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• NBA Stars Played In 85 Percent Of Games, Compared To 75 Percent In Previous Three Seasons

NBA stars, as defined by the Player Participation Policy, played in 85 percent games, which was up 10 percentage points compared to the previous three 82-game seasons. This includes players like Ja Morant, Ben Simmons and LaMelo Ball, who missed the vast majority of their seasons. On average, stars played in 65 games this season compared to 60 last season. Zion Williamson set a new personal record...2024
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• Nets Notes: Schröder, Simmons, Clowney, Walker, Tsai
The Nets will have a decision to make a point guard this offseason, writes Brian Lewis of The New York Post. Ben Simmons and Dennis Schröder, both of whom have been starters this season when healthy, will be entering the final year of their respective contracts. And while Simmons’ $40MM cap hit may ensure he […]...2024
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• ‘No Indications’ Ben Simmons Will Get Bought Out By Nets

According to NBA reporter Brian Lewis of The New York Post, there are “no indications” Ben Simmons will get bought out by the Brooklyn Nets. Simmons signed a five-year, $177 million extension with the Philadelphia 76ers in July 2019. He’s only played in 172 games with the Sixers and Nets since signing that deal. “There […] The post ‘No Indications’ B...2024
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• Nets Unlikely To Pursue Buyout With Ben Simmons

Ben Simmons has played in only 57 games during his tenure with the Brooklyn Nets. Next season, Simmons will be on an expiring contract worth $40.3 million. That's led to speculation about what Brooklyn might do with Simmons, and his contract, this offseason. One thing that seems off the table is a buyout. The Nets have given no indication they will look for Simmons to reduce his salary in a move t...2024
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• Shaquille O’Neal Wants To Learn How Ben Simmons Can Make $80 Million And Play Only 55 Games

NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal trolled Brooklyn Nets forward Ben Simmons. O’Neal said on his podcast that he wants to learn how Simmons can make $80 million while playing only 55 games. Jamal, Shaq, and Adam reveal which NBA players they’d pay to watch live 👀 Episode 14 is LIVE now: https://t.co/LZ5Yij33lB pic.twitter.com/Dvek81gkTu — The Big […] The post Shaquill...2024
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• Shaq savagely shades Ben Simmons over multi-million dollar paydays, missed playing time

During the latest installment of his show, “The Big Podcast with Shaq,” the Hall of Fame center didn't hold back while discussing Simmons' injury and contract situation in Brooklyn....2024

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• Shaq savagely shades Ben Simmons over multi-million dollar paydays, missed playing time
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• Help for NBA playoff teams could be found in an unlikely spot

The Timberwolves' Karl-Anthony Towns is injured, and whether he makes it back for the playoffs is uncertain. The Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis has a hamstring injury that can take a long time to heal. The Nets' Ben Simmons is out for the season, but a play-in spot for Brooklyn is not out of the question....2024
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• Ben Simmons undergoes successful back surgery for the 2nd time since joining Nets in 2022

The 27-year-old is expected to make a full recovery for training camp next season, the team said....2024
• Nets’ Ben Simmons undergoes back surgery for the second time
Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons underwent a successful microscopic partial discectomy to alleviate the nerve impingement in his lower back. Simmons is expected to make a full recovery in time for training camp next season, the Nets announced Thursday. The team ruled the three-time All-Star out for the remainder of the 2023-24 season last week […] The post Nets’ Ben Simmons undergoes ba...2024
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• Ben Simmons undergoes surgery after Nets shut him down for season

The Nets did not offer a timeline for his recovery, but the team said Simmons is expected to make a full recovery in time for training camp next season....2024
• Nets' Ben Simmons undergoes another surgery on lower back

Simmons was already out for the season but the Nets say he should be fully recovered by training camp next fall....2024
• Nets' Simmons has 2nd back surgery in 3 years

Ben Simmons had back surgery for the second time in three years, and the former No. 1 pick and the Nets hope the procedure will provide the relief he needs to complete a full season....2024
• Nets' Ben Simmons has back surgery, expected to be ready for training camp

Nets guard Ben Simmons had back surgery to alleviate a nerve impingement....2024

• Ben Simmons purchases Los Angeles home 2700 miles from Philly
Philadelphia 76ers fans are rooting for Ben Simmons to get out of town ASAP. Now, they seem to be one step closer to getting their wish, as the All-Star “guard” recently purchased a brand-new mansion in Los Angeles — almost 3,000 miles away from Philly. According to Dirt, the 24-year old closed on a swanky […] The post Ben Simmons purchases Los Angeles home 2700 miles from Philly...2021

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"Ben Simmons injury: Nets guard will miss rest of the season due to lingering back issues"

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"Imagine this: Markelle Fultz has turned out to be better than Ben Simmons"

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"The Nets are trading James Harden to the 76ers for Ben Simmons, Seth Curry, Andre Drummond and two first-round draft picks, sources tell ESPN."

