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Nets' Ben Simmons reacts to coming off bench during current road trip
Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons came off the bench for the first time this season in Friday's loss at the Boston Celtics.
Nets' Ben Simmons Reacts to Benching Amid Road Trip
Ben Simmons has been producing for the Brooklyn Nets early in the season through seven games. As the Nets start at 4-6, Simmons is averaging 6.1 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 6.4 assists in 24.9 minutes per game. Simmons (back) did not play in Saturday's game ...
Nets making Ben Simmons earn a starting spot alongside Nic Claxton: ‘What coach wants’
CLEVELAND — Nic Claxton and Ben Simmons haven’t started together so far this season. And it doesn’t sound like it’ll happen until Simmons makes it happen, until he plays so well that Nets coach Jordi Fernandez has no choice but to start him.
Ben Simmons to Come Off Bench for Nets vs. Celtics amid Back Injury Management
Ben Simmons will come off the bench for the first time during the 2024-25 season on Friday. Simmons was replaced by center Nic Claxton in the Brooklyn
Jokes Are Pouring In After Brooklyn Nets' Ben Simmons Decision
Simmons isn't exactly the most well-loved player in the league, which is why it comes as no surprise that the jokes started pouring in on X after the fans learned about the Nets' decision to relegate the 28-year-old to a bench role.
Nets' Ben Simmons ruled out for Cavaliers matchup due to rest plan
The Nets are being cautious with Ben Simmons after the three-time All-Star's last two seasons cut short by back injuries.
Nets' Ben Simmons comes off bench for first time this year at Celtics
The Brooklyn Nets announced before Friday's game at the Boston Celtics that Ben Simmons would be coming off the bench for the first time this season.
NBA Fans React To Ben Simmons' Performance In Nets-Grizzlies Game
On Wednesday evening, the Brooklyn Nets played the Memphis Grizzlies in Tennessee. The Nets won by a score of 119-106 to improve to 2-3 in their first five gam
Nets' Ben Simmons sidelined for first time in 2024-25 season
Ben Simmons will be out of the Nets' lineup for the first time this season on Tuesday when his team hosts the Nuggets.
Nets Notebook: Nic Claxton returns to starting lineup for good; Ben Simmons benched
Nic Claxton returned to the Nets’ starting lineup, seemingly for good, on Friday against the Boston Celtics. That meant Ben Simmons, who had started six games at center this season in place of a limited Claxton, came off the bench for the first time in 2024-25.
Nets' Ben Simmons OK as starter or reserve as long as he stays healthy
Simmons played his seventh game of the season. Last season, he played in six of the Nets’ first seven games before suffering a pinched nerve that kept him out for 2 1/2 months and eventually limited him to 15 games.
Nets HC Wants Ben Simmons to Shoot More: 'Goal' Is 10 Shots, 'He's More Than Capable'
Brooklyn Nets head coach Jordi Fernández urged Ben Simmons to be more aggressive on offense. "I want him to shoot more," ...
Banged-up Nets Ben Simmons, Nic Claxton practice ahead of big showdown with Celtics
The Nets are facing their toughest test of the year just as they’re getting to be their healthiest this season.