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The Latest Breaking News from Ben Simmons

Report: Nets ‘Exasperated’ by Ben Simmons Injury Situation

He will not play in Game 4 on Monday as Brooklyn looks to avoid a first-round sweep.

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Can Kevin Durant and the Nets Avoid a Sweep? Do They Need a Coaching Change?

Four questions facing Brooklyn ahead of Game 4 as the Celtics look to eliminate KD, Kyrie & Co.

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SI:AM | A Nets Sweep Could Spell the End for Steve Nash

Their long, strange season could mercifully end tonight.

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It’s ridiculous anyone ever thought Ben Simmons was going to play in Game 4

This was a bad idea to begin with.

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A photo of Ben Simmons watching Robert Williams dunking on the Nets became a hilarious meme

Of course.

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Ben Simmons gets roasted by Reggie Miller, Shaq, and a chorus of critics with news he’s missing Game 4

Lots of people slamming him.

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Ben Simmons under fire after being ruled out of Nets’ crucial NBA playoff game

Ben Simmons has come in for heavy criticism after the Australian was ruled out of Game 4 of Brooklyn’s NBA playoff series against Boston

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NBA player Ben Simmons criticised by pundits, ex-players after Aussie ruled out of Brooklyn Nets' vital playoff game

The critics are coming again for Ben Simmons, after the Australian's long-awaited debut for Brooklyn Nets in their must-win NBA playoff game against Boston is ditched because of reported back soreness.

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Reggie Miller Blasts Ben Simmons For Missing Game 4

The Basketball Hall of Famer was not happy with the point guard, who has not played since last June.

Sports Illustrated

Nets List Ben Simmons As Out for Game 4 Against Celtics

It was previously reported that he was targeting a return within Games 4 to 6.

Sports Illustrated

Nets rule Ben Simmons out for Game 4

Grand opening, grand closing, and in Brooklyn, it was neither.

Tribune News Service

If Ben Simmons ready to play ‘that means there’s limited risk of injury’: Nets’ Steve Nash

Steve Nash said the Nets were not considering too heavily the risk of re-injury to Ben Simmons’ lower back. The head coach said the team was weighing whether the All-Star guard would be ready to play at all.

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Steve Nash Is Being Exposed Against Boston

Kevin Durant isn’t doing his part against Boston. But his coach isn’t putting him in a position to succeed.

Sports Illustrated

Stefan Bondy: Nothing goes to plan for Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving as Nets one loss from elimination

NEW YORK — It was the biggest game Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving ever played as teammates, the weight of their Brooklyn experiment hanging in the balance.

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Under pressure to avoid first-round disaster, Nets coach Steve Nash says he’ll make small adjustments for pivotal Game 3

NEW YORK — After the Nets’ stars and offense were stifled by the Celtics’ game plan, Steve Nash teased some tweaks to unlock Kevin Durant but warned against expecting a schematic overhaul for Saturday’s Game 3.

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Nets' Ben Simmons hopeful for long-awaited return next week, but will it be too late?

NEW YORK — Ben Simmons is on the brink of returning but it won’t matter if his teammates don’t handle business in Game 3.

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Ben Simmons and Robert Williams will make Nets-Celtics even more interesting

I'm going to miss seeing what outfits Ben Simmons wears on the bench.

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Simmons ‘Very Hopeful’ He’ll Be Cleared During Nets-Celtics

The three-time All-Star, who last played in June 2021, has been with the Nets since Feb. 10.

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Robert Williams could return in Game 3 or Game 4

Shams Charania: Boston Celtics center Robert Williams is close to a return and could play in Game 3 (Saturday) or Game 4 (Monday) vs. Nets, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Final determination will be made on how Williams feels day-to-day after ...

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Shams: Robert Williams III ‘is close to a return and could play in Game 3 … or Game 4 … vs. Nets’

To say this is a significant development in the series Boston already holds a 2 - 0 lead is an understatement.

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If the Brooklyn Nets depend on Ben Simmons vs. the Boston Celtics, they’ll be sent home fast, says Kendrick Perkins

The former Boston big man doesn't believe the former 76er will be a serious factor for Brooklyn.

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CJ McCollum on Devin Booker missing multiple games: A wounded animal is more dangerous than a healthy one

Christian Clark: CJ McCollum on the likelihood Devin Booker misses several games: "What I've told the team many times is a wounded animal is more dangerous than a healthy animal because you don't know what to expect." Source: Twitter @cclark_13 ...

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Devin Booker could miss 2-3 weeks

Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker has suffered a Grade 1 right hamstring strain and could miss 2-3 weeks, sources told ESPN's Brian Windhorst on Thursday. Source: ESPN What's the buzz on Twitter? Emiliano Carchia @ Sportando Phoenix Suns Devin Booker ...

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Robert Williams has had no setbacks, 4-6 week return benchmark ‘looking good’

Jay King: Ime Udoka said Robert Williams will travel with the Celtics. He's progressing well, has had no setbacks. "That benchmark that we aimed (for) of 4-6 weeks is looking good." Source: Twitter @ByJayKing What's the buzz on Twitter? Brian Robb @ ...

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Ben Simmons Reportedly Planning to Debut in Game 4 vs. Celtics

The three-time All-Star has not played since last June, but has been with the Nets since Feb. 10.

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