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"The 76ers fined Ben Simmons his game salary for missing Thursday's win over the Pistons and plan to continue fining him until he cooperates with team physicians on his mental health and fulfills other related obligations, sources told ESPN."

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"He was asked whether the Dubs should pursue Embiid or his Sixers running mate Ben Simmons […] The post Why the Warriors should pursue Joel Embiid, according to Chris Mullin appeared first on ClutchPoints."

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"NBA Star Index: Anthony Davis, Ben Simmons putting on defensive clinics; Carmelo Anthony getting last laugh"

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"After growing up in Australia, Ben Simmons is now following—and surpassing—his father’s path as a promising prep baller in America."

• Nets Notes: Schröder, Simmons, Clowney, Walker, Tsai
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• Nets Unlikely To Pursue Buyout With Ben Simmons
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• Shaq savagely shades Ben Simmons over multi-million dollar paydays, missed playing time
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• Ben Simmons undergoes surgery after Nets shut him down for season
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• The Ben Simmons era was a disaster from the jump

Though Ben Simmons has one year left on his contract, it's not clear if he'll ever play for the Nets — or anyone — again....2024
• J.J. Redick slams Doc Rivers’ lack of accountability with Bucks

Doc Rivers’ history of excuses got lit up by J.J. Redick on ESPN Doc Rivers left his broadcasting job on ESPN last month to take over as the new head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks. The Bucks were 30-13 on the day they fired Adrian Griffin; under Rivers so far, Milwaukee is 3-7. No team faces more pressure to right the ship in the “second half” of the season than the Bucks. Rivers was making excuse...2024
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• Nets’ Ben Simmons Tweaks 76ers Fans: ‘I Got Grown Men Pissed Off’

The Nets guard and former No. 1 draft pick seems to enjoy the boos in Philadelphia....2024
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• Ben Simmons looked like his old self in Nets return, in a good way

Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images Ben Simmons’ return was everything the Nets hoped for Basketball feels like it’s only been a part-time job for Ben Simmons ever since his infamous meltdown with the Philadelphia 76ers during the second round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs. Simmons’ career has more or less unraveled ever since he bypassed a wide open dunk in Game 7 of that series: Doc Rivers and ...2024
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• Ben Simmons opens up about Nets return, rest of season's potential

Ben Simmons returned from injury to the Nets in Monday's 147-114 win over the Utah Jazz and offered a big-picture look at what's next....2024
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• 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...2024
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• NBA Stars Played In 85 Percent Of Games, Compared To 75 Percent In Previous Three Seasons
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• Ben Simmons’ latest injury ends his season — and possibly his Nets career

Ben Simmons appeared in just 15 games this season, averaging 6.1 points per game....2024
• Bulls player pulled a ‘Ben Simmons’ by passing up WIDE OPEN layup for missed 3

The NBA’s three-point addiction has gone too far. The fall of Ben Simmons started with a refusal to throw down a wide-open dunk. The infamous Simmons blunder happened in the fourth quarter of Game 7 between the Philadelphia 76ers and Atlanta Hawks in the second round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs. The Sixers would lose the game and the series, and afterwards, Philly head coach Doc Rivers and superstar ...2024
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• Cam Thomas expects to be ‘fine’ after late-game ankle injury

