Nets remain cautious with Ben Simmons on back-to-backs after his return from injury
Ben Simmons is still dealing with back injuries and has been ruled out for the Nets' upcoming game against the Celtics.
Simmons is taking a cautious approach to his return, focusing on gradually building up his workload and getting his body right for the end of the season. [ more ]
Nets must find a way to make Ben Simmons-Nic Claxton pairing effective
The pairing of Ben Simmons and Nic Claxton on the court together has not been effective due to spacing issues and low offensive ratings.
Former coach Jacque Vaughn and interim coach Kevin Ollie have struggled to address the challenges posed by Simmons and Claxton sharing the court. [ more ]
Ben Simmons has missed 36 games this season for the Nets
Ben Simmons has been dealing with a back injury and has missed the last 36 games for the Brooklyn Nets.
The Nets are considering sending Simmons to their G-League affiliate, the Long Island Nets, for practice before his return to the main roster. [ more ]
NBA All-Star Ben Simmons Sends His SoCal Compound to the Auction Block
Ben Simmons is selling his luxury home in Hidden Hills, CA for a reduced price of $17,495,000 in an upcoming auction.
Simmons has been actively involved in real estate transactions, selling his previous mansion in NJ and acquiring properties during his time with the Philadelphia 76ers. [ more ]
Cam Thomas' 40 points lead wounded Nets to win in Ben Simmons' return to Philadelphia
Ben Simmons was booed by the crowd in Philadelphia as expected, but he made an impact on the game with his presence and playmaking.
The Brooklyn Nets defeated the Philadelphia 76ers with a comfortable 136-121 win, marking their first victory over the 76ers since March 2022. [ more ]
Ben Simmons wastes little time making his presence felt in Nets' blowout win over Jazz
Ben Simmons returned to the Brooklyn Nets' lineup after being on the inactive list for 38 games due to a pinched nerve in his lower back.
Simmons made an immediate impact on offense, recording multiple assists and helping the team score the most points in a first quarter this season. [ more ]
Nets eyeing Hawks' Dejounte Murray as potential fix point-guard problem
The Brooklyn Nets have a problem at the point guard position and are in desperate need of a solution.
They are interested in acquiring Atlanta guard Dejounte Murray, but it would be costly. They could also try to address the issue internally with players like Ben Simmons or Spencer Dinwiddie. [ 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 ]