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Nets' Ben Simmons sidelined by a knee injury just 1 game after returning from a back injury

Ben Simmons won’t play for the Brooklyn Nets because of a knee injury, one game after returning from a 38-game absence with a back injury

FEBRUARY 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Phoenix Suns vs. Brooklyn Nets FREE LIVE STREAM (1/26/24): Watch Kevin Durant's return to Brooklyn online | Time, TV, channel The Phoenix Suns face the Brooklyn Nets in an NBA game on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024 (1/31/24) at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.

JANUARY 31 • NJ.COM

Nets rule out Ben Simmons (knee) vs. Suns The Brooklyn Nets ruled out guard Ben Simmons for Wednesday night’s game against the Phoenix Sun with a knee contusion.The Athletic reported...

JANUARY 31 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Ben Simmons - Ruled out for Wednesday Simmons (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Phoenix, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Impact Simmons returned from a 38-game absence due to a back injury Monday against the Jazz, but he's developed swelling in his knee stemming from a hit he took during the game. However, tests showed no further issues, so he should be considered day-to-day for now. His next chance to suit up will be Saturday against the 76ers, while Dennis Smith and Cam Thomas could see increased run Wednesday.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Ben Simmons Already Back On Nets' Injury Report One Game After Making Return Simmons was downgraded to questionable ahead of Wednesday’s clash vs.

JANUARY 31 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Day'Ron Sharpe - Remains out Sharpe (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Suns.

Impact Sharpe hasn't played since hyperextending his left knee Jan. 7 and still doesn't have a return timetable. He went through an individual workout Monday but still hasn't been cleared for contact, per Evan Barnes of Newsday. Sharpe can be considered week-to-week at this point.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Ben Simmons - Downgraded to questionable Simmons (knee) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Suns.

Impact Simmons made his return Monday following a 38-game absence due to a back issue, posting 10 points, 11 assists and eight rebounds in 18 minutes during a blowout win over Utah. However, he landed on the injury report Tuesday and was listed as probable due to a knee contusion, which he presumably suffered during Monday's game. He's now been downgraded to out, which isn't a good sign, but Simmons' official availability likely won't be known until closer to the 8:30 p.m. ET tipoff.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

NBA Wednesday on ABC: Kevin Durant makes his return to Brooklyn The Suns vs. Nets matchup tonight marks the last of 5 straight Wednesday games on ABC primetime during January.

JANUARY 31 • NBA.COM

How to watch Phoenix Suns vs. Brooklyn Nets (1/31/24) | FREE LIVE STREAM, time, TV, channel for Kevin Durant vs. Nets The Phoenix Suns face the Brooklyn Nets in an NBA game on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024 (1/31/24) at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.

JANUARY 31 • NJ.COM

Kevin Durant heads back to old stomping grounds as Suns face Nets For 129 regular-season games and 16 more in the postseason, Kevin Durant provided the Brooklyn Nets with some memorable performances on the...

JANUARY 31 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Kevin Durant unsure what to expect in return to Brooklyn after his complicated legacy with the Nets

Kevin Durant's legacy with the Nets is complicated, and he isn’t sure what to expect when he returns to Brooklyn Wednesday with the Phoenix...

JANUARY 30

Kevin Durant unsure what to expect in return to Brooklyn after his complicated legacy with the Nets

Ben Simmons - Listed probable for Wednesday Simmons is probable for Wednesday's game against the Suns due to a left knee contusion, Evan Barnes of Newsday reports.

Impact Simmons fell awkwardly at the end of Monday's win over Utah, but he should be fine moving forward. It's encouraging to see him not listed with the back injury, which caused him to miss 38 straight games before his return versus the Jazz. Simmons looked sharp in limited work during his first game since Nov. 6, falling two rebounds short of a triple-double in just 18 minutes. While he'll likely be available again Wednesday, it's safe to presume Simmons will be limited to around 20 minutes versus Phoenix.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Durant unsure what to expect in his return to Brooklyn Suns All-Star Kevin Durant will make his first trip back to Brooklyn since being traded by the Nets when Phoenix visits on Wednesday.