Ben Simmons, who finished with four points, six rebounds and three assists, was playing just his 57th game for the Nets — 15th this season....2024
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• Ben Simmons Misses Game Against Suns, Will Be Day-To-Day With Knee Contusion
Ben Simmons sat out the Brooklyn Nets' loss to the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night with a knee contusion. Simmons recently returned after missing 12 weeks due to a nerve impingement in his lower back. Simmons had 10 points, 8 rebounds, and 11 assists before landing awkwardly in his return against the Jazz. "He'll be day-to-day going forward. Had an MRI, no structural damage, which was good. Had s...2024
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• Eastern Notes: Simmons, Wizards, Pistons, Russell, Hawks
After recording 10 points, eight rebounds and 11 assists with no turnovers in 18 minutes during Monday’s win vs. Utah, former No. 1 overall pick Ben Simmons appeared to tweak his left knee due to an awkward landing after blocking Talen Horton-Tucker‘s shot (video link). The Nets swingman subsequently underwent an MRI after experiencing swelling, […]...2024
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• Nets Notes: Simmons, Walker, Finney-Smith, Sharpe
Ben Simmons‘ return to action could not have gone much better. He nearly posted a triple-double despite playing just 18 minutes in the Nets’ rout of Utah on Monday. Simmons had 10 points, a game-high 11 assists and eight rebounds after missing 38 straight games with a nerve impingement in his back. “Once he said […]...2024
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• Ben Simmons looked like his old self in Nets return, in a good way
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• Nets throttle Jazz for 147-114 win as Ben Simmons just misses triple-double in return

Ben Simmons had 10 points, 11 assists and eight rebounds in his return from a 38-game absence, Mikal Bridges added 33 points and the Brooklyn Nets routed the Utah Jazz 147-114 on Monday night....2024
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• East Notes: Knicks, Kyle Lowry, Nets, Ben Simmons, Pacers

Knicks The Knicks overcame a nine-point deficit at the start of the fourth quarter to top the Nets, 108-103, with guard Jalen Brunson and power forward Julius Randle each finishing with 30 points. New York has now won four straight to keep pace in the Eastern Conference. “We just kept grinding. Obviously, they were pretty […] The post East Notes: Knicks, Kyle Lowry, Nets, Ben Simmons, Pacers...2024
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• Bulls player pulled a ‘Ben Simmons’ by passing up WIDE OPEN layup for missed 3
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• Doc Rivers Finally Comes Clean About Ben Simmons Playoffs Mess
It was a moment that cemented Philly fans’ hatred of Ben Simmons forever, but Doc Rivers is taking some of the responsibility for his part in what happened. When Simmons passed on an open layup that would have tied Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals against Atlanta in 2021, it was a turning point […] The post Doc Rivers Finally Comes Clean About Ben Simmons Playoffs Mess appeared ...2024
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• Nets’ biggest mistake at the 2022 NBA Trade Deadline
When the Brooklyn Nets traded James Harden to the Philadelphia 76ers for Ben Simmons, the basketball world stopped for a moment. Everyone was aware that both Simmons and Harden need to be moved. However, no one expected a deal to be made so fast. Reports of Harden’s frustration with the franchise left the Nets stumbling […] The post Nets’ biggest mistake at the 2022 NBA Trade Deadline ...2022
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• The Sixers have a $289 million problem on their hands
The Philadelphia 76ers are in trouble. In addition to falling behind two games to none against the rival Boston Celtics in the opening round of the NBA playoffs, the Sixers are cap-strapped for the coming years. The 76ers’ playoff hopes died the moment All-Star guard Ben Simmons suffered a season-ending knee injury during one of […] The post The Sixers have a $289 million problem on their ha...2020
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• Sixers coach Brett Brown on Ben Simmons: 'I want a 3-point shot a game, minimum'
Ben Simmons made his second career 3-pointer Saturday night, but Sixers coach Brett Brown is looking forward to the day Simmons’ long-distance shooting isn’t a story anymore, writes Tim Bontemps of ESPN. Brown challenged Simmons to make the 3-pointer a regular part of his arsenal, telling reporters he would like him to shoot at least one every game. “This is what I want,” Brown said, ”and you can...2019
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• Watch: Russell Westbrook stares down Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons
Oklahoma City Thunder guard and reigning NBA MVP Russell Westbrook was not about to let Sunday’s game against the Philadelphia 76ers end before seemingly responding to a play from earlier in the evening.Dribbling out the clock with his Thunder up 122-112, Russ made share to stare down both Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons in what was a beautiful moment of petty. Embiid pretty much destroyed Westbrook o...2018
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• Joel Embiid wants Ben Simmons to dunk all over Lonzo Ball
Lonzo Ball, who was selected second overall by the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night's NBA Draft, has earned plenty of headlines leading up to his professional career. Many of them have come courtesy of his father, LaVar, whose bold statements have raised no small amount of eyebrows in recent month....2017
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• WATCH: Ben Simmons Buys Sneakers for a Kid at the Mall
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• Bryan Colangelo Talks Ben Simmons, Joel Embiid and More in B/R Exclusive
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• Sources: Nets deal Harden to 76ers for Simmons

