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Nets' Ben Simmons breaks silence on injury: 'Not every game is promised. Injuries happen.' NEW YORK — Speaking to reporters on Friday for the first time since the nerve impingement in his lower back was diagnosed, Ben Simmons said...

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • SUNHERALD.COM

Nets' Ben Simmons says there is no timetable for his return from injury

Brooklyn Nets forward Ben Simmons said team doctors haven’t given him a timetable to return from a nerve impingement in his left lower back.

DECEMBER 23, 2023

76ers Rival Nets Reveal Ben Simmons' Updated Injury Timeline Ben Simmons will miss more time.

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Ben Simmons of the Nets out until at least January because of latest back injury

Ben Simmons won’t return to the Brooklyn Nets until at least January because of a pinched nerve in his lower back

DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Set to miss at least two more weeks The Nets announced Wednesday that Simmons (back) is progressing in his recovery and will be re-evaluated in two weeks, Ian Begley of SportsNet New York reports.

Impact While it's encouraging that the Nets said that Simmons' strength in his back is improving and that he's increasing his individual on-court work, he should miss at least another two weeks of game action. The 27-year-old has been sidelined since early November due to left lower back nerve impingement and still has some steps to take in his recovery process before he's in the mix to appear in games.

DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Simmons (back) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Knicks, C.J. Holmes of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Simmons hasn't played since Nov. 6 due to a pinched nerve in his lower back and underwent an epidural injection in early December. He's expected to be re-evaluated soon, but until he returns to practice, Simmons can be considered doubtful, at best, for future games.

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets' Ben Simmons likely out at least 2 more weeks after epidural injection in back

Ben Simmons is expected to miss at least two more weeks as the Brooklyn Nets guard works his way back from his latest back injury

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nets' Simmons (back) sidelined at least 2 more weeks Simmons, who has a history of back issues, has been sidelined since Nov. 6.

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Out at least two more weeks The Nets announced Saturday that Simmons had an epidural injection to aid his lower back and will be re-evaluated in two weeks, Marc J. Spears of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Simmons hasn't played since Nov. 6 due to a pinched nerve in his lower back and is set to miss at least another two weeks. While Simmons will gradually increase his basketball activity, Day'Ron Sharpe and Dennis Smith should continue to see increased minutes in his absence.

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Simmons (back) has been ruled out for Saturday's matchup against the Magic, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.

Impact Simmons has missed 11 straight games due to a pinched nerve in his back. He returned to individual work last week and is due for another evaluation soon, but it's unclear when he'll be able to suit up again. His next chance will come Wednesday in Atlanta.

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets' Cam Thomas cleared for increased on-court activity; Ben Simmons to miss at least another week NEW YORK — Cam Thomas was cleared for increased on-court activity two weeks after spraining his left ankle, while Ben Simmons will miss at l...

NOVEMBER 22, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Ben Simmons out at least another week, Cam Thomas nears a return for Nets The Nets say Ben Simmons has begun light individual court work as he continues to recover from a pinched nerve in his lower back.

NOVEMBER 22, 2023 • NBA.COM

Nets PG Ben Simmons out at least another week, SG Cam Thomas improving

Ben Simmons is still dealing with a pinched nerve in his lower back while Cam Thomas (ankle) could rejoin team workouts next week.

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Ben Simmons out at least another week, Cam Thomas moves toward a return for the Brooklyn Nets

Ben Simmons will miss at least another week with a pinched nerve in his lower back while Cam Thomas is improving from an ankle injury that has forced the Brooklyn Nets’ leading sco...

NOVEMBER 22, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out at least another week The Nets announced Wednesday that Simmons (back) has begun light individual work and will be re-evaluated in 7-10 days, Adam Zagoria of ZagsBlog.com reports.

Impact Simmons has missed Brooklyn's last six games while dealing with a left lower back nerve impingement but is continuing to improve with treatment. Day'Ron Sharpe should continue to receive extended minutes in his absence. Simmons' timetable will likely have him target early December as a target for returning.

NOVEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with nerve irritation Simmons' agent, Bernie Lee, said Tuesday that his client underwent an MRI recently that revealed nerve irritation on the lower left side of his body, Brian Lewis of the New York Po...

Impact Simmons last played Nov. 6 before being shut down with what the Nets first classified as left hip soreness before labeling his injury as a left hip contusion. The 27-year-old had previously required surgery to address multiple herniated discs on the right side of his back and then suffered a nerve impingement, but the Nets don't believe the injury to the left side of his lower back/hip is nearly as significant. Even so, head coach Jacque Vaughn told Brian Lewis of the New York Post on Tuesday that Simmons isn't yet able to practice or take part in on-court activity, though Simmons is reportedly continuing to work out off the court. Though Simmons' timeline remains up in the air, his lack of involvement in practice since suffering the injury suggests that his absence will more than likely stretch into December.

NOVEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't travel to Atlanta Simmons (hip) won't travel with the team to Atlanta and has been ruled out for Wednesday's matchup against the Hawks, Laura Albanese of Newsday reports.

Impact Simmons will miss a seventh straight matchup due to ongoing hip and nerve injuries, and it's unclear when he'll return to game action, as Albanese relays that Simmons hasn't shown much progress over the last few days. Dennis Smith (back) and Cam Thomas (ankle) also remain out, so Lonnie Walker is primed for extended minutes versus the Hawks.

NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

76ers vs. Nets: Philly Won't Face Former First Pick Ben Simmons Ben Simmons is out against the 76ers on Sunday.

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

76ers vs. Nets: Philly Won't Face Former First Pick Ben Simmons Ben Simmons is out against the 76ers on Sunday.

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

How the Nets are adjusting without Ben Simmons: 'It's two different teams' NEW YORK — The Nets know they can’t replace Ben Simmons, their uniquely talented point guard whose latest back injury will be re-evaluated n...

NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Nets' Ben Simmons dealing with nerve impingement in lower back, MRI reveals NEW YORK — Ben Simmons is dealing with a nerve impingement in his lower back, the Nets said Tuesday, marking the latest back ailment to affl...

NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Nets' Ben Simmons to miss time with pinched nerve in his lower back The Nets say Simmons will be re-evaluated in 1 week after an MRI revealed a nerve impingement in the lower left side of his back.

NOVEMBER 14, 2023 • NBA.COM

Nets' Ben Simmons to miss time with with nerve irritation

Ben Simmons won't be with the Nets for an unspecified amount of time as he's dealing with a nerve issue.

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Nets' Ben Simmons to miss at least a week because of a pinched nerve in his lower back

Ben Simmons will miss at least another week because of a pinched nerve, the Brooklyn Nets guard’s latest back trouble

NOVEMBER 14, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS