Brooklyn Nets star Ben Simmons will miss the remainder of the 2022/23 NBA season to rehabilitate his recurring back injuries.
On Friday, the Nets announced the point guard was diagnosed with a nerve impingement in his back and would remain out indefinitely. A day later, Brooklyn head coach Jacque Vaughn suggested Simmons would be out for the rest of the year, telling reporters: “We're going to lean into the specialist and the consultation, and I think those answers will come from the specialists.”
However, Vaughn confirmed on Tuesday that the team is shutting Simmons down for the rest of the year. When asked about the three-time All-Star’s status, Vaughn said: “Ben will not be joining us the rest of the year.”
