Ten days ago, the idea that Ben Simmons going back to Philadelphia and playing a game was inconceivable. The Brooklyn Nets had just played the LA Clippers and Simmons looked completely out of it: shy, awkward, unsure of his role on the team. The Nets beat the Clippers 110-95, but Simmons was barely a footnote … Read more
NEW YORK – The point guard of the Brooklyn Nets, Ben Simmonsmade his long-awaited debut for his new team on Monday after nearly a year and a half away from the game. After pushing for a trade out of Philly while citing mental health issues and then dealing with back surgery, Simmons said he felt … Read more
Monday night marked the return of three players who were absent for a long time, the NBA preseason served to see in action again Kawhi Leonard, Jamal Murray and Ben Simmons, men who are expected to be key for their teams in the campaign that is about to start. This is how it went back … Read more
Ben Simmons he said in an interview published Thursday that he just wanted “help” during his time with the Philadelphia 76ers, and that many within the organization were not supportive of him as he struggled with his mental health. “I was in such a bad place that I was like, f—, I’m trying to get … Read more
In a meeting Monday between Nets leaders, Ben Simmons and Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul discussed the physical and mental hurdles that remain in the quest for the All-Star to play again, a discussion that made it clear to participants the need to continue to address the mental side. of that process, sources told ESPN. … Read more
BOSTON – The shooting guard for the Brooklyn Nets, Ben Simmonswas cleared for contact as he continues to recover from a back injury that has prevented him from playing since he was acquired from the Philadelphia 76ers just before the February trade deadline. Nets head coach Steve Nash ruled Simmons out for Game 2 on … Read more
NEW YORK — While speculation about the possible debut of Ben Simmons with the Brooklyn Nets continues to be a topic of conversation within the NBA, the Nets star, Kevin Durantadmitted Thursday that he’s preparing as if Simmons won’t return as the Nets target their Eastern Conference quarterfinal matchup with the Boston Celtics. “I don’t … Read more
NEW YORK – The point guard of the Brooklyn Nets, Ben Simmons, will not be making his regular season debut as he continues to deal with a herniated disc problem in his back. Nets coach Steve Nash said after Monday’s practice that while he’s hopeful Simmons will return at some point in the playoffs, he’d … Read more
Brooklyn Nets point guard Ben Simmonsfiled a grievance to contest the nearly $20 million salary the Philadelphia 76ers withheld from him this season, creating a potentially significant matchup, sources told ESPN on Saturday. The complaint, which will now go to arbitration, could have broader implications for the league amid future mental health issues and NBA … Read more
The star of the Brooklyn Nets, Ben Simmonshas been sidelined with an irritation to the L-4 disc in his lower spine, but there is hope he can return for a “couple” of regular games before the Eastern Conference playoffs, sources told The Associated Press. ESPN on Wednesday. There was an original goal for a Friday … Read more
