back. Per Milholen's report, when asked if he is on track to play the first games of the regular season, Simmons responded, "that's the plan." Barring any setbacks, Simmons should be ready to roll when the Nets host the Pelicans on Oct. 19 to open the regular season.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Timberwolves' Austin Rivers Claims Ben Simmons Stretched Truth Minnesota Timberwolves veteran Austin Rivers calls out Ben Simmons.
SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
