NBA Fans React To Latest Ben Simmons Injury News

Ben Simmons missed Wednesday's game with an injury.

Mar 1, 2023; New York, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets injured guard Ben Simmons (10) watches from the bench during the third quarter against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images / Brad Penner-Imagn Images

On Wednesday evening, the Brooklyn Nets played the Boston Celtics in New York.

The Nets lost by a score of 139-114 to fall to 5-7 in their first 12 games.

Ben Simmons was ruled out for the game due to a calf injury.

Via SNY's Nets Videos: "Jordi Fernandez says the Nets are waiting on MRI results on Ben Simmons' calf"

Jordi Fernandez says the Nets are waiting on MRI results on Ben Simmons' calf pic.twitter.com/sq4WWBYSX3

— Nets Videos (@SNYNets) November 14, 2024

Simmons had been off to a solid start to the new season with averages of 6.1 points, 6.0 rebounds and 7.1 assists per contest while shooting 62.2% from the field in eight games.

Many fans reacted to the injury news.

@ThaDonM14: "The Ben Simmons cycle continues. Has a good game off the bench and won't be back on the floor til sometime in 2025 more than likely. Id say more but ima wait fof the results"

The Ben Simmons cycle continues. Has a good game off the bench and won't be back on the floor til sometime in 2025 more than likely. Id say more but ima wait fof the results https://t.co/eJDSWTZuoZ

— Broken Benjamin (The 4th) 🤕🩼🚑 (@ThaDonM14) November 14, 2024

@bklynnetslover: "The Ben Simmons I know is back"

The Ben Simmons I know is back

— William (@bklynnetslover) November 13, 2024

@LateGreatDrazen: "He’ll be back in 2 months"

He’ll be back in 2 months

— TheLateGreatDrazenPetrovic (@LateGreatDrazen) November 14, 2024

@Whoootiz: "It was a fun few weeks"

It was a fun few weeks

— jeremy. (@Whoootiz) November 14, 2024

@NMO413: "I'd be surprised if any teams take a chance on Ben."

I'd be surprised if any teams take a chance on Ben.

— NM (@NMO413) November 13, 2024

@Ddub007: "But didnt he post workout videos in the offseason? lol"

But didnt he post workout videos in the offseason? lol

— Ddub (@Ddub007) November 13, 2024

The Nets are the ninth seed in the Eastern Conference.

They will play their next game on Friday evening when they visit Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan.

Nov 11, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons (10) brings the ball up court against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images / Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Simmons was the first pick in the 2016 NBA Draft after one year at LSU.

The three-time NBA All-Star is in his fourth season as a member of the Nets organization.