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• Nets’ Ben Simmons still not a definite to play vs. 76ersBen Simmons’ availability to face his former team in Philadelphia on Saturday night is still up in the air. After Friday’s practice, head coach Jacque Vaughn announced that Simmons was a partial participant and remains day-to-day. He was to receive treatment Friday night and Saturday morning, and from there the Nets plan to gauge his......2024Read about Ben Simmons -
• Nets’ Ben Simmons available, likely to return vs. Jazz after back injury
Brooklyn Nets point guard Ben Simmons is available to play against the Utah Jazz after being sidelined for nearly three months due to a back issue, the team announced Monday. Simmons, a three-time All-Star, appeared in six games for the Nets this season. He played his last game on Nov. 6 before missing time due to a pinched nerve in his back. Coach Jacque Vaughn said Saturday that there was a R...2024See more articles Ben Simmons
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• Ben Simmons Probable To Return MondayThe Brooklyn Nets have upgraded Ben Simmons to probable for Monday's game against the Utah Jazz. Simmons hasn't played since November 6 due to a back injury. Simmons recently said he feels good and that his back is strong enough for him to return. Nets coach Jacque Vaughn said Simmons was ramping up and was close to returning last week....2024See more Ben Simmons -
• Dariq Whitehead To Undergo Season-Ending Surgery
Nets first-round pick Dariq Whitehead will have surgery for a stress reaction in his left shin and will be sidelined for the rest of the season, coach Jacque Vaughn announced (video link from The New York Post). Vaughn provided an update on Whitehead’s condition in a meeting with reporters before tonight’s game. “He’s actually going […]...2024Visit the page Dariq Whitehead
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• Nets May Send Ben Simmons To G League To PracticeBen Simmons is getting closer to making a return for the Brooklyn Nets. While the Nets aren't putting a timetable on his return, Jacque Vaughn gave some insight into the possible ramp-up plan for Simmons. "At some point I think we'll use Long Island, hopefully, to get a practice underneath him or get some more bodies around him. Hopefully that's in the near future," Vaughn said. Long Island refers...2024Check it out Ben Simmons
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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 […]...2023See more Ben Simmons
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• Nets guard Dennis Smith Jr. sidelined by lower-back sprainDennis Smith Jr. became the latest Net to miss time when he was forced to sit out Sunday with a lower-back sprain. Head coach Jacque Vaughn said he was unsure exactly how Smith suffered the injury and added the guard was able to practice Saturday and tried to see if he could be available Sunday......2023Check it out Dennis Smith -
• Jacque Vaughn juggling Nets’ lineup amid injuriesThe Nets’ lineup has been a season-long game of musical chairs. Or make that medical chairs....2023 -
• Jacque Vaughn: Ben Simmons Will 'Continue To Receive Treatment' For Hip IssueJacque Vaughn stated that Ben Simmons was still day-to-day with a hip issue. "He received treatment, and he'll continue to receive treatment. Just not in the place where all parties around feel comfortable with him playing at the levels that he's been playing it," said Vaughn. Simmons missed his second straight game on Friday night against the Celtics. Simmons is averaging 6.5 points, 6.7 assists,...2023Continue with 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, ...2023Click for news about East Notes
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Jacque Vaughn injury and suspension
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• Injury Updates: C. Johnson, DSJ, Green, Marshall, Vincent
A hamstring strain that has bothered Nets forward Cameron Johnson since the start of training camp could force him to miss the rest of the preseason, writes Peter Botte of The New York Post. Coach Jacque Vaughn provided an update on Johnson’s status after the team’s annual public practice on Saturday. “Cam Johnson. That’s the […]...2023Read about Cameron Johnson
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• Coach Jacque Vaughn expects Ben Simmons to be Brooklyn’s leading guard this 2023/24 campaign
After two consecutive seasons falling to recurrent injuries, Ben Simmons is finally set to begin training camp next week in Brooklyn and ready to leave his frustrations behind. According to his coach Jacque Vaughn, if he remains healthy, he might just return to his favorite position as a point guard. This Tuesday, the Nets trainer […] The post Coach Jacque Vaughn expects Ben Simmons to be B...2023Continue with Ben Simmons
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• Nets Coach Addresses Rocky Relationship With Ben Simmons
Ben Simmons had a rough first season with the Nets and it was reflected in his relationship with head coach Jacque Vaughn. The 27-year-old was battling multiple ailments that included recovering from major back surgery. Because of this, Simmons struggled on the court and was berated by the media for it. Vaughn also found the […] The post Nets Coach Addresses Rocky Relationship With Ben Simmo...2023Continue with Ben Simmons
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• Ben Simmons 100 Percent For Start Of Training Camp, Will Do 5-On-5
The Brooklyn Nets will have Ben Simmons on the court when training camp starts next week. Nets head coach Jacque Vaughn said that Simmons is 100% for the start of camp and that the versatile guard/forward will do 5-on-5 work from the jump. Simmons has appeared in 42 games for Brooklyn, since the team acquired him at the 2022 NBA trade deadline. Simmons missed the last 24 games of the regular seaso...2023Read about Ben Simmons
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• Ben Simmons 100% For Start Of Training Camp
The Brooklyn Nets will have Ben Simmons on the court when training camp starts next week. Nets head coach Jacque Vaughn said that Simmons is 100% for the start of camp and that the versatile guard/forward will do 5-on-5 work from the jump. Simmons has appeared in 42 games for Brooklyn, since the team acquired him at the 2022 NBA trade deadline. Simmons missed the last 24 games of the regular seaso...2023Click for news about Ben Simmons
