BEN SIMMONS NEWS

Nets' Ben Simmons received epidural for herniated disc, no timetable set for return Simmons, who was acquired by Brooklyn in a trade with Philadelphia on March 10, has dealt with back issues dating back to February 2020 when...

MARCH 21, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Recovering from herniated disc Simmons, who received an epidural injection last week to relieve soreness in his back, is dealing with a herniated disc and is uncertain to play this season, Shams Charania of The...

Impact As Charania notes, Simmons' back issues have dated back to February 2020, when he was sidelined for a period of time due to a nerve impingement. The Nets will wait and see how Simmons responds to the epidural before deciding his next course of action, but he's looking increasingly unlikely to make his team debut during the regular season, which concludes April 10. Head coach Steve Nash has remained steadfast in his belief that Simmons will play in 2021-22, but if that happens, Brooklyn may need to make a playoff run. Even if the epidural successfully alleviates Simmons' back soreness and he's cleared to resume basketball-related activities in the next few days, he'll still likely require at least a week or two of practice time to advance to full-contact, 5-on-5 work in addition to getting himself in game shape.

MARCH 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Heat a potential suitor for Bradley Beal, herniated disc holding Ben Simmons back and more NBA news: Inside Pass The latest news and notes from around the NBA from insider Shams Charania.

MARCH 21, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Mitchell and the Jazz visit the Nets

Donovan Mitchell leads Utah into a matchup against Brooklyn averaging 25.9 points per game

MARCH 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Joel Embiid Opens Up About Ben Simmons Drama Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid opened up about the Ben Simmons situation

MARCH 20, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Durant, Curry lead Nets back to beat Trail Blazers 128-123

Kevin Durant scored 38 points, Seth Curry returned to the lineup with seven 3-pointers in his best game as a Net, and Brooklyn rallied to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 128-123

MARCH 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Steve Nash says Ben Simmons' MRI revealed back injury 'weeks ago,' offers no clarity on return timeline NEW YORK — After receiving an epidural to help alleviate pain and tightness in his lower back, Nets forward Ben Simmons is further from retu...

MARCH 19, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Nash says Simmons had MRI on his back 'weeks ago' Ben Simmons had a previously undisclosed MRI on his ailing back "weeks ago," which revealed a strain or something akin to it, Steve Nash sai...

MARCH 19, 2022 • NEWSDAY.COM

Steve Nash says Ben Simmons has back strain Kristian Winfield: Steve Nash responds “yeah” when asked if Ben Simmons has “a strain or something like that” in his back. Simmons underwent...

MARCH 19, 2022 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Ben Simmons' back situation, Bruce Brown's free agency and more: Nets mailbag Can the Nets expect Simmons at any time this season? How will the Nets approach this offseason? Alex Schiffer dives into the mailbag.

MARCH 18, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Embiid Remains Clueless About Ben Simmons' Desire to Leave Sixers Back in October, Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid wasn’t granted the opportunity to speak with his teammate Ben Simmons one-on-one to f...

MARCH 17, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

NBA Rumors: Sixers Rival Won't Have Ben Simmons Available Anytime Soon When the Philadelphia 76ers finally granted Ben Simmons’ wish and traded him away before the deadline, the three-time All-Star began gearing...

MARCH 17, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Portland visits Brooklyn, aims to break road losing streak

Portland aims to break its six-game road slide with a win against Brooklyn

MARCH 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nets say Simmons had epidural to help improve back recovery Ben Simmons had an epidural this week that the Brooklyn Nets hope will help improve his back pain so he can play sometime this season

MARCH 16, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Nets say Simmons had epidural to help improve back recovery

Ben Simmons had an epidural this week that the Brooklyn Nets hope will help improve his back pain so he can play sometime this season

MARCH 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nets' Ben Simmons Sidelined Indefinitely Simmons is dealing with a lingering back injury that has kept him out of action this season.

MARCH 16, 2022 • NESN.COM

Gets epidural for back issue Simmons (back) got an epidural while the Nets were in Orlando with the hopes that it will improve his back pain and allow him to do more moving forward, Nick Friedell of ESPN.com r...

Impact It's tough to gauge if this is good or bad news for fantasy managers. It's not great that Simmons is in so much pain that an epidural became an option, but the upside is that he starts feeling better and can play before the end of the season. There still remains no timetable for his return to the practice floor, and he'll likely be re-evaluated in a few days.

MARCH 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dallas visits Brooklyn following Irving's 60-point game

Brooklyn takes on the Dallas Mavericks after Kyrie Irving scored 60 points in the Brooklyn Nets' 150-108 win against the Orlando Magic

MARCH 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Still no timeline for debut Head coach Steve Nash said Tuesday that Simmons (back) that he has "extremely high hopes" the three-time All-Star will make his Nets debut before the end of the regular season, Nic...

Impact Following Tuesday's game in Orlando, the Nets have just 13 games remaining in the regular season, and Simmons sounds like he'll miss at least a handful of them while he continues what's been a prolonged reconditioning process that was further slowed down by a bout with back soreness. Since Simmons has yet to advance to any on-court activity beyond individual work, fantasy managers continuing to hold him shouldn't count on him debuting for at least another week, and there's a strong possibility that his absence stretches into April if he's not able to resume practicing within the next few days. For those in the midst of fantasy playoff matchups, Simmons is becoming increasingly difficult to justify holding in redraft leagues.

MARCH 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nash has 'extremely high hopes' Simmons will play this season ORLANDO, Fla. – The regular season ends for the Nets on April 10. There are 13 games left after Tuesday night’s visit to face the Magic. The...

MARCH 15, 2022 • NEWSDAY.COM

Orlando hosts Brooklyn after Durant's 53-point game

Brooklyn visits the Orlando Magic after Kevin Durant scored 53 points in the Nets' 110-107 win against the New York Knicks

MARCH 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Durant scores 53, Nets edge Knicks 110-107 as Irving watches

Kevin Durant scored a season-high 53 points, making the tiebreaking 3-pointer in a sensational show for a crowd that included Kyrie Irving, and the Brooklyn Nets beat the New York...

MARCH 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Joel Embiid Couldn't Wait for Ben Simmons Drama to Go Away The Philadelphia 76ers remained focused on the 2021-2022 NBA season during the Ben Simmons saga. As the three-time All-Star was holding out...

MARCH 12, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Brooklyn plays New York on home losing streak

Brooklyn will attempt to stop its four-game home skid when the Nets host New York

MARCH 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Robert Covington Blasts Philly Fans, Defends Ben Simmons Robert Covington defended Ben Simmons from Philadelphia 76ers fans

MARCH 12, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM