Tue Sep 24 | 08:14 | Ben Simmons Expected To Be Full Participant In Training Camp |
Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Ben Simmons (back) is fully healthy ahead of training camp. "Ben is fully cleared and is a full participant for the start of camp. He is excited to get started," Simmons' agent Bernie Lee told NBA insider Chris Haynes. Simmons had a second back surgery in three years in March, which ended his 2023-24 campaign. He also missed a large chunk at the start of the season, finishing with only 15 appearances. Simmons, a three-time All-Star in 2019-2021, remains an enigmatic player who is naturally gifted in many areas but who can't stay healthy. Hopefully, the story will be different this season. |
Source: Chris Haynes | RotoBaller.com |
Thu Mar 14 | 17:44 | Ben Simmons Undergoes Another Procedure |
Brooklyn Nets utility man Ben Simmons (back) recently underwent a microscopic partial discectomy, the team announced on Thursday. He's already out for the remainder of the 2023-24 campaign, and while there isn't a timetable for his return, those within the organization believe he will be ready by training camp. Simmons' latest procedure isn't as complex as the one he had in May 2022. However, it's still not an ideal situation for the 2016 No. 1 overall pick, considering he's played just 59 games in the last three seasons. He finished the season with averages of 6.1 points, 7.9 rebounds, and 5.7 assists. His 1.8 turnovers per game was the lowest of his career. With this in mind, managers will likely avoid adding Simmons to fantasy rosters heading into next season, although he's worth selecting later than anticipated if he's available. |
Source: Tim Bontemps | RotoBaller.com |
Thu Mar 7 | 10:56 | Ben Simmons Ruled Out For Rest Of Season |
Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Ben Simmons (back) has been ruled out for the rest of the season. He's missed the last five games and won't see the court again in 2023-24 due to a lower back issue. "Ben Simmons will remain out for the remainder of the season while he consults with specialists and explores treatment options for the nerve impingement in his lower back," the team said in a statement. "Simmons, along with his representatives and Nets medical personnel, are currently in discussions with numerous experts to determine the course of action that will provide him with the best opportunity for long-term sustainable health." Simmons finishes the 2023-24 campaign with only 15 appearances. He averaged 6.1 points, 7.9 rebounds, and 5.7 assists across 23.9 minutes. Dennis Schroder and Dennis Smith Jr. are set to share the main ball-handling duties for the rest of the campaign without Simmons. Lonnie Walker IV is well-positioned to enjoy a strong stretch as well, particularly with Cam Thomas (ankle) and ... [ More] |
Source: ESPN | RotoBaller.com |
Wed Mar 6 | 17:40 | No Ben Simmons Against Detroit |
Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Ben Simmons (back) won't play on Thursday against the Pistons. He's dealing with a nerve impingement in his back. However, reports suggest that the issue isn't as severe as the one that kept him off the floor for over two months this season. With this in mind, the former 76er might also sit out upcoming games against Charlotte and Cleveland. But even when Simmons returns, whenever that will be, he could see fewer minutes than usual. He's also averaging 6.1 points this season, the lowest of his career, so he's not worth keeping on fantasy rosters. Dorian Finney-Smith, coming off a 20-point, eight-rebound performance on Tuesday in the win over Philadelphia, is worth starting for those looking to fill a void. |
Source: C.J. Holmes | RotoBaller.com |
Tue Mar 5 | 15:06 | Ben Simmons Out With Lingering Back Issue |
Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Ben Simmons (back) remains out for Tuesday's contest versus the Philadelphia 76ers. After originally being listed with leg soreness for some of his prior absences, Simmons is now once again dealing with a nerve impingement in his left lower back that kept him on the shelf for nearly three months between November and January. In nine games (six starts) since Jan. 29, the 27-year-old former All-Star is producing a mere 5.9 points on 63.2% shooting from the floor, 6.0 rebounds, 5.1 assists, and 1.0 steals in 18.7 minutes per contest. Consider him questionable at best for Thursday's tilt against the Detroit Pistons. Cameron Johnson has started Brooklyn's past four games in Simmons' stead, averaging 19.9 points, 3.8 three-pointers on 46.9% shooting from downtown, and 1.5 swipes during 31.8 minutes. |
Source: Erik Slater - ClutchPoints.com | RotoBaller.com |
Mon Mar 4 | 13:27 | Ben Simmons Won't Return On Monday |
Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Ben Simmons (back) has been ruled out for Monday's matchup against Memphis. He will miss a fourth consecutive contest. Simmons' absence has helped Dennis Schroder nail down a starting role, while Dennis Smith Jr. has logged at least 20 minutes off the Nets bench in the last three games Simmons has missed. We should see multiple Brooklyn players shine on Monday, as the team is considered a nine-point favorite against the depleted Grizzlies. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Sun Mar 3 | 19:37 | Ben Simmons Questionable Against Grizzlies On Monday |
