Simmons ended with zero points (0-3 FG), four rebounds, eight assists and one block across 22 minutes during Sunday's 114-104 loss to the Knicks.
There's no question that the Nets need more from Simmons on the offensive end of the court, and the Australian went scoreless in a game that could've easily had a different outcome had he been more aggressive on offense. Simmons has failed to reach double-digit points in each of his 10 games this season, and his lack of scoring prowess certainly undermines his fantasy value. He's averaging 7.0 assists, 5.8 rebounds and a combined 1.3 steals and blocks per game, but he's scoring a career-low 5.3 points per contest.
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Nets' Ben Simmons: Starting Friday
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Simmons is in the Nets' starting lineup for Friday's game against the Knicks, Ian Begley of SportsNet New York reports.
Simmons will return Friday from a one-game absence due to calf tightness, and he will start at center as Nic Claxton is sidelined due to a lower back strain. Across his six starts this season, Simmons has averaged 5.8 points, 6.2 assists and 6.0 rebounds over 24.5 minutes per game.
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Nets' Ben Simmons: Good to go Friday
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Simmons (calf) isn't on the injury report for Friday's game versus the Knicks, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
Simmons will return to action Friday after missing Brooklyn's previous contest with left calf tightness. If Nic Claxton (back) is downgraded from questionable to out, Simmons could be in store for a start against the Knicks.
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Nets' Ben Simmons: Imaging comes back clean
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An MRI on Simmon's left calf came back clean Thursday and he could play in Friday's game versus the Knicks, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
Simmons missed Brooklyn's previous contest with left calf tightness but has returned to working out. While fantasy managers should look out for an official injury report clarifying Simmons' status for Friday's game, it wouldn't be surprising for the Nets to play it cautiously with the 28-year-old.
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Nets' Ben Simmons: Sitting out Wednesday
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Simmons (calf) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Boston, Ian Begley of SportsNet New York reports.
Simmons will miss his third contest of Brooklyn's last five games after posting six points, 12 assists and five rebounds over 22 minutes in Monday's win over New Orleans. His prior two absences had been attributed to back injury management in the second leg of back-to-back sets, but Simmons' absence for a standalone game Wednesday due to an unrelated calf issue creates more concern about his availability moving forward.
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Nets' Ben Simmons: Iffy for Wednesday
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Simmons is questionable for Wednesday's game against Boston due to left calf tightness.
Simmons was a very late addition to the injury report which is always a concern. Given how cautious the Nets are with Simmons, it wouldn't be a surprise to see them hold the point forward out Wednesday evening. If that's the case, players such as Cam Thomas and Dennis Schroder could receive usage rate bumps, while Jalen Wilson and Keon Johnson could step into larger roles.
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Nets' Ben Simmons: Will play Monday
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Simmons (back) will be available for Monday's game against the Pelicans.
Simmons was sidelined for the second leg of the Nets' back-to-back set Saturday against the Cavaliers due to injury management for his back. He'll suit up for Monday's game, though he'll likely come off the bench as Nic Claxton has started at center in three straight games. Through seven regular-season games, Simmons is averaging 6.1 points, 6.4 assists and 6.1 rebounds over 24.9 minutes per game.
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Nets' Ben Simmons: Fills box score in reserve role
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Simmons tallied eight points (4-6 FG), eight assists, seven rebounds and one steal across 27 minutes in Friday's 108-104 overtime loss to the Celtics.
After starting in each of his previous six appearances this season, Simmons shifted to a reserve role Friday as Nic Claxton started at center for a second straight game. Simmons still managed to get his typical allotment of minutes and finished the contest with a team-high assist total. The Nets have already ruled Simmons out for the second leg of their back-to-back set Saturday versus the Cavaliers due to injury management related to his back, according to Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com.
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Nets' Ben Simmons: Coming off bench Friday
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Simmons won't start Friday's game against the Celtics, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Simmons will come off the bench for the first time this season, as Nic Claxton has taken over as the starting center after being limited to begin the campaign while working his way back from a preseason hamstring injury. Simmons has averaged 5.8 points, 6.0 rebounds, 6.2 assists and 1.4 steals-plus-blocks in 24.5 minutes per game across six appearances this season.
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Nets' Ben Simmons: Good to go against Boston
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Simmons (back) isn't on the injury report for Friday's game versus the Celtics, Evan Barnes of Newsday reports.
Simmons will return to action Friday after sitting out Brooklyn's previous outing. With Nic Claxton returning to the team's starting lineup, Simmons will likely come off the bench and play around his season average of 24.3 minutes. However, the 28-year-old is expected to sit out the second leg of the Nets' back-to-back against Cleveland on Saturday.
