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Mike Sielski: First the Sixers, now the Nets: Ben Simmons' career is wasting away. No one cares. PHILADELPHIA - There is nothing sad anymore about the decline of Ben Simmons’ NBA career. Sadness requires sympathy. It requires a feeling,...

MARCH 10 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

The frustrating saga of the once-promising Ben Simmons continues with Nets - The Boston Globe He’s played in 57 games over one-plus season because of injuries and conditioning issues, and Brooklyn announced he will miss the rest of th...

MARCH 9 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

NBA Roundtable: How will Karl-Anthony Towns' injury shape the title race?

Injuries have hurt a handful of contenders in the NBA and they could have a ripple affect on the rest of the playoff picture.

MARCH 8

Ben Simmons finished for season with back issues after playing 15 games The Brooklyn Nets said Thursday that Ben Simmons will use the rest of this season to consult with specialists and seek treatment options for...

MARCH 7 • PENNLIVE.COM

Ben Simmons Probably Done For After Another Season-Ending Back In Back At It.

MARCH 7 • OUTKICK.COM

Ben Simmons' season ends because of back injury with just 15 games played for Nets NEW YORK - And just like that, Ben Simmons is indefinitely sidelined again. In some ways the writing had been on the wall for a while now. T...

MARCH 7 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Nets' Ben Simmons to miss rest of season with back issues | NBA.com Simmons plans to seek treatment options for the pinched nerve injury in his lower back that has kept him out for much of the season.

MARCH 7 • NBA.COM

Nets G Ben Simmons (back) done for regular season Former No.1 overall pick Ben Simmons is out for the regular season with lingering back trouble, the Brooklyn Nets announced Thursday.The oft...

MARCH 7 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Nets Rule Ben Simmons Out for Remainder of Season with Nerve Issue in Back The veteran has played in just 57 total games over the last three seasons.

MARCH 7 • KANSASCITY.COM

Ben Simmons to miss rest of season due to nerve impingement in back Simmons has played in just 15 games this year as a back injury continues to follow him in Brooklyn.

MARCH 7 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Nets' Ben Simmons to miss rest of season due to continuing back problems

The No. 1 pick in the 2016 draft, Ben Simmons will use the rest of this season to consult with specialists in an effort to address his back...

MARCH 7

Ben Simmons will miss the rest of the Brooklyn Nets' season because of his back problems

Ben Simmons will miss the remainder of the season, the third straight year the former All-Star’s season has ended early because of back problems

MARCH 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ben Simmons done for the season Shams Charania: Nets say Ben Simmons is out for the remainder of the season while he consults with specialists and explores treatment option...

MARCH 7 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Shut down for season The Nets announced Thursday that Simmons will miss the remainder of the season while he consults with specialists and explores treatment options for the nerve impingement in his lo...

Impact Simmons had previously missed 38 straight games earlier this season due to left lower back impingement before he returned to action in late January. After appearing in nine games over about a month-long period, Simmons missed time with left leg soreness before the back injury cropped up again earlier this month. With Simmons having not responded to rest and rehab as well as the Nets had hoped, he'll now be shut down while he looks toward a more permanent fix for the problem. Surgery or a procedure of some sort could certainly be in the cards for Simmons, potentially putting his long-term NBA outlook in question. He's now played just 57 games over the last three regular seasons, and he'll be entering the final season of a five-year, $177.24 million contract in 2024-25. Over his 15 appearances for Brooklyn this season, the 27-year-old averaged 6.1 points, 7.9 rebounds, 5.7 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.6 blocks in 23.9 minutes per game while shooting 58.1 percent from the field, but he didn't put up a three-point attempt and connected on just six of his 15 free-throw tries (40 percent).

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Another absence coming Simmons (back) is out for Thursday's game versus the Pistons.

Impact Simmons' absence streak will extend to six games Thursday due to a left lower back nerve impingement. While there is no timetable for his return, Simmons' next chance to suit up is Saturday's matchup with Charlotte.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Tuesday Simmons (back) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the 76ers, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact Simmons missed three straight games due to leg soreness and is now slated to miss a second consecutive contest due to a left lower back nerve impingement. A similar issue caused Simmons to miss 10 weeks earlier in the season, but the current one is reportedly less severe, and he's considered day-to-day, though he hasn't undergone an MRI yet. Either way, it's another disappointing setback for the oft-injured point guard, who's appeared in just 57 games since the 2020-21 season.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Downgraded to out Simmons (leg/back) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Grizzlies, Meghan Triplett of YES Network reports.

Impact Simmons was initially listed as questionable due to leg soreness, which already cost him three games, but he has been downgraded to out and is now being listed with a left lower back nerve impingement. The same issue sidelined Simmons for multiple weeks earlier in the campaign, so he may be looking at another lengthy absence. Cam Thomas (ankle) remains out, so Dennis Schroder, Lonnie Walker and Dennis Smith are all candidates for increased roles versus Memphis.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as questionable Simmons (leg) is questionable for Monday's game against the Grizzlies.

Impact Simmons has missed three straight games due to leg soreness. With Cam Thomas (ankle) already ruled out, Dennis Schroder will likely draw another start, regardless of Simmons' availability. Simmons has made nine appearances since Jan. 29, averaging 18.7 minutes during those contests.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Simmons has been ruled out for Saturday's matchup against the Hawks due to left leg soreness.

Impact Simmons will miss a third straight game due to leg soreness. An erroneous report said Simmons was now dealing with left knee soreness, but that has since been corrected. The point guard's next chance to suit up will come Monday versus Memphis, while Dennis Schroder will likely remain in the starting lineup Saturday.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Simmons will not play in Saturday's matchup with the Hawks due to left knee soreness, Evan Barnes of Newsday reports.

Impact Simmons was originally diagnosed with left leg soreness, but it is now being phrased as a knee issue. His absence will mark his third straight game missed. As a result, Dennis Schroder will presumably remain in the starting five at point guard. The LSU product's next chance to suit up will come Monday versus the Grizzlies.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy against Atlanta Simmons (leg) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game versus the Hawks, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact Simmons is in danger of missing his third straight contest Saturday due to left leg soreness. If Simmons is ruled out, Dennis Schroder will likely remain in Brooklyn's starting five.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

How Ben Simmons Played Part in Coaching Change for 76ers Rival Reports suggest Ben Simmons had a role in Jacque Vaughn’s firing.

MARCH 1 • KANSASCITY.COM

Ben Simmon's Status Revealed for Tonight's Game vs Atlanta The Hawks are hoping to go on the road and defeat the Nets tonight

FEBRUARY 29 • SUNHERALD.COM

Ruled out for Thursday Simmons (leg) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against Atlanta, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.

Impact Simmons continues to manage a sore left leg and will be unavailable for a second consecutive matchup. Cam Thomas (ankle) will also be sidelined, so Dennis Smith and Dennis Schroder are candidates to see increased roles for the Nets on Thursday.

FEBRUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Added to injury report Simmons is now listed as questionable for Thursday's game versus the Hawks due to left leg soreness.

Impact Simmons continues to deal with nagging left leg soreness that has him in danger of missing his second straight contest. Day'Ron Sharpe and Dennis Smith are candidates to receive increased playing time if Simmons remains out.

FEBRUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE