NBA Fans React To Ben Simmons' Injury News In Magic-Nets Game

Ben Simmons played 12 minutes against the Magic.

Nov 29, 2024; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Orlando Magic center Goga Bitadze (35) reacts in front of Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons (10) after scoring in the third quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images / Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

UPDATE: Ben Simmons spoke about his knee after the game (h/t Erik Slater of ClutchPoints).

Ben Simmons said he was dealing with a knee injury before today’s game:

“I was just trying to see if I could go and then it was getting to be too much… It’s been something that I’ve been dealing with for the last year and a half, so just gotta monitor it.” pic.twitter.com/ZPKno8T1yN

— Erik Slater (@erikslater_) December 2, 2024

UPDATE: The Nets lost by a score of 100-92.

On Sunday afternoon, the Brooklyn Nets hosted the Orlando Magic at Barclays Center for the second straight game.

Ben Simmons had 0 points, two rebounds and five assists while shooting 0/1 from the field in 12 minutes of playing time.

The Nets have now announced that he has been ruled out for the remainder of the game.

Via The Brooklyn Nets: "Injury Update: Ben Simmons (left knee contusion) is out for the remainder of today’s game."

Injury Update: Ben Simmons (left knee contusion) is out for the remainder of today’s game.

— Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) December 1, 2024

Many fans reacted on social media.

@therealbink1: "the tank is slowly coming back on"

the tank is slowly coming back on

— BINK🎯 (@therealbink1) December 1, 2024

@DaniBlue917: "He made it to game 16 before an injury good for him but I know the script from here."

He made it to game 16 before an injury good for him but I know the script from here.

— Dani 💙♍ (@DaniBlue917) December 1, 2024

@JaIenWilsonMuse: "i tried to give him a chance this year"

i tried to give him a chance this year

— Jalen Wilson Muse (@JaIenWilsonMuse) December 1, 2024

@DaveConklin10: "It was only a matter of time Simmons was going to get injured and probably will be out for a while."

It was only a matter of time Simmons was going to get injured and probably will be out for a while.

— Dave Conklin (@DaveConklin10) December 1, 2024

@courtsideheat: "Ben Simmons’ knees have failed him 😔"

Ben Simmons’ knees have failed him 😔

— CourtSideHeat (@courtsideheat) December 1, 2024

Sharif Phillips-Keaton: "Did not see when this happened, but Ben Simmons is out for the rest of the game nonetheless."

Did not see when this happened, but Ben Simmons is out for the rest of the game nonetheless. https://t.co/WEdpW1hJCx

— Sharif Phillips-Keaton (@SharifKeaton) December 1, 2024

@kslesinski1: "He gets how to tank"

He gets how to tank

— 13 first in next 7 drafts (@kslesinski1) December 1, 2024

Simmons came into the day with averages of 5.8 points, 6.0 rebounds and 6.7 assists per contest while shooting 60.0% from the field in his first 15 games.

The three-time NBA All-Star is in his third season playing for Brooklyn.

Nov 29, 2024; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons (10) warms up prior to the game against the Orlando Magic at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images / Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

The Nets are the ninth seed in the Eastern Conference with a 9-11 record in their first 20 games.

Following Orlando, they will visit the Chicago Bulls on Monday evening at the United Center.