BEN SIMMONS NEWS

Likely out for play-in tournament The Nets have ruled Simmons (back) out for the remainder of the regular season and don't expect to have him available for the Eastern Conference's play-in tournament, Adrian Wojna...

Impact Speaking about the matter Sunday on "SportsCenter," Wojnarowski said that Simmons continues to be limited to only light shooting work as he rehabs the sore back that required an epidural shot in mid-March. At this point, it's not realistic to expect Simmons to return for the play-in tournament, which begins in just over a week. If he's going to play for the Nets this season, the team will have to qualify for the eight-team playoff field. Should Brooklyn advance out of the play-in tournament, Simmons could make his 2021-22 debut at some point in the first round or thereafter.

APRIL 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ben Simmons progresses to 'light shooting' work, says Nets coach Steve Nash NEW YORK — Ben Simmons is back on the basketball court.

APRIL 3, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Nets' Dragic has COVID-19 symptoms, won't play against Hawks

Brooklyn Nets guard Goran Dragic has COVID-19 symptoms, according to coach Steve Nash, and is not playing against the Atlanta Hawks

APRIL 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ben Simmons files grievance to get back $20 million Seeking to recoup salary lost while sitting out with 76ers

APRIL 2, 2022 • DEADSPIN.COM

Ben Simmons files grievance seeking $20M from 76ers

Ben Simmons has filed a grievance against the 76ers in an effort to recoup nearly $20 million that was withheld from him.

APRIL 2, 2022

Ben Simmons files grievance with 76ers: Details including salary owed, total fines and timeline Ben Simmons has reportedly filed a grievance to challenge nearly $20 million of salary withheld by the 76ers.

APRIL 2, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Nets guard Ben Simmons files grievance against 76ers in effort to recoup $20 million Nets guard Ben Simmons has filed a grievance against his former team, the 76ers, seeking approximately $20 million the Sixers withheld from...

APRIL 2, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Nets star Ben Simmons files grievance to challenge Sixers over $20 million Brooklyn Nets star Ben Simmons will file a grievance to challenge the Philadelphia 76ers for losing $20 million.

APRIL 2, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Ben Simmons Eyeing Playoff Return After Resuming On-Court Work The Nets are currently in a three-way tie for eighth in the East.

APRIL 1, 2022 • SI.COM

Ben Simmons resumes light training and hopes to return by the playoffs Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons has resumed light training and the hope is he will return in time for the NBA Playoffs, as reported by The A...

APRIL 1, 2022 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Bam Adebayo makes his case in defensive player of year race

A panel of media voters will decide later this month on the NBA’s awards for this season

APRIL 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Resumes light on-court workouts Simmons (back) has resumed light on-court workouts, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Impact The hope remains that Simmons will be available for the Nets' playoff run, but time is running out for him to ramp up during the regular season. Brooklyn's final game before the play-in is Sunday, April 10 against the Pacers. While it's possible Simmons could return sometime during the playoffs without a regular-season ramp-up, that's a risk given the intensity of competition, stakes and on-court chemistry concerns.

APRIL 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rivers Unsure if Sixers Could've Survived Simmons Saga For Rest of the Year Following the Philadelphia 76ers’ disappointing Game 7 loss against the Atlanta Hawks last season, Ben Simmons chalked up his struggles to s...

MARCH 30, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Brooklyn hosts Milwaukee after Antetokounmpo's 40-point outing

Milwaukee visits the Brooklyn Nets after Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 40 points in the Bucks' 118-116 victory against the Philadelphia 76ers

MARCH 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Still no significant progress Simmons (back) is yet to progress to any on-court work, Matt Brooks of Nets Daily reports.

Impact Speaking on Simmons pregame Tuesday, coach Steve Nash essentially revealed that the embattled point-forward has not made any tangible progress since receiving an injection in his back earlier this month. Nash confirmed that Simmons is yet to participate in any practices, and he noted that he has not had a follow-up MRI since his last scan a few weeks ago. With less than two weeks remaining in the regular season, it's highly unlikely that Simmons makes his Nets debut before the playoffs.

MARCH 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mills and the Nets host conference foe Detroit

Brooklyn faces Detroit in a matchup of Eastern Conference teams

MARCH 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Charlotte plays Brooklyn, looks for 4th straight road win

Charlotte comes into a matchup with Brooklyn as winners of three games in a row on the road

MARCH 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Irving indicates he plans on staying with Brooklyn Nets

Kyrie Irving is finally going to play a home game for Brooklyn again on Sunday

MARCH 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Showing improvement Simmons has shown enough improvement in his back that he was able to join the Nets on their road trip this week, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.

Impact Prior to this road trip, Simmons hadn't been able to fly with the team since late January, so this certainly represents a step in the right direction. However, the point guard still hasn't been cleared to practice and remains without a timetable to return. Simmons received an epidural injection March 15 with the hope that the procedure will help him return to the court by the end of the season.

MARCH 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Miami hosts Brooklyn after Irving's 43-point showing

Brooklyn takes on the Miami Heat after Kyrie Irving scored 43 points in the Nets' 132-120 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies

MARCH 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ben Simmons travels with Nets, 'feeling a lot less pain' MIAMI — Ben Simmons took his first flight since his balky back flared up and is “feeling a lot less pain,” a positive sign toward a potentia...

MARCH 26, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Ben Simmons finally travels with Nets, 'feeling a lot less pain' MIAMI— Ben Simmons took his first flight since his balky back flared up and is“ feeling a lot less pain,” a positive sign toward a potential...

MARCH 25, 2022 • DENVERPOST.COM

NBA Rumors: Nets Hopeful Simmons Won't Miss Entire Regular Season When Ben Simmons was still with the Philadelphia 76ers before the 2021-2022 NBA season started, rumors indicated that the three-time All-Sta...

MARCH 25, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Ben Simmons has made progress, 'feeling a lot less pain' Brian Lewis: Steve Nash said Ben Simmons has made progress and “is feeling a lot less pain.” #nets #nbaSource: Twitter @NYPost_Lewis What’s...

MARCH 25, 2022 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Analysis: Full-time Irving doesn't solve all Nets issues

Kyrie Irving can play home games now, so the Brooklyn Nets might be good enough to win the NBA championship

MARCH 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS