Ben Simmons damage replace: Nets guard unlikely to return this season

Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons has been dominated out indefinitely as a result of a nerve impingement in his again, the franchise introduced Friday. With 9 video games left to play within the common season, it’s unlikely that he’ll return to the courtroom this yr.

Simmons, 26, hasn’t performed since February 15 and has now missed 12 straight video games. Even when he has been on the ground this season, the Australian has did not make an affect.

“Ben Simmons has been identified with a nerve impingement in his again after a reevaluation earlier at present,” the Nets revealed. “He’ll stay out of motion whereas we decide one of the best long-term course of remedy.”

Simmons has been coping with again and knee accidents all season lengthy. He’s additionally seemingly nonetheless haunted by the ghosts of his Philadelphia 76ers previous.

Since being traded to the Nets midway via the 2021-22 NBA season, Simmons is averaging career-lows in factors, rebounds and assists in 42 appearances.

Nets will not want Simmons in postseason

Following the departure of Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, many believed Simmons would look to tackle a management position.

As an alternative, the new-look Nets, led by Mikal Bridges, have performed nicely regardless of a current stretch of losses.

They’re the No. 7 seed within the Jap Convention and can possible attain the playoffs via the play-in event.

Nets are presently on a five-game skid and can go to the Miami Warmth, the final staff that Simmons confronted, on Saturday.