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• Nets' Kevin Durant on 'quiet' 76ers fans: 'Hard to chant at Ben Simmons when you're losing by that much'
Brooklyn won by 29 points on Thursday night in Simmons' first game with the Nets against Philadelphia...2022
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• Sources: 76ers fining uncooperative Simmons

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• Nets' Kevin Durant on James Harden for Ben Simmons swap: 'I think everybody got what they wanted'
Durant also said he's 'excited' about the Nets' new look...2022
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• Julius Erving says NBA players today are 'softer' than his era, explains why the 76ers should be patient
Erving gives a measured take on the Ben Simmons situation in Philadelphia...2021
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• Sources: Simmons files grievance seeking $20M

Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons has filed a grievance to challenge the nearly $20 million of salary withheld to him by the Philadelphia 76ers this season, setting up a potentially significant showdown, sources told ESPN on Saturday....2022
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• Waiver wire pickups: What to expect as Ben Simmons returns

The fantasy basketball waiver wire always has players who can help fill holes in your roster. Here are the ones to add before it's too late....2024
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SportsLine's Mike McClure, a DFS pro with almost $2M in winnings, gives optimal lineup advice...2019
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• NBA Stars Played In 85 Percent Of Games, Compared To 75 Percent In Previous Three Seasons
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• Ben Simmons undergoes successful back surgery for the 2nd time since joining Nets in 2022
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• Ben Simmons undergoes surgery after Nets shut him down for season
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• Ben Simmons Undergoes Second Back Surgery

Guard/forward Ben Simmons underwent a successful microscopic partial discectomy on Thursday to alleviate the nerve impingement in his lower left back, the Nets announced in a press release (Twitter link via Michael Scotto of HoopsHype). The former No. 1 overall pick is expected to make a full recovery ahead of training camp in the fall, […]...2024
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• Nets’ Ben Simmons Undergoes Another Back Surgery

Brooklyn Nets forward Ben Simmons underwent a successful microscopic partial discectomy earlier today (3/14) to alleviate the nerve impingement in his lower back. The three-time NBA All-Star is expected to make a full recovery in time for training camp next season. Simmons has now undergone two back surgeries since getting traded to the Nets in […] The post Nets’ Ben Simmons Undergoes ...2024
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• Ben Simmons Undergoes Back Surgery
Ben Simmons underwent a successful microscopic partial discectomy on Thursday to alleviate the nerve impingement in his lower back. The procedure was performed by Dr. Timur Urakov, in consultation with Dr. Barth Green, at UHealth Jackson Memorial Medical Center. Simmons is expected to make a full recovery in time for training camp next season. Simmons played in just 15 games with the Brooklyn Nets...2024
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• Nets Unlikely To Pursue Buyout With Ben Simmons
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• Joel Embiid hinted he could be next NBA superstar to request trade with cryptic comments
Joel Embiid put 76ers on clock by hinting at trade request. Joel Embiid is firmly in the prime of his career. The superstar center finally won NBA MVP this past season after consecutive second place finishes. He will turn 30 years old in March. There’s only one thing missing on Embiid’s resume at this point: an NBA championship. Embiid’s lack of success in the NBA Playoffs is hard to ignore. He’s ...2023
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• NBA Star Power Index: Kyrie Irving is making LeBron James miss him
Ben Simmons and Lonzo Ball are rookies generating much buzz, but that's where the similarities end...2017
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• Early-Summer Returns Show Lakers That Post-Kobe Era Could Be a Lot of Fun
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• Like Him or Loathe Him, D'Angelo Russell Will Be a Star, and He'll Tell You Why
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• Lakers' Kids Helping Kobe Find Joy in the Little Things Amid Season Gone Wrong
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• Free Trade: NBA Deals That Really Need to Happen
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• First Impressions of the Top 2016 NBA Draft Prospects
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• NBA Draft Watch 2016: Who Won Matchup Between Ben Simmons vs. Henry Ellenson?
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