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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

Kyrie Irving can now play in home games, but will that be enough for the Nets? - The Boston Globe Ben Simmons has yet to play for Brooklyn and the Nets are preparing for a play-in tournament game.

MARCH 26, 2022 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

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

Harden, Embiid have double-doubles, 76ers rout Clippers

James Harden had 29 points and a season-high 15 rebounds, Joel Embiid added 27 points and 10 boards and the Philadelphia 76ers rolled to a 122-97 victory over the Los Angeles Clipp...

MARCH 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bridges, Hornets bounce back with 107-101 win over Jazz

Miles Bridges had 26 points and 11 rebounds, Terry Rozier added 25 points and the Charlotte Hornets bounced back from an ugly loss to beat the Utah Jazz 107-101 in front a sellout...

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

Nets can start planning for Kyrie Irving full time thanks to new NYC mandate. What does that plan look like? “It’s good for us and puts guys in their roles. A lot of guys (have had) to do more than what they’re used to," Kevin Durant said.

MARCH 25, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Nets' Kevin Durant on NYC lifting vaccine mandate: 'Mets and Yankees have a lot of power in our city' MIAMI — Kevin Durant understands the impetus for changing the mandate was baseball, not Kyrie Irving.

MARCH 25, 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

Kevin Durant Reacts to Kyrie Irving Returning Full-Time Kevin Durant is excited to have Kyrie Irving back with the Brooklyn Nets full-time

MARCH 25, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Kevin Durant Reacts to Hilarious Reggie Jackson Meme Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant laughed at a meme of his former teammate Reggie Jackson

MARCH 25, 2022 • KANSASCITY.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

Goran Dragic on Jimmy Butler/Erik Spoelstra argument: That's normal, that's how we operated in Miami Nick Friedell: Goran Dragic on the Butler/Spoelstra argument the other night: “That’s normal. I was here for seven years. This is how we ope...

MARCH 25, 2022 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Probable for Saturday Curry (ankle) is probable for Saturday's game against the Heat, Alex Schiffer of The Athletic reports.

Impact Curry was sidelined for Wednesday's loss to Memphis after tweaking his left ankle during Monday's win over Utah. The sharpshooter has played just one full contest over the Nets' past six games, so he'll likely be on a minutes limit if he is indeed active.

MARCH 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Probable at Miami Dragic (knee) is probable for Saturday's game against the Heat, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.

Impact Dragic should be back following a one-game absence. His role figures to be reduced from here on out, as Kyrie Irving has been cleared to appear in home games.

MARCH 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Baker Mayfield, Patrick Mahomes among stars 'Under Duress'

See which of the biggest names in sports have landed on Chris Broussard's “Under Duress” list this week.

Baker Mayfield, Patrick Mahomes among stars 'Under Duress'

Kyrie Irving Calls Devin Booker The MVP Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving believes Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker is league MVP

MARCH 25, 2022 • KANSASCITY.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

Kyrie Irving cleared to play home games after vaccine mandate is lifted

After missing every home game to date, Kyrie Irving is cleared for play at Barclays Center for the Nets as of Thursday.

Kyrie Irving cleared to play home games after vaccine mandate is lifted

Kyrie Irving's return to full-time does not put Nets as Top 3 contender in the East I UNDISPUTED

Kyrie Irving's return to full-time does not put Nets as Top 3 contender in the East I UNDISPUTED

MARCH 24, 2022 • Fox Sports

NYC lifts vaccine rule that blocked athletes from home games

New York City’s mayor exempted athletes and performers from the city’s vaccine mandate Thursday, while keeping in place the rule for countless other workers who faced losing their...

MARCH 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kevin Durant says Dirk Nowitzki is the best shooting big of all time, but it's actually Kevin Durant Big ups to KD for respecting Dirk, but just because he’s slender and can dribble, doesn’t excuse him from being a big

MARCH 24, 2022 • DEADSPIN.COM

Returns with 15 points Drummond amassed 15 points (7-9 FG, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one steal over 28 minutes during Wednesday's 132-120 loss to the Grizzlies.

Impact Drummond returned to the starting lineup following a one-game absence due to an illness. He was efficient from the field and scored in double figures for a fifth consecutive contest. During the stretch, he's averaged 14.8 points and 9.4 rebounds in 23.6 minutes per game.

MARCH 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Stellar play not enough Durant logged 35 points (12-28 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 10-10 FT), 11 rebounds, eight assists, two blocks and two steals over 40 minutes during Wednesday's 132-120 loss to the Grizzlies.

Impact Durant scored 30-plus points for a third consecutive game and grabbed a team-high 11 rebounds en route to his 14th double-double of the campaign. He also tied Kyrie Irving with a team-high eight assists, falling two short of his third triple-double. However, the MVP candidate's defensive prowess was what stood out most, as he notched multiple steals and blocks in the same game for just the second time this season. Across 10 games in March, Durant has averaged 31.2 points, 7.4 assists and 7.0 rebounds in 37.5 minutes per game.

MARCH 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE