Brooklyn Nets forward/center Ben Simmons will start on Tuesday in Philadelphia. Nicolas Claxton (illness) will return after missing Sunday's win over the Memphis Grizzlies. However, with Simmons coming off a season-high 22-point effort in that one, he will remain in the starting lineup against his former team. The 26-year-old is seemingly returning to form, scoring in double figures in each of the last three games, giving him a must-start tag in all formats.

Brooklyn Nets forward Ben Simmons built off of a very strong game with an even better game on Sunday against the Memphis Grizzlies. The 26-year-old point forward posted 22 points, eight rebounds, five assists, and one steal. The most impressive part of his game was that he made 11 of his 13 shots. He may have also turned the ball over five times, but if he keeps posting all-around stats like this, those turnovers can be tolerated in many different formats and team builds.

Brooklyn Nets forward Ben Simmons has been the talk of the league with how much he has underperformed thus far. On Thursday night, he logged 15 points, 13 rebounds, seven assists, and one block while not missing a single one of his six shots. His six turnovers weren't great, but the response to all of the criticism is a big plus. If he can continue this type of play even when Kyrie Irving returns, we'll see his fantasy stock shoot back up. Fantasy managers may want to temper expectations, however, until he shows a little more consistency.

Brooklyn Nets forward Ben Simmons (knee) has been listed as available on Tuesday night as the Nets take on the Sacramento Kings. The 26-year-old point-forward did not play in their last game on Sunday and in the games he played before that, he's only played 16, 24, and 14 minutes respectively. Expectations shouldn't be too high for Simmons as he'll likely continue his role coming off of the bench as well. In deeper leagues, however, he should contribute a bit across many of the categories on both sides of the ball.

Brooklyn Nets forward Ben Simmons (knee) has officially been ruled out of Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. As of an hour before tip-off, Simmons didn't even appear on the injury report. Now, the team is reporting that he will be out with left knee soreness. Over the last couple of games that the Nets have won, Simmons was relegated to a bench role. He has contributed to the spacing issues, so the team has to figure out something different with their rotations. Fantasy managers will have to stay tuned to see if he will have to miss any extra time.

Brooklyn Nets forward Ben Simmons played limited minutes off of the bench when he returned a couple of games ago from knee soreness. Head coach Jacque Vaughn confirmed that the 26-year-old will in fact still be playing in a backup type of role. This is most likely due to the spacing issues when He and Nicolas Claxton are on the floor at the same time. With that being said, he's only relevant in deeper category leagues as he's only averaging 5.6 points, 6.4 rebounds, 6.3 assists, and 1.3 steals per game.

Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Ben Simmons (knee) will return against the Mavs. Simmons, who's missed the last four games due to knee soreness, has averaged only 6.2 points this season. While the 26-year-old has also averaged 7.3 assists, 6.5 boards, and 1.2 steals, he hasn't met expectations. Considering he will play only 20 minutes on Monday night, he isn't the best fantasy option.

Brooklyn Nets point guard Ben Simmons (knee) has been upgraded to questionable for Monday's visit to Dallas. He stayed home for the first two outings of a three-game road trip and has missed four games in total with a sore left knee, but it appears that Simmons is now getting ready to return. He should be set for a very productive stretch right away with Kyrie Irving suspended. Edmond Sumner will likely head back to the bench, although he is also someone who benefits from Irving's absence and could still see some good minutes.

Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Ben Simmons (knee) remains out for Saturday's game versus Charlotte. The 26-year-old will now miss his fourth consecutive contest as he deals with left knee soreness. Fortunately, a recent MRI came back clean, so he could be back for Monday's matchup in Dallas. Nonetheless, with Kyrie Irving (suspension) also out, the Nets may keep Edmond Sumner in the starting lineup. However, bench options like Yuta Watanabe, Seth Curryand Cam Thomas have a good chance to be more productive.

Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Ben Simmons (knee) had an MRI on his ailing left knee. Fortunately, things came back clean, although he did have his knee drained. The 26-year-old has missed the last two games because of the injury and didn't travel with the team for the two-game road trip. However, there is a chance he could be back on Monday versus Dallas. Nonetheless, with Kyrie Irving (suspension) and Seth Curry (ankle) out on Friday night versus the Wizards, Patty Mills is expected to handle the duties at the one spot. Mills can get hot offensively, so his services may be helpful for those looking for a streaming option.

