Nets GM: Ben Simmons isn't yet playing 5-on-5, not going to rush his return
Ben Simmons' return to competitive basketball remains uncertain due to his ongoing back injury and lack of 5-on-5 or 3-on-3 workouts.
Simmons' back injury has caused him to miss significant playing time, with no timetable for his return but hope for a comeback by Nets training camp in September. [ more ]
Explosive offense a key Nets surprise at quarter mark
The Brooklyn Nets are performing at the expected level, slightly above .500 and in the mix for a play-in tournament spot.
The Nets have surprised with their explosive offense, ranking highly in offensive rating, 3-point percentage, turnovers committed, assists to turnover ratio, offensive rebounding percentage, and scoring. [ more ]