MIAMI — Ben Simmons took his first flight since his balky back flared up and is “feeling a lot less pain,” a positive sign toward a potential debut this season with the Nets.
Simmons, who received an epidural injection last week to treat his herniated disk, joined the Nets inside the Miami Heat gym but didn’t practice.
“I think he’s feeling a lot less pain. So I don’t have any major updates,” coach Steve Nash said. “His symptoms are improving, and I think he’s progressing but he’s not on the floor yet.”