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Nets' Ben Simmons: Officially out Monday
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Simmons (back) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Grizzlies.
As expected, Simmons won't play in the second half of Brooklyn's back-to-back set after posting four points (2-4 FG), six rebounds, six assists and a steal in 24 minutes during Sunday's loss to the Pistons. This marks Simmons' second absence of the season, both coming during back-to-back sets, and he remains on a minutes limit when healthy, playing between 24 and 26 minutes in each of his first six appearances this season.
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Nets' Ben Simmons: Available Sunday, out Monday
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Simmons (back) is available for Sunday's game against the Pistons, but the Nets plan to hold him out for Monday's matchup with the Grizzlies for lower-back injury management, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
On Sunday, Simmons will make his sixth appearance in the Nets' first seven games of the season, with his other absence having come back on Oct. 29 in the front end of a back-to-back set. The Nets will likely continue to have Simmons sit out half of back-to-back sets for the foreseeable future in an effort to keep him healthy after he hasn't played more than 50 games in a season since 2020-21. Simmons has started in all five of his appearances thus far, and he's coming off a season-high 11-assist performance during Friday's 120-112 win over the Bulls.
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Nets' Ben Simmons: Iffy for Sunday
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Simmons is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Pistons due to lower back injury management, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Simmons sat out the first leg of a back-to-back earlier this season, so it wouldn't be surprising for him to miss Sunday's contest. If Simmons is ultimately ruled out against Detroit, Nic Claxton and Noah Clowney would be candidates to receive increased playing time.
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Nets' Ben Simmons: Available to play
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Simmons (back) is available for Wednesday's game against Memphis, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
After sitting out Tuesday's game against the Nuggets for rest, Simmons has the green light to return and isn't listed on the official injury report. Going forward, Simmons is expected to play in just one game of back-to-back sets for the foreseeable future.
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Nets' Ben Simmons: Won't play Tuesday
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Simmons has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Nuggets due to lower back injury management, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
Simmons will get the first night of a back-to-back set off for precautionary reasons, and he's expected to continue sitting out one half of back-to-back sets throughout the season. Nic Claxton is the obvious candidate to replace Simmons in the starting lineup, but the former has been on a minute restriction to start the season following a hamstring injury during training camp. Ziaire Williams, Jalen Wilson, Keon Johnson and Shake Milton are also candidates for slightly more minutes in Simmons' absence. Simmons should be back in action for Wednesday's matchup with the Grizzlies.
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Nets' Ben Simmons: Remains in starting lineup
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Simmons will start Friday's game against the Magic, Evan Barnes of Newsday reports.
Coach Jordi Fernandez said Nic Claxton (hamstring) will play more Friday after he saw only 15 minutes before being ejected from Wednesday's season-opening loss to Atlanta. However, the big man will still come off the bench, so Simmons remains in the starting lineup along with Dennis Schroder, Cam Thomas, Cameron Johnson and Dorian Finney-Smith.
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Nets' Ben Simmons: Serviceable production Wednesday
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Simmons registered six points (3-4 FG), five rebounds, eight assists and one block in 24 minutes during Wednesday's 120-116 loss to the Hawks.
Simmons chipped in across the board, delivering a modest yet encouraging performance. After a number of years battling injuries, Simmons remaining on the floor is the top priority. While his six turnovers were less than ideal, if he can continue to re-adjust to life in the NBA, he should be able to establish himself as a must-roster player, with more value for those not seeking points production.
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Nets' Ben Simmons: Part of first unit
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Simmons will start Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Hawks, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.
Simmons will start at the center position Wednesday, filling in for Nic Claxton, who's on a minutes restriction after missing the preseason with a hamstring injury. Simmons appeared in 15 games (12 starts) for Brooklyn in 2023-24, averaging 6.1 points, 7.9 rebounds and 5.7 assists across 23.9 minutes.
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Nets' Ben Simmons: Available to play Friday
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Simmons (rest) will be available and in the starting lineup for Friday's preseason game against the Raptors, Sharif Phillips-Keaton of USA Today reports.
Simmons didn't play in Wednesday's matchup against the 76ers, but he will suit up for the preseason finale. This will be Simmons' third appearance of the preseason, and unless something happens Friday, he should be available for the regular-season opener against the Hawks next Wednesday.
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Nets' Ben Simmons: Healthy scratch Wednesday
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Simmons will be rested for Wednesday's preseason contest against Philadelphia, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
Simmons' next opportunity for preseason action comes Friday versus Toronto. Lewis notes that "the Nets always planned on him playing three of the four preseason tilts," which seemingly puts him on track to play Friday.