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• Ben Simmons: I'm A Point Guard
Ben Simmons is at the tail-end of what many experts said would be an 18-month recovery from back surgery. Simmons is expected to be 100% by November. When he is, the Brooklyn Nets versatile player expects to be the team's lead guard again. Simmons said he's gotten assurances from Nets coach Jacque Vaughn that he'll be running the offense again too. "That's what I know. As much as people would try ...2023See more articles Ben Simmons
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• Ben Simmons officially out for the season, Brooklyn Nets head coach Jacque Vaughn says
Head coach Jacque Vaughn announced that point guard Ben Simmons is officially out for the season with a back injury....2023Read about Ben Simmons
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• Mikal Bridges: I Just Want To Play Every Game, That's My ThingMikal Bridges has the NBA's longest active consecutive game streak at 385 and counting. Bridges is one of just four players on pace to play in 82 games. Bridges also never missed a game during his three seasons at Villanova. "Always just been blessed," Bridges told The Athletic. "I think my body might get hurt, heals a little faster. Everybody's body is a little different, but my body will hurt a...2023Visit the page Mikal Bridges -
• Ben Simmons’ injury-filled Nets season is overBen Simmons won’t play again for the Nets this season, head coach Jacque Vaughn said Tuesday....2023See also Ben Simmons -
• Ben Simmons injury update: Nets star out for the remainder of the season due to back issueNets head coach Jacque Vaughn announced the news on Tuesday...2023Read about Ben Simmons
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• Nets’ Ben Simmons ruled out for rest of season with back injury
The Brooklyn Nets have ruled out Ben Simmons for the remainder of the season amid the guard dealing with a nerve impingement in his back, coach Jacque Vaughn said Tuesday. Here’s what you need to know: Simmons is beginning a rehab program on his back and is expected to make a full recovery, according to Vaughn. Brooklyn announced Simmons’ nerve impingement four days ago and did not pr...2023Visit the page Ben Simmons
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• Jacque Vaughn Says Ben Simmons Is Probably Out For Season
Brooklyn Nets forward Ben Simmons was recently diagnosed with a nerve impingement in his back. That injury will keep him out indefinitely, but Nets coach Jacque Vaughn is being realistic about Simmons' timeline to return. "For me as a coach, there's some things that I can control, some things that I can't control," Vaughn said. "What I can't control is the impingement. What I can control is gettin...2023Check it out Brooklyn Nets
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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 […]...2023See more Ben Simmons
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• Nets’ Ben Simmons now dealing with back soreness along with knee issue
Jacque Vaughn has an unfortunate injury update on Ben Simmons....2023See also Ben Simmons
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• Ben Simmons Out At Least One Game With Sore Left Knee
The Brooklyn Nets ruled Ben Simmons out for Sunday's game against the Atlanta Hawks, though Simmons could miss more time. "We're going to reevaluate it in about a week and see where I'm at. There's some targets I need to hit and get to," said Simmons. Simmons had fluid drained from the knee and a platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection before the All-Star break. Simmons then said he felt pain after a...2023See also Ben Simmons
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• Ime Udoka Emerges As Candidate For HawksThe Atlanta Hawk are considering Ime Udoka for their head coaching vacancy, sources tell Marc Stein of Substack. The Boston Celtics recently elevated Joe Mazzulla to permanent head coach, replacing Udoka. The Celtics suspended Udoka for the entire 22-23 season due to a relationship with a staff member that the team deemed a violation of team policy. The Brooklyn Nets were close to hiring Udoka as...2023Continue with Ime Udoka -
• What Nets’ Jacque Vaughn Revealed From Chat With Kyrie IrvingBrooklyn Nets head coach Jacque Vaughn found himself in an odd position Friday. With the Nets tasked with weathering the storm of Kevin Durant’s injury, news broke out about Kyrie Irving’s trade request before the Feb. 9 NBA trade deadline. Vaughn, who debuted in the role after replacing ex-head coach Steve Nash, has done more […] The post What Nets’ Jacque Vaughn Revealed ...2023Read about Kyrie Irving -
• Kyrie Irving Sitting Out First Game Since Trade Request
In the wake of Friday’s trade request, Kyrie Irving won’t be active for the Nets‘ game tonight against the Wizards, tweets Nick Friedell of ESPN. Brooklyn has added Irving to its injury report, citing right calf soreness. In a pre-game session with reporters, coach Jacque Vaughn said Irving didn’t attend the team’s afternoon walkthrough, and […]...2023See more articles Kyrie Irving
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• Kyrie Irving Misses Tuesday Game, Day-To-Day With Right Calf SorenessKyrie Irving sat out the Brooklyn Nets' 106-98 loss to the San Antonio Spurs due to a sore right calf. Jacque Vaughn said that he does not believe the injury is serious, and that Irving will not need an MRI. "Just reported a little tightness. It's essentially just day to day. We'll check on him [Wednesday], and hopefully this is short-term," said Vaughn. Seth Curry, starting for Irving, finished w...2023Read about Kyrie Irving -
• Kevin Durant Leaves Game With Knee Injury, Likely To Get MRI On MondayKevin Durant left the Brooklyn Nets' 102-101 win over the Miami Heat in the third quarter with a knee injury and did not return to the game. The injury occurred with 1:05 left in the third quarter, when Ben Simmons fell back on Durant's knee after blocking a shot. Durant continued to rub his knee while walking up and down the court before he was subbed out of the game. Durant is likely to get an ...2023Continue with Kevin Durant