Brooklyn Nets point guard Ben Simmons (knee) will not travel to D.C. or Charlotte with the team, meaning he will miss at least two more games this week. He has already sat out two games as he deals with left knee soreness and swelling. Simmons' health issues have opened the door to the start unit for Joe Harris, although he hasn't done a lot so far as a starter. Yuta Watanabe has seen a boost in playing time off the bench with Simmons missing, and he produced a nice 10-point effort with four rebounds and two blocks Wednesday versus Chicago. Edmond Sumner has also re-entered the rotation, but it's tough for others to contribute on a team that has a two-headed monster dominating the offense.

Brooklyn Nets forward Ben Simmons (knee) has been ruled out for the team's Tuesday night contest against the Chicago Bulls. This is his second straight absence from the same knee soreness. Since this is his first handful of games for over a year, there were bound to be some bumps, bruises, and rest days to keep him from the floor. Joe Harris should see a start and increased minutes in his absence.

Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Indiana Pacers. The 26-year-old is dealing with left knee soreness, so he'll sit this one out. However, Simmons is expected to suit up for Tuesday's game versus the Chicago Bulls. The expectation is that Joe Harris will draw a spot start on Monday. He should be worth looking at as a streaming option. Also, Kyrie Irving will have increased ball handling responsibilities with Simmons sidelined.

Brooklyn Nets forward Ben Simmons (back) will not be on a minutes restriction against the Dallas Mavericks after facing more back issues on Wednesday night. After playing 34 minutes, he appeared to tweak his back in some way. Head coach Steve Nash came out and said there will be no limitations, so it seems he's not experiencing any lingering effects. Fantasy managers can continue to rely on the 26-year-old for production outside of scoring.

Brooklyn Nets forward Ben Simmons scored only four points during Wednesday's loss to Milwaukee. Simmons was averaging 5.7 points and 4.3 shots per game entering this one, so this showing did nothing to help his situation. Fortunately, the 26-year-old has been efficient as a distributor and on the glass, keeping him semi-relevant for fantasy purposes. He'll likely increase his production on the scoring end moving ahead, so fantasy managers should remain patient.

Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Ben Simmons finished with only four points during the loss to the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday. While the 26-year-old had five rebounds and five assists, he would go on to foul out early in the fourth quarter. Simmons hasn't played in a non-preseason game since June 2021, so it may take him some time to find his footing. With that said, he can contribute on the fantasy end in many ways. However, managers would like to see Simmons get more aggressive offensively moving ahead.

Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Ben Simmons fouled out during Friday's preseason finale versus the Minnesota Timberwolves. Overall, he played 13 minutes on the night and finished with two points while adding six rebounds and two boards. Simmons ended the preseason by averaging 21.4 minutes per game, which is reassuring, considering he's coming off back surgery. Only time will tell how his tenure in Brooklyn will play out. However, despite the former LSU Tiger's shoddy shooting percentages, he is expected to remain an all-around fantasy producer moving ahead. Managers will get their first official glimpse of Simmons in a Nets uniform on Wednesday versus the Pelicans.

Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons has been cleared for practice on Tuesday. He is reportedly ready to go, but you can never be confident when it comes to Simmons. It sounds like he has been practicing with Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. Possibly, things are finally going in the right direction for Simmons. He'll be a boom-or-bust fantasy option heading into the season. He's worth snagging towards the later rounds because his potential outweighs the risk.

Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons (back) has progressed to three-on-three activities and is expected to be ready for the start of the season. The former Sixer hasn't been on the floor since the 2021 NBA playoffs and underwent surgery in May to address a herniated disk in his back. Nevertheless, it's unknown how many minutes Simmons will initially receive once he finally makes his Nets debut. However, despite his shooting woes and inability to stay healthy, he is forecasted to remain a top fantasy option.

Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons remains one of the league's greatest enigmas as we look forward to the 2022-23 season. He sat out the entirety of the 2021-22 season, a year that saw him traded from the Philadelphia 76ers to the Nets and concluded with him undergoing microdiscectomy surgery in May. According to his teammate Seth Curry, it's going to be a "challenge" for Simmons to get "his rhythm back" on the court. Curry also added, "I have seen him in the facility a couple of times...doing a lot of shooting, working, working on his body and being in the gym, so, from everything I have seen, hopefully, he will be out there ready to go come training camp." It remains to be seen whether Simmons will return to the court this fall and also what type of roster the Nets will have around him. Make sure to stay tuned for further updates on the 26-year-old.