Ben Simmons Out Against Suns
3 months agoBrooklyn Nets guard/forward Ben Simmons (knee) is out for Wednesday's matchup versus the Phoenix Suns due to a left knee contusion. Simmons returned for the Nets on Monday after nearly a three-month absence, amassing 10 points, 11 assists and eight rebounds in the rout of the Utah Jazz, so it's rough timing for the 27-year-old point forward to head back to the sidelines. The slow-healing Simmons developed swelling in his knee after the game, but since tests have shown no further issues, he should be deemed day-to-day ahead of Saturday's showdown against the Philadelphia 76ers. With Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) also out on Wednesday, Lonnie Walker IV, Dennis Smith Jr., and Royce O'Neale should have longer leashes from Brooklyn's bench.
Source: Shams Charania - The Athletic
Source: Shams Charania - The Athletic