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Brooklyn Nets' Ben Simmons to undergo back surgery, out 3-4 months

Oceania · New York

Brooklyn Nets' Ben Simmons to undergo back surgery, out 3-4 months

40% Left coverage: 25 sources

Brooklyn Nets swingman Ben Simmons is scheduled to undergo back surgery Thursday. The 25-year-old Simmons is having a microdiscectomy procedure to address a herniated disc. The decision to undergo the surgery was reached after "consultation with multiple back specialists"See the Story

Ben Simmons injury update: Nets star ruled out for Game 4 vs. Celtics due to back soreness

Ben Simmons injury update: Nets star ruled out for Game 4 vs. Celtics due to back soreness

36% Center coverage: 17 sources

Reggie Miller took to Twitter on Sunday to voice his displeasure with Ben Simmons. Simmons was expected to make his season debut on Monday night against the Celtics. The 25-year-old reportedly suffered a setback in the aftermath of Saturday night's game. Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving will again be asked to shoulder the bulk of the workload.See the Story

Nets' Ben Simmons files grievance against 76ers to recoup nearly $20 million in withheld salary, per report

Brooklyn Nets · Philadelphia

Nets' Ben Simmons files grievance against 76ers to recoup nearly $20 million in withheld salary, per report

46% Center coverage: 13 sources

Ben Simmons has filed a grievance to challenge the nearly $20 million withheld by the Philadelphia 76ers. The grievance will now go to an arbitration process. The 76ers have insisted that Simmons breached his player contract. The NBA and NBPA have been at odds on this issue.See the Story

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Britney Spears Says She’s Going on a Social Media Hiatus ‘For a Little While’

Coverage: 5 sources

Britney Spears announced on Sunday that she's taking a social media break. The singer and her fiancé, Sam Asghari, are expecting their first child together. On April 11, Spears revealed that she was expecting her third child. She has two other children from her previous relationship with Kevin Federline.See the Story

Ben Simmons injury update: Nets optimistic guard could make team debut in first round of playoffs, per report

38% Left coverage: 8 sources

Simmons has not played this season after requesting a trade from the 76ers. He was acquired by the Nets at the trade deadline as part of a package for James Harden. He has yet to play for Brooklyn after suffering a herniated disc in his back that required an epidural shot in late March.See the Story

Ben Simmons injury update: Nets star undergoes back surgery; expected to be ready for training camp

75% Left coverage: 4 sources

Ben Simmons underwent back surgery on Thursday. He will have a three-week recovery period before beginning rehab, the Nets said. Simmons told the Nets that a "mental block exists for him, dating in part to last summer's postseason, which is creating stress that could serve as a trigger point for his back issues" The Nets traded James Harden for Simmons.See the Story

Ben Simmons injury update: Nets star plans to make debut in Game 4 vs. Celtics, per report

50% Center coverage: 6 sources

Ben Simmons could return for Game 4 of the Brooklyn Nets' first-round series against the Boston Celtics. He has been out since June 20, 2021, with a back injury. Coach Steve Nash says the Nets are not targeting any game for Simmons. If he does return, it would be his first appearance in 309 days.See the Story

Latest report: Ben Simmons targeting Game 4 for debut with Nets

Coverage: 4 sources

Ben Simmons is reportedly preparing to make his season debut for the Nets. The former 76er has not played since last June due to physical and mental health concerns. The 25-year-old should be cleared in time to play, as long as his rehab remains on course.See the Story

Ben Simmons injury update: Nets rule star guard out for remainder of regular season and play-in tournament

100% Center coverage: 5 sources

Ben Simmons won't play the rest of the regular season or the play-in tournament. He has a herniated disk in his back. There's no timetable for when he will play again. He requested a trade from the Sixers in the summer, showed up to camp but then stepped back.See the Story

Ben Simmons injury update: Nets star could make team debut in Game 4 vs. Celtics in playoