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• Ben Simmons Cleared For 5-On-5Ben Simmons has been cleared for 5-on-5 play, reported Brian Lewis of the New York Post. Simmons, who had back surgery in March, should also be ready for training camp next month. Lewis adds that new head coach Jordi Fernandez visited Simmons in Florida this offseason. The Nets are unlikely to pursue a buyout of Simmons....2024Visit the page Ben Simmons -
• Nets Notes: Thomas, Simmons, Ollie, Offense
Nets guard Cam Thomas was forced to exit Monday’s game early due to a right ankle sprain and has been ruled out for Tuesday’s contest in Orlando, but he said that he doesn’t think this injury is as significant as the one that cost him nearly a month earlier in the season, per Brian Lewis […]...2024Read about Cam Thomas
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• Injury Notes: Sharpe, M. Williams, Embiid, Sixers, Lowry
After leaving Sunday’s game vs. Portland due to a knee injury, Nets center Day’Ron Sharpe has been diagnosed with a hyperextended left knee, tweets Brian Lewis of The New York Post. As Lewis relays, Sharpe is expected to be reevaluated by the club in about two weeks. It’s an unfortunate setback for a player whose […]...2024See more articles Ron Sharpe
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• Nets Notes: Walker, Lineup, Bridges, Thomas
The Nets will be shorthanded on Wednesday against Milwaukee, tweets Brian Lewis of The New York Post. Three starters — Cameron Johnson (right knee sprain — injury maintenance), Nic Claxton (left ankle sprain — injury maintenance) and Spencer Dinwiddie (rest) — will be out, while key reserve Dorian Finney-Smith is questionable with left knee soreness. […]...2023Check it out Cameron Johnson
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• Ben Simmons Given Epidural, Will Miss At Least Two More Weeks
Ben Simmons received an epidural injection for his lower back and will be reevaluated in about two weeks, tweets Brian Lewis of The New York Post. A statement from the Nets said Simmons’ condition is improving and he will “continue with treatment and strengthening exercises while gradually increasing his basketball activity.” Coach Jacque Vaughn told […]...2023Click for news about Ben Simmons
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• Nets Notes: Claxton, Finney-Smith, Thomas, Whitehead, Irving
After missing eight games earlier this season with a high left ankle sprain, Nets center Nic Claxton twisted the ankle again Saturday night, writes Brian Lewis of The New York Post. The injury happened late in the first quarter against Miami, and Claxton was able to walk to the locker room without assistance. He returned […]...2023See more articles Nic Claxton
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• Nets Notes: Simmons, Whitehead, Walker, Defense
While Ben Simmons‘ latest injury — a nerve impingement in his lower left back — isn’t believed to be nearly as serious as the multiple herniated disks that required surgery last year, the fact that he’s still having back issues is obviously concerning. Brian Lewis of The New York Post spoke to Dr. Neel Anand, […]...2023See more Ben Simmons
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• Nets’ Ben Simmons Diagnosed with Nerve Impingement in BackBrooklyn Nets’ guard/forward Ben Simmons has been diagnosed with nerve irritation on the lower left side of his body and will miss some time, agent Bernie Lee told Brian Lewis of the New York Post. Simmons has been sidelined the past three games, as he was listed on the injury report with a left hip […] The post Nets’ Ben Simmons Diagnosed with Nerve Impingement in Back appeared first on Hoo...2023Click for news about Brooklyn Nets -
• Atlantic Notes: Simmons, Sixers, Porzingis, Poeltl
Nets guard Ben Simmons will remain sidelined for at least a little while longer due to a nerve impingement in the lower left side of his back, according to statements from the team and agent Bernie Lee (Twitter links via Brian Lewis of The New York Post). As Lewis observes (via Twitter), Simmons required surgery […]...2023Read about Ben Simmons
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• East Notes: Nets, Ben Simmons, Sixers, CavsNets Ben Simmons missed Wednesday’s game against the Clippers with a hip injury, having been ruled out shortly before tipoff. Coach Jacque Vaughn said Simmons’ status for Friday’s game vs. the Celtics is up in the air. “It’s going to be just really how he responds,” Vaughn said, via Brian Lewis of the New York […] The post East Notes: Nets, Ben Simmons, Sixers, ...2023Visit the page East Notes
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• Atlantic Notes: Simmons, Clowney, Harden, T. Young
Nets guard Ben Simmons is showing signs of the player he used to be, writes Brian Lewis of The New York Post. Simmons provided updates throughout the summer, saying he was fully recovered from the knee and back injuries that ended his 2022/23 season and was ready to prove himself again. He has looked sharp through […]...2023Continue with Ben Simmons
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• Nets’ Dariq Whitehead: ‘rehab is going great, foot feeling good’According to Brian Lewis of the New York Post, Brooklyn Nets guard Dariq Whitehead gave an good update on his recovery from foot surgery....2023See also Dariq Whitehead
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• Nets Notes: Whitehead, Claxton, Wilson, Schedule
Dariq Whitehead‘s appearance at the Nets’ Plaza Party on Sunday provided another reason for optimism that he’ll be ready when training camp opens, writes Brian Lewis of The New York Post. The first-round pick out of Duke underwent a second surgery on his right foot this summer, but Lewis states that he was able to […]...2023Continue with Dariq Whitehead
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• Atlantic Notes: Dinwiddie, Brown, Tatum
The Nets have a decision to make on their suddenly extension-eligible starting point guard Spencer Dinwiddie, notes Brian Lewis of The New York Post. Injury-prone Ben Simmons has technically also become extension-eligible, but given how difficult it has been to find minutes for Simmons on the roster, Lewis doubts Brooklyn would be interested in extending […]...2023Check it out Spencer Dinwiddie
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• Brian Lewis: Nets’ Ben Simmons unlikely to have second back surgery
If everything continues to progress well, Ben Simmons shouldn't need a second back surgery according to Brian Lewis of the New York Post....2023See more Ben Simmons
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• Nets Notes: Simmons, Defense, Pace, Noel
Deep-bench Nets big man Ben Simmons is dealing with injuries on multiple fronts. While trying to rehabilitate his sore left knee, he has suddenly been afflicted with a sore back, as head coach Jacque Vaughn details. “During his strengthening process he did experience some back soreness,” Vaughn said, per Brian Lewis of The New York […]...2023Continue with Ben Simmons
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• Nets Notes: Simmons, Warren, Marks, Rupert, O’Neale, Claxton
The Nets’ Ben Simmons, who is dealing with left knee soreness, is questionable to play Monday against the Lakers, Brian Lewis of the New York Post tweets. T.J. Warren, who has a left shin contusion, is listed as doubtful. Simmons didn’t play in the 122-115 win over the Knicks on Saturday after suffering the injury against Detroit […]...2023See more Ben Simmons
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• Crucial Ben Simmons injury update after back surgery will please Kevin Durant, Nets
It looks like Brooklyn Nets playmaker Ben Simmons is progressing well in his recovery from back surgery. According to Brian Lewis of New York Post, Simmons is actually done with the recovery phase of his surgery and is now going into rehab to get him back to playing condition ahead of the 2022-23 NBA season. […] The post Crucial Ben Simmons injury update after back surgery will please Kevin ...2022See also Ben Simmons
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• Nets make critical front office decision after Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving injuries
The Brooklyn Nets had a rather disappointing 2020-21 season, and part of their failure was because of injuries to key players like Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and James Harden. With that said, they are now doing their best to avoid such issues from happening again. According to Brian Lewis of the New York Post, the […] The post Nets make critical front office decision after Kevin Durant, Kyri...2021Continue with Kevin Durant
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• Nets star Kevin Durant’s scary thigh injury gets some clarity after evaluation
Brooklyn Nets fans can now breathe a sigh of relief. Kevin Durant will be fine after sustaining a left thigh contusion during Sunday’s game against the Miami Heat. While Durant will be out when the Nets play the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday, Brian Lewis of The New York Post reported that the team doesn’t […] The post Nets star Kevin Durant’s scary thigh injury gets some ...2021Check it out Kevin Durant
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• Nets star James Harden speaks out on his scary neck injury vs. Wizards
Brooklyn Nets fans were understandably worried after star guard James Harden endured a scary neck injury on Sunday against the Washington Wizards. After the game, Harden assured their supporters that he’ll be okay after the incident. Per Brian Lewis of the New York Post, Harden shared some details on the injury. He revealed his plan […] The post Nets star James Harden speaks out on his...2021Visit the page James Harden
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• Reason Kevin Durant’s hamstring injury needs more time, per medical expert
Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant will reportedly miss at least a couple more weeks before ramping up his on-court activity. Durant has been out since Feb. 13 due to a nagging hamstring injury. According to Brian Lewis of The New York Post, a medical expert weighed in on Durant’s ailment and confirmed that his injury […] The post Reason Kevin Durant’s hamstring injury needs mo...2021Continue with Kevin Durant
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• Nets coach Steve Nash speaks out on Kevin Durant’s timeline from hamstring injury
Kevin Durant of the Brooklyn Nets suffered a mild left hamstring strain in the team’s February 13 game against the Golden State Warriors. Now, head coach Steve Nash has provided a tiny sliver of additional info on Durant’s status going forward. According to Brian Lewis of the New York Post, Nash did not provide an […] The post Nets coach Steve Nash speaks out on Kevin Durant’s timeline...2021Read about Steve Nash
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• Is Caris LeVert going to be part of Nets' Big Three with Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving?
The Nets need to determined whether Caris LeVert can be the third star alongside Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving on a championship team or a trade piece to acquire one, Brian Lewis of the New York Post writes. LeVert was on a tear prior to the suspension of play and figures to be in high demand on the trade market, Lewis continues. LeVert is entering the first season of a three-year, $52.5MM extensi...2020Continue with Caris LeVert
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• Nets expect to re-sign Joe Harris
The Nets hope to re-sign sharpshooter Joe Harris in free agency this summer provided the two sides can agree to terms, Brian Lewis of the New York Post writes. Harris is set to enter unrestricted free agency, with the 28-year-old likely to seek a big pay upgrade on the open market. The Nets hold his Bird Rights and can go over the salary cap to re-sign him. “Yeah, definitely! Why wouldn’t you?” Ha...2020Visit the page Joe Harris
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• Sixers will use a committee approach at point guard in Ben Simmons’ absence
It remains unclear how long Ben Simmons‘ back injury will sideline him, but it’s not a day-to-day thing, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN tweets. The Sixers star departed early in Philly’s matchup with Milwaukee on Saturday when his back flared up. He’s still undergoing treatment and evaluation, and a course of action will be decided upon soon, Wojnarowski adds. Coach Brett Brown will use a committee ap...2020See more articles Ben Simmons
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• As long he has no rotator-cuff damage, Kyrie Irving should be fine next season
The Nets recently ruled out Kyrie Irving for the rest of the 2019-20 season, with the star point guard set to undergo arthroscopic surgery on his injured shoulder in the near future. Irving, who appeared in just 20 games this season, is expected to be ready for the start of next season — provided he doesn’t have rotator-cuff damage or suffer any major setbacks. “I’m not going to get into details n...2020Click for news about Kyrie Irving
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• Kyrie Irving to practice on Saturday, undergo evaluation afterward
Brooklyn Nets star guard Kyrie Irving hasn’t played since the middle of November due to a right shoulder injury, but he’s set to finally get back onto the court. Nets head coach Kenny Atkinson told reporters Friday that he’s “pleased with how we’re progressing” and that Irving will practice Saturday and be evaluated afterward, per Brian Lewis of the New York Post. Alex Schiffer of The Athletic als...2020Check it out Kyrie Irving
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• Caris LeVert's return a welcome boost for Nets
Nets guard Caris LeVert made his highly-anticipated return against the Raptors on Saturday night, seeing his first in-game action with the team since November 10. LeVert, who’s missed the last 24 games after undergoing surgery to address ligament damage in his thumb, finished with 13 points on 5-for-7 shooting off the bench despite being on a minutes restriction. “I felt pretty good out there. Obv...2020Read about Caris LeVert
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• Kyrie Irving gets cortisone shot in shoulder in effort to avoid surgery
Kyrie Irving is taking steps to avoid surgery on his injured right shoulder, according to Brian Lewis of the New York Post. Talking to reporters Saturday for the first time since Nov. 14, Irving said he got a cortisone shot on Christmas Eve and the team plans to see how he responds after about two months. Irving admitted he has considered an arthroscopic procedure on the shoulder, but he is hesita...2020See more articles Kyrie Irving