Ben Simmons is set to begin training camp next week with no restrictions after two injury-shortened seasons in Brooklyn. If he stays healthy, Simmons may even be able to return to his roots as a point guard. Brooklyn Nets coach Jacque Vaughn said Tuesday that the former All-Star has been playing 5-on-5 this summer and will have an expanded role offensively if he can avoid further injuries.
Ben Simmons is preparing for the upcoming season with the Brooklyn Nets and believes in a positive shift in his career. Simmons played in only 100 games in the last three seasons, including the 2021-22 campaign, which he missed entirely due to a back injury. The 27-year-old says this summer has been one of the best in his career.
It's been 10 years since Ben Simmons last played for the Australian national team. Ready to get back to the NBA fully healthy, the Brooklyn Nets forward wants to return to the Boomers squad as well.
Ben Simmons is set to begin training camp next week with no restrictions after two injury-shortened seasons in Brooklyn. If he stays healthy, Simmons may even be able to return to his roots as a point guard. Brooklyn Nets coach Jacque Vaughn said Tuesday that the former All-Star has been playing 5-on-5 this summer and will have an expanded role offensively if he can avoid further injuries.
Ben Simmons is preparing for the upcoming season with the Brooklyn Nets and believes in a positive shift in his career. Simmons played in only 100 games in the last three seasons, including the 2021-22 campaign, which he missed entirely due to a back injury. The 27-year-old says this summer has been one of the best in his career.
It's been 10 years since Ben Simmons last played for the Australian national team. Ready to get back to the NBA fully healthy, the Brooklyn Nets forward wants to return to the Boomers squad as well.
FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 is set to be held across three host countries -- Japan, Indonesia, and the Philippines -- from August 25 to September 10.
Australia's head coach, Brian Goorjian, has made it clear that the Boomers won't plead with Ben Simmons to join the national team. Goorjian emphasized that their approach is not about recruitment.
After several years of difficulties, Ben Simmons seems to be finally ready to make his true return to the NBA. The player has been out since late February due to a problem with his back. However, good news has reached the Brooklyn Nets.
Ben Simmons will not participate in the FIBA World Cup 2023 starting in August, according to Nets Daily. Despite this, the Brooklyn Nets remain optimistic about his ability to regain top form in the upcoming season.
Ever since the start of the 2021-22 NBA season, Ben Simmons has been in the public spotlight, and not for the best of reasons. This time, NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley weighed in on it, remembering the dilemma that the Philadelphia 76ers once had.
The long wait to see Ben Simmons play again for Australia could end this summer with Boomers coach Brian Goorjian revealing "there is a really strong chance that he plays" at the FIBA Basketball World Cup.
Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons has donated a basketball court to Machang Town of Gui'an New Area in southwest China's Guizhou Province. At a press conference held virtually, Simmons explained his relationship with China.
Ben Simmons' season in Brooklyn is officially over, Nets coach Jacque Vaughn says. Simmons is beginning a rehab program on his back. Team doctors and specialists expect him to make a full recovery. The Aussie hasn't played since February 15th. He was diagnosed with a nerve impingement in his back. Simmons has been plagued with injuries throughout the last several seasons.
Brooklyn Nets star Ben Simmons hasn't played since February 15th when he logged in 20 minutes in a win against the Miami Heat. Since then, the squad had to battle in 15 matches without one of its main players. With just 9 games remaining to play in the regular season, the team announced an injury update. The Nets' official statement reads:
For the first time since being traded from the 76ers in February, Ben Simmons made his return to Philadelphia. The Australian guard admitted he expected a more hostile environment. "I thought it was going to be louder," Simmons said after Nets 106-115 loss vs. the 76ers. Simmons finished the game with 11 points (4/7 2PT, 3/6 FT), 7 rebounds, 11 assists, 3 steals, 3 blocks, and 3 turnovers.
The frustration surrounding Brooklyn Nets star Ben Simmons had been building in recent weeks within the organization, according to Shams Charania and Sam Amick of The Athletic. The coaching staff and players have been concerned about his availability and level of play, with some questioning his passion for the game, sources told the American media outlet.
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey is quickly becoming a household name in his home country of Australia. Since being drafted No. 6 by OKC in the 2021 NBA draft, the former Australian NBL Adelaide 36ers star has been improving year after year. With his lethal passing ability, great vision and ability to nail a tough jump shot, he became a valuable asset to the rebuilding Thunder.
Ben Simmons has not suited up for the Australian national team since he was drafted in 2016. Putting his shooting numbers from long-range aside, that's another area where a Brooklyn Nets player has to step up. And his plans exactly to do so. "I was in the middle of the shit," Simmons recalled the situation with Tokyo Olympics last year when his life entered freefall.
Last night, Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons missed his second game in a row due to knee soreness. According to Shams Charania from The Athletic, the team will be cautious with the player before bringing him back to the court.
Ben Simmons' start of the 2022-23 NBA season hasn't been as successful as probably hoped. After getting traded to the Brooklyn Nets from the Philadelphia 76ers last year, the 2.08-meter guard has been struggling during the first week. Asked about his teammate's rough beginning, Kyrie Irving defended Simmons.
Brooklyn Nets point guard Ben Simmons got baited by the Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant, but the Australian wasn't happy with the referee's decision. With 4:20 minutes left until the end of the game, Morant burned the clock by not touching the ball. After 20 seconds of walking the dog, Morant took the ball into his hands, and finally, Simmons got closer to put some pressure on.
A viral clip of Ben Simmons airballing a shot in an event for Brooklyn Nets fans spiraled the social media. The Australian player decided to address the elephant in the room with ESPN after a practice yesterday.
