BEN SIMMONS NEWS

Raptors rally for 2nd straight win over struggling Nets

Scottie Barnes had 18 points and 10 rebounds, Gary Trent Jr. scored 24 and the Toronto Raptors rallied to beat Brooklyn 109-108 for their second win over the struggling Nets in two...

MARCH 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

NBA odds: With likely MVP Joel Embiid, 76ers will make NBA Finals

Who do you like to win it all in the NBA this year? Colin Cowherd looks at the Sixers' title chances after trading for James Harden.

MARCH 1, 2022

The Beard is here: Philly hype for James Harden's home debut

James Harden is set to make his home debut with the Philadelphia 76ers

MARCH 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Barnes makes first 11 shots, Raptors romp 133-97 in Brooklyn

Scottie Barnes made his first 11 shots and had 28 points and a season-high 16 rebounds, leading the Toronto Raptors to a 133-97 victory over the Brooklyn Nets in the opener of a ho...

MARCH 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Simmons not practicing, making game in Philadelphia unlikely

Brooklyn coach Steve Nash doesn’t expect Ben Simmons to practice this week, making it unlikely the former 76ers star will be ready to play when the Nets visit Philadelphia on March...

MARCH 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

NBA Rumors: Nets Won't Allow Ben Simmons to Make His Debut vs. Sixers? Ben Simmons hasn’t played an actual game of basketball since last season. When he played against the Atlanta Hawks as a member of the Philad...

FEBRUARY 28, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

NBA Rumors: Nets Won't Allow Ben Simmons to Make His Debut vs. Sixers? Ben Simmons hasn’t played an actual game of basketball since last season. When he played against the Atlanta Hawks as a member of the Philad...

FEBRUARY 28, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Ben Simmons now dealing with a back injury The frustration keeps on growing for the Brooklyn Nets and Ben Simmons. He is yet to make his debut with the team, with everyone in New York...

FEBRUARY 28, 2022 • 12UP.COM

Embiid has 37, Harden a triple-double as 76ers beat Knicks

The Philadelphia Sixers made it two straight wins with their new duo of Joel Embiid and James Harden, beating the New York Knicks 125-109

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

VanVleet and the Raptors visit conference foe Brooklyn

Toronto plays Brooklyn for an Eastern Conference matchup Monday

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Managing sore back, debut TBA Simmons has experienced back soreness during his reconditioning process since joining the Nets last week and is without a definitive timeline for making his Brooklyn debut, Shams C...

Impact While head coach Steve Nash said that Simmons' back issue "[isn't] a long-term thing," it's yet another obstacle that the three-time All-Star will have to overcome before suiting up for the Nets. According to NetsDaily.com, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reported during his television appearance Saturday that the Nets won't have Simmons make his Brooklyn debut against the 76ers on March 10, so fantasy managers shouldn't expect the 25-year-old to play before that date.

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nets' Simmons has back soreness as he slowly gets into game shape MILWAUKEE — Ben Simmons has been dealing with some back tenderness, but nothing out of the ordinary for someone who hasn’t played since June...

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • NEWSDAY.COM

Simmons deals with back soreness as he preps for Nets debut Ben Simmons is dealing with back soreness as the Brooklyn Nets’ new acquisition prepares to make his 2021-22 debut

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Nets' Ben Simmons dealing with back soreness, season debut unclear: Sources Simmons has missed the first five games with his new team since the trade due to what the team has termed “return to competition recondition...

FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

LeBron James, Aaron Rodgers, Ben Simmons among stars under duress

Chris Broussard breaks down which NFL and NBA stars are under the most pressure right now, and some picks might shock you.

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

Harden makes 76ers debut in blowout win over Timberwolves

James Harden had 27 points, 12 assists and eight rebounds in his 76ers debut, Joel Embiid added 34 points and 10 rebounds and Philadelphia routed the Minnesota Timberwolves 133-102...

FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ben Simmons 'complements what Nets have and don't have,' says Celtics coach Ime Udoka NEW YORK — Boston Celtics head coach Ime Udoka believes Ben Simmons will have a significant impact for the Nets on both ends of the floor wh...

FEBRUARY 25, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

NBA Odds: Kyrie Irving's playing status and impact on Nets' futures

Kyrie Irving will be able to play home games soon for the Brooklyn Nets. Read how this potentially impacts the team's title odds.

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Hall of Fame coach says Ben Simmons 'doesn't really want' to improve his game Hall of Fame coach Herb Magee sounds off on former Sixer Ben Simmons.

FEBRUARY 24, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

NBA Power Rankings: Suns, Heat, Bucks lead down the stretch

Yaron Weitzman serves up his NBA Power Rankings after the All-Star break, with the Suns, Heat and Bucks topping the list.

FEBRUARY 24, 2022