Significant Injury Update On Brooklyn Nets Star Ben Simmons

Brian Lewis of The New York Post reported an update on Ben Simmons.

Oct 9, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons (10) moves the ball up court against the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images / Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Brooklyn Nets star Ben Simmons is coming off a year where he only appeared in 15 games due to injury.

He finished the season with averages of 6.1 points, 7.9 rebounds and 5.7 assists per contest while shooting 58.7% from the field.

Injuries have limited him to just 57 games since the 2021 season.

Feb 10, 2024; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets point guard Ben Simmons (10) warms up prior to the game against the San Antonio Spurs at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images / Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

Recently, Brian Lewis of The New York Post reported a significant injury update on Simmons.

Lewis (via NetsDaily): "New coach Jordi Fernandez has been down to Florida to visit Simmons as he comes back from surgery for a herniated disk. He’s been cleared for 5-on-5 and should be ready for training camp once it starts next month."

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— Brian Lewis (@NYPost_Lewis) September 7, 2024

When healthy, Simmons has been one of the best players in the NBA.

However, it's unclear if he will ever be able to return to his All-Star caliber form.

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In three out of his first four seasons, Simmons made the All-Star Game (with the 76ers).

His career averages are 14.4 points, 7.8 rebounds, 7.4 assists and 1.6 steals per contest while shooting 56.0% from the field in 332 games.

Shaq was asked who the worst NBA player of all-time is.

His response: “Rudy Gobert… Ben Simmons is another bum.”

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Simmons will likely be mentioned in a lot of trade rumors this season.

He only has one year left on his contract that will pay him $40.3 million.

Feb 22, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons (10) battles to reach a rebound against Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (4) and guard Ochai Agbaji (30) in the second half at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images / Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images

The Nets finished last season as the 11th seed in the Eastern Conference with a 32-50 record.

They missed the NBA playoffs for the first time since the 2018 season.

Right now, the Nets are entering into a major rebuilding mode.