Brooklyn Nets forward Ben Simmons (back) remains on the injury report but was at least listed as questionable while he still suffers from nerve impingement in his lower back. Simmons has been out for the last three games after appearing in three consecutive games before that. The 27-year-old has appeared in 15 total games so far this season and he vowed to give the team everything he has whether he's hurt or fully healthy. When he plays, he has some value in deeper fantasy leagues, but his value is very limited since he hasn't been on the court. If he has to miss another game, Jalen Wilson and Dorian Finney-Smith will continue to see more minutes. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Sat Mar 2 | 08:56 | Ben Simmons A Question Mark For Saturday |
Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Ben Simmons (leg) is questionable to face the Hawks on Saturday. He's carrying a sore left leg and might be unavailable for a third consecutive contest. Dennis Schroder has had a good spell in the starting unit with Simmons unavailable. Brooklyn already faced Atlanta on Thursday, and Schroder put in a very good performance against this former team with 23 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists. Simmons' absence has also allowed Dennis Smith Jr. to hit the 20-minute mark in back-to-back games, but he hasn't hit the same heights as Schroder. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Thu Feb 29 | 17:51 | Ben Simmons Won't Play On Thursday |
Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Ben Simmons (leg) has been downgraded to out for Thursday's contest against Atlanta. In an interesting development, Simmons went from not being on the injury report at all to questionable, and now to being listed out for a second consecutive game. Both Dennis Smith Jr. and Lonnie Walker IV had 20-plus minutes off the bench without Simmons on Tuesday against Orlando and look set to benefit again. Meanwhile, Dennis Schroder gets geared up for a third consecutive start, and he's by far the most reliable fantasy option of the three. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Thu Feb 29 | 13:46 | Ben Simmons Now Questionable For Thursday's Game |
Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Ben Simmons (leg) has picked up a questionable tag ahead of Thursday's matchup against Atlanta. He wasn't on the team's initial injury report. Simmons could be out for a second consecutive game after sitting out the tail end of a back-to-back on Tuesday against Orlando. Dennis Schroder and Dennis Smith Jr. should get more action on the Brooklyn backcourt without Simmons, especially with Cam Thomas (ankle) already shelved for the contest. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Wed Feb 28 | 17:43 | Ben Simmons Available On Thursday |
Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Ben Simmons (back) will be available for Thursday's contest against Atlanta. He was rested on Tuesday when the Nets completed a back-to-back in Orlando. Simmons could get back into the starting lineup for Thursday's tilt with Cam Thomas (ankle) on the shelf. The versatile Australian has averaged 6.5 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 5.6 assists in 26.1 minutes in a starting role this season. This will be a great matchup for Simmons and the Nets, as Atlanta is ranked last in defensive efficiency for the season. |
Source: C.J. Holmes | RotoBaller.com |
Tue Feb 27 | 13:45 | Ben Simmons Resting On Tuesday |
Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Ben Simmons (back) will be rested for Tuesday's clash versus Orlando. He managed to shake off a sore left leg on Monday to play 14 minutes against Memphis, but the team will keep him out of action on Tuesday to manage his back injury. Cam Thomas (ankle) has also been ruled out, meaning a busy night at the office is on the horizon for Dennis Schroder, while Dennis Smith Jr., Lonnie Walker IV, and Cameron Johnson could also pick up some of the available minutes. |
Source: C.J. Holmes | RotoBaller.com |
Mon Feb 26 | 19:24 | Ben Simmons Upgraded To Available On Monday |
Brooklyn Nets forward Ben Simmons (leg) will play in his third consecutive game on Monday against the Memphis Grizzlies. The point forward was originally listed as questionable due to lower leg soreness for this game, but it seems like the pain isn't enough to force him to stay on the sidelines. In the last two games, Simmons played 15 and 21 minutes respectively while joining the starting five. He's likely to remain in the same role but might see fewer minutes if the team desperately needs offense. While he's been able to collect a good amount of stats outside of scoring, his play has been too inconsistent to trust in most fantasy leagues right now. |
Source: Ian Begley | RotoBaller.com |
Sun Feb 25 | 21:06 | Ben Simmons Questionable Versus Memphis |
Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Ben Simmons (leg) is questionable heading into Monday's game versus Memphis. The former 76er was injured on Saturday versus Minnesota, so he was ruled out before the end of the contest. There was some confusion regarding the exact nature of the ailment, with some assuming he was dealing with a left knee injury. However, interim head coach Kevin Ollie set the record straight, reporting Simmons is dealing with general leg soreness. There aren't any plans for him to undergo an MRI at this time, and he's also expected to remain with the Nets for the remainder of the road trip. But with Simmons' extensive injury history, the team won't take any chances if he's not fully healthy. If he's not active, Dennis Schroder and Dennis Smith Jr. would presumably split time at the one. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Sat Feb 24 | 22:59 | Ben Simmons Won't Return On Saturday Night |
Brooklyn Nets utility man Ben Simmons (leg) won't return to Saturday's meeting with the Timberwolves. The former Sixer was ruled out with left leg soreness, although it's not known how or when he picked up the injury. He'll finish the game with eight boards, six assists, four points, and three steals, and he'll likely carry an injury designation heading into Monday's matchup with the Memphis Grizzlies. Without Simmons on the floor, guys like Lonnie Walker IV and Dennis Schroder could see more action. |
Source: Marc J. Spears | RotoBaller.com |
Thu Feb 22 | 15:46 | Nets Clear Ben Simmons From Injury Report |
Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons (knee) isn't on the injury report for Thursday's game against the Toronto Raptors. A left knee effusion cost Simmons Brooklyn's last game, but the point forward is good to go on Thursday. In seven appearances since returning from a lengthy absence, Simmons is tallying 6.8 points on 59.4% field-goal shooting, 8.5 rebounds, and 6.5 assists per game and faces a Raptors team that sits 23rd in opponent field-goal percentage (48.9%). |
Source: Brian Lewis - New York Post | RotoBaller.com |
Wed Feb 14 | 15:48 | Ben Simmons Out For Second Half Of Back-To-Back |
Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Ben Simmons (knee) is out for Wednesday's meeting with the Boston Celtics. After Simmons collected five points, eight assists, and six boards in 24 minutes during Tuesday's defeat to the Celtics, a left knee effusion will cost him the second leg of a two-game home and away set against Boston. In all likelihood, Simmons will be back on the hardwood for Brooklyn's first outing post-All-Star break on Feb. 22 against the Toronto Raptors. Cameron Johnson (thigh) will return for the Nets on Wednesday following a four-game absence, representing the most likely candidate to replace Simmons in the starting five. The Celts rank first against forwards this season, per DraftKings scoring, so while Johnson is fine to deploy in head-to-head season-long fantasy leagues, he's only a contrarian DFS option in a nightmarish situation. |
Source: NBA.com | RotoBaller.com |
Tue Feb 6 | 15:51 | Ben Simmons Not Spotted On Injury Report |
Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Ben Simmons (back) isn't seen on the team's injury report ahead of Tuesday's contest versus the Dallas Mavericks. Simmons has alternated appearances for the Nets since returning on Jan. 29 from a nerve impingement in his lower back, but he'll suit up on Tuesday. In 32 combined minutes across his last two games, the 27-year-old former No. 1 overall pick has totaled 10 points, 17 rebounds, 16 assists, two steals, and two blocks. Dallas has struggled to defend opposing backcourt members this season, so while Simmons carries DFS risk due to uncertain playing time and a probable bench role, he should be deployed in most season-long fantasy settings. |
Source: C.J. Holmes - New York Daily News | RotoBaller.com |
Mon Feb 5 | 05:28 | Ben Simmons Will Be Kept Out From Monday's Action |
Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Ben Simmons (back) won't play on Monday against Golden State. He has just returned from a lengthy absence, and the team is closely monitoring Simmons' workload. It's the first game of a back-to-back, and Simmons will likely return to the lineup Tuesday versus Dallas. The three-time All-Star hasn't played much since making his comeback, but he's still been productive, averaging 5.0 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 8.0 assists in 17.0 minutes in the two games he's featured in since returning. With Simmons unavailable, Lonnie Walker IV and Dennis Smith Jr. could get a few extra minutes on the court off the Brooklyn bench. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Sat Feb 3 | 09:44 | Ben Simmons Considered Probable Saturday |
Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Ben Simmons (knee) is on track to return to the lineup for Saturday's matchup against Philadelphia. The team has listed Simmons as probable for the clash against his former team. Simmons returned from a nearly three-month absence against Utah on Monday but hurt his left knee and was forced to sit out another game on Wednesday versus Phoenix. The enigmatic Australian played only 18 minutes against the Jazz, but he put his talents on full display by amassing 10 points, eight rebounds, and 11 assists. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |