Ben Simmons Leaves 76ers-Wizards Game With Knee Injury, MRI Comes Back Negative

Simmons left the game midway through the third quarter after grabbing an offensive rebound, but an MRI came back negative and he's considered day-to-day.

Philadelphia 76ers point guard Ben Simmons left Wednesday's game against the Washington Wizards with an apparent knee injury.

A look at the play that caused the non-contact injury for Ben Simmons. #Sixers pic.twitter.com/28PMF8jA8a

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The injury occurred midway through the third quarter after Simmons grabbed an offensive rebound in traffic. He dribbled out to the perimeter and threw a pass before walking off the court at the next stoppage of play.

On Wednesday night, The Athletic's Shams Charania reported that the MRI on Simmons' knee came back negative, and he's considered day-to-day.

Shortly after the injury, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported the initial indications of the injury were encouraging. There was no swelling or pain in the knee after Simmons left the game, per Wojnarowski.

The 76ers went 1-1 in their two games since the restart prior to Wednesday, with Simmons averaging 13.5 points, 7.5 rebounds and 4.5 assists per contest.