JANUARY 30 • NBA.COM

Nic Claxton - Posts another double-double Claxton had 11 points (5-11 FG, 1-1 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists, three blocks and one steal in 26 minutes during Monday's 147-114 victory over Utah.

Impact Claxton has now gone 12 games with double-digit points and/or double-digit rebounds, tallying nine double-doubles in that span. The two-way big man deserves serious fantasy consideration in all formats since he's capable of making an impact on both ends of the court on a consistent basis. He's averaging 13.5 points, 11.3 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 1.7 blocks and 1.2 steals per game since the start of January.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Mikal Bridges - Explodes for 33 points Monday Bridges posted 33 points (12-24 FG, 6-14 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds, four assists and one steal over 37 minutes during Monday's 147-114 win over Utah.

Impact Bridges cleared the 30-point mark for the seventh time this season, and his contributions were pivotal in seeing the Nets blow the Jazz away. Bridges has scored at least 15 points in all but one of his 13 January appearances, a span in which he's averaging 24.0 points per game while firmly settling as Brooklyn's primary offensive weapon. He's also putting up a career-best 21.9 points per game over the course of the entire 2023-24 campaign.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Cam Thomas - Explosive scoring outing Monday Thomas recorded 25 points (8-16 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 5-5 FT), seven rebounds, one block and one steal in 31 minutes during Monday's 147-114 victory over the Jazz.

Impact Thomas has ascended to become one of the most prolific scoring-first guards in the league, and his numbers back that up, as he has now scored 20 or more points in five of his last six contests -- including 25 or more in three outings in a row. Thomas is averaging 25.7 points per game while shooting 55.2 percent from the field during that aforementioned six-game stretch.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Durant is unsure what to expect in his return to Brooklyn after his complicated legacy with the Nets

Kevin Durant isn’t sure what to expect when he returns to Brooklyn

JANUARY 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ben Simmons - Impresses in return Simmons (back) scored 10 points (5-5 FG) and added 11 assists, eight rebounds, one steal and one block across 18 minutes Monday in the Nets' 147-114 win over the Jazz.

Impact Expectations were rightfully held in check for Simmons on Monday after he had missed the Nets' previous 38 games while recovering from a nerve impingement in his lower back, but the 27-year-old performed far better in his return than most could have hoped. Despite not clearing 20 minutes on the night, Simmons was a dominant plus-27 during his time on the court and was efficient not only as a shooter but also as a passer, as he committed no turnovers on the night. It's unclear if Simmons will reclaim the 30-plus-minute role as the Nets' starting point guard that he held earlier this season, but his performance Monday certainly gave him a compelling case to unseat the struggling Spencer Dinwiddie for that role. Even if the Nets elect to keep him on the bench, Simmons looks to be worthy of a pickup in 12- and perhaps even 10-team leagues where he might be available on the waiver wire following his prolonged absence.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

SI:AM | Ben Simmons Returns With a Bang This is exactly what the Nets need.

JANUARY 30 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Trade Odds: Mavs, Heat Top Destinations for Nets' Dorian Finney-Smith The Dallas Mavericks are in need of another versatile forward, and old friend Dorian Finney-Smith making his way back to Big D via trade cou...

JANUARY 30 • SUNHERALD.COM

Ben Simmons Had Perfect Message for Nets Teammates After Making Return From Injury Simmons nearly recorded a triple double on Monday in his first game since Nov.

JANUARY 30 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

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JANUARY 30 • YOUTUBE

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JANUARY 30 • YOUTUBE

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JANUARY 30 • YOUTUBE

Ben Simmons stats: Nets guard flirts with triple-double in first NBA game since November | Sporting News It had been nearly 90 days since Ben Simmons played an NBA game, but he impressed in his return for the Brooklyn Nets, flirting with a tripl...

JANUARY 30 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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Nets' Ben Simmons sidelined by a knee injury just 1 game after returning from a back injury

Kevin Durant unsure what to expect in return to Brooklyn after his complicated legacy with the Nets

Durant is unsure what to expect in his return to Brooklyn after his complicated legacy with the Nets