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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' 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.
NBA Fans React To Ben Simmons' Performance In Nets-Celtics Game
On Friday evening, the Brooklyn Nets faced off against the Celtics in Boston. The game was a thriller, but the Nets lost by a score of 108-104 in overtime. Be
Nets' Ben Simmons OK as starter or reserve as long as he stays healthy
While Simmons passed one benchmark being healthy by his seventh game, familiar questions remain. Friday was the 13th time in his 64 Nets games over three seasons that he’s been a reserve.
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
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.
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.
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 pleading with Ben Simmons to shoot more: ‘Has to find a way’
Dorian Finney-Smith, Dennis Schroder, Jalen Wilson and Ziaire Williams all took more shots than Simmons, whose season high in field-goal attempts is five.
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.
Showtime Simmons makes impact off bench in Nets' OT loss
Ben Simmons produces another solid outing for Brooklyn, coming off the bench and filling the stat sheet with eight assists.
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Nic Claxton Starts, Ben Simmons Benched: How do Brooklyn Nets Adjust Their Rotation?
Jordi Fernández’s first major decision as Brooklyn Nets head coach came on Friday night, as he started Nic Claxton against ...
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," ...
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.
Brooklyn Nets vs. Cleveland Cavaliers: Injury Report
Now 4-5, the Brooklyn Nets look to hand the Cleveland Cavaliers, and former head coach Kenny Atkinson, their first loss of ...