Nets List Ben Simmons As Out for Game 4 Against Celtics It was previously reported that he was targeting a return within Games 4 to 6. Sports Illustrated · Apr 24, 2022
Nets rule Ben Simmons out for Game 4 Grand opening, grand closing, and in Brooklyn, it was neither. Tribune News Service · Apr 24, 2022
If Ben Simmons ready to play ‘that means there’s limited risk of injury’: Nets’ Steve Nash Steve Nash said the Nets were not considering too heavily the risk of re-injury to Ben Simmons’ lower back. The head coach said the team was weighing whether the All-Star guard would be ready to play at all. Tribune News Service · Apr 24, 2022
Steve Nash Is Being Exposed Against Boston Kevin Durant isn’t doing his part against Boston. But his coach isn’t putting him in a position to succeed. Sports Illustrated · Apr 24, 2022
Stefan Bondy: Nothing goes to plan for Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving as Nets one loss from elimination NEW YORK — It was the biggest game Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving ever played as teammates, the weight of their Brooklyn experiment hanging in the balance. Tribune News Service · Apr 24, 2022
Under pressure to avoid first-round disaster, Nets coach Steve Nash says he’ll make small adjustments for pivotal Game 3 NEW YORK — After the Nets’ stars and offense were stifled by the Celtics’ game plan, Steve Nash teased some tweaks to unlock Kevin Durant but warned against expecting a schematic overhaul for Saturday’s Game 3. Tribune News Service · Apr 23, 2022
Nets' Ben Simmons hopeful for long-awaited return next week, but will it be too late? NEW YORK — Ben Simmons is on the brink of returning but it won’t matter if his teammates don’t handle business in Game 3. Tribune News Service · Apr 22, 2022
Ben Simmons and Robert Williams will make Nets-Celtics even more interesting I'm going to miss seeing what outfits Ben Simmons wears on the bench. USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 22, 2022
Simmons ‘Very Hopeful’ He’ll Be Cleared During Nets-Celtics The three-time All-Star, who last played in June 2021, has been with the Nets since Feb. 10. Sports Illustrated · Apr 22, 2022
Robert Williams could return in Game 3 or Game 4 Shams Charania: Boston Celtics center Robert Williams is close to a return and could play in Game 3 (Saturday) or Game 4 (Monday) vs. Nets, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Final determination will be made on how Williams feels day-to-day after ... USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 22, 2022
Shams: Robert Williams III ‘is close to a return and could play in Game 3 … or Game 4 … vs. Nets’ To say this is a significant development in the series Boston already holds a 2 - 0 lead is an understatement. USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 22, 2022
If the Brooklyn Nets depend on Ben Simmons vs. the Boston Celtics, they’ll be sent home fast, says Kendrick Perkins The former Boston big man doesn't believe the former 76er will be a serious factor for Brooklyn. USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 22, 2022
CJ McCollum on Devin Booker missing multiple games: A wounded animal is more dangerous than a healthy one Christian Clark: CJ McCollum on the likelihood Devin Booker misses several games: "What I've told the team many times is a wounded animal is more dangerous than a healthy animal because you don't know what to expect." Source: Twitter @cclark_13 ... USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 21, 2022
Devin Booker could miss 2-3 weeks Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker has suffered a Grade 1 right hamstring strain and could miss 2-3 weeks, sources told ESPN's Brian Windhorst on Thursday. Source: ESPN What's the buzz on Twitter? Emiliano Carchia @ Sportando Phoenix Suns Devin Booker ... USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 21, 2022
USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 21, 2022 Robert Williams has had no setbacks, 4-6 week return benchmark ‘looking good’ Jay King: Ime Udoka said Robert Williams will travel with the Celtics. He's progressing well, has had no setbacks. "That benchmark that we aimed (for) of 4-6 weeks is looking good." Source: Twitter @ByJayKing What's the buzz on Twitter? Brian Robb @ ...
Sports Illustrated · Apr 21, 2022 Ben Simmons Reportedly Planning to Debut in Game 4 vs. Celtics The three-time All-Star has not played since last June, but has been with the Nets since Feb. 10.
Sports Illustrated · Apr 21, 2022 It’s Desperation Time for the Nets Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving didn’t click Wednesday, and now Brooklyn is staring down a 2–0 hole against a more well-organized Boston squad.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 20, 2022 Celtics injury update: Boston’s Robert Williams III, Nets’ Ben Simmons progressing towards returns, not ready yet A cloud -- likely intentional -- hangs over exactly when either will return.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 20, 2022 Steve Nash on Ben Simmons return: I don’t think we’re targeting any game Kristian Winfield: Steve Nash on Woj's report that Ben Simmons is targeting Game 4: "That's news to me. I don't think we're targeting any game. … We haven't penciled in anything or made any conclusions yet. I think he's got a long way to go." ...
Tribune News Service · Apr 20, 2022 Nets coach Steve Nash says it’s on Ben Simmons to say ‘I’m ready, I want to play’ BOSTON — If Ben Simmons is going to play a playoff game this season, the decision will be his, not anyone else’s.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 20, 2022 A Ben Simmons return for Game 4 looking like a realistic target, even Game 3 a possibility Adrian Wojnarowski: Based on Ben Simmons' progress in practices this week - and the anticipation of him further accelerating in the coming days - Game 4 vs. Boston on Monday is looming as a realistic target for his Brooklyn debut, sources tell ESPN. ...
Tribune News Service · Apr 19, 2022 Nets' Ben Simmons plays 4-on-4 with contact; Game 3 return possible BOSTON — Nets star forward Ben Simmons participated in four-on-four drills on Monday and five-on-zero “scripting, running through the plays” on Tuesday with no setback to the lower back injury that has restricted him from making his Nets debut, head coach Steve Nash said after Tuesday’s practice at Harvard.
Sports Illustrated · Apr 19, 2022 Ben Simmons Cleared for Contact, Progressing Toward Return Nets coach Steve Nash said the point guard has participated in 4-on-4 drills and is inching toward making his Brooklyn debut.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 18, 2022 Should the Brooklyn Nets bring back Ben Simmons in their series with the Boston Celtics? Not everyone thinks it would be a good idea.
The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 17, 2022 Marcus Hayes: James Harden responds in the NBA playoffs and gives the Sixers a glimpse of their future Embrace Maxey Mania, and Trust the endless Process, and behold the resurrection of Tobias Harris, but know this: