The Latest Breaking News from Ben Simmons

Ben Simmons will be on Nets’ bench when Sixers host Brooklyn

PHILADELPHIA — Former Sixers guard Ben Simmons, who hasn’t played an NBA game since Philly lost a second-round Game 7 to the Atlanta Hawks back in June of last year, is set to return to the Wells Fargo Center Thursday when the Brooklyn Nets come to town.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Mar 9, 2022

Doc Rivers Thinks Ben Simmons Should Get a Tribute Video at 76ers-Nets Game

The 76ers are set to host the Nets on Thursday.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 8, 2022

David Murphy: It’s no surprise Ben Simmons won’t play in Philly. Question is, will he show his face?

Give Ben Simmons credit. He at least seems to understand how bad he looks. How else should we interpret Monday’s report that the Sixers’ onetime franchise cornerstone plans to accompany his new teammates on their scheduled trip to the Wells Fargo Center this Thursday?

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Mar 8, 2022

Why Kyrie Irving Is The Biggest Winner Of The Simmons-Harden Trade

Moke Hamilton discusses the coming changes for the Nets' Kyrie Irving, who may end up the big winner of the Simmons-Harden trade.

Zenger · Mar 3, 2022

Steve Nash hoping Kevin Durant will return this week

Josh Lewenberg: Steve Nash is hopeful that Kevin Durant will return later this week but confirms he won't play in the home-and-home vs the Raptors tonight or tomorrow. Source: Twitter @JLew1050 What's the buzz on Twitter? Alex Schiffer @ ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 28, 2022

Kevin Durant back by end of next week?

The Nets played their 19th straight game without Kevin Durant on Saturday night, but they may not have to wait much longer for their star to return. Durant went through a second high-intensity workout Saturday morning in Milwaukee and if he comes ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 27, 2022

Australian basketballer Nathan Sobey has Olympic bronze medal stolen

The Brisbane Bullets guard has appealed to the public for information after his home was robbed overnight

The Guardian - AU · Feb 27, 2022

Woj: Kevin Durant could return Monday, Ben Simmons won’t debut in Philadelphia

Nets Daily: Woj: Kevin Durant could return as early as Monday. Its up to KD. He's looked terrific in practice. Nets will not debut Ben Simmons in Philly. Joe Harris is "playing." Source: Twitter @NetsDaily What's the buzz on Twitter? Alex Schiffer @ ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 27, 2022

Report: Ben Simmons Dealing With Back Soreness; Still No Timeline For Nets Debut

Brooklyn remains without a set timetable for Simmons’ return to action.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 27, 2022

Ben Simmons dealing with back soreness preventing debut

Shams Charania: Sources: Nets star Ben Simmons is dealing with back soreness in reconditioning process that requires further strengthening of the area over a period of time before return to action. Source: Twitter @ShamsCharania What's the buzz on ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 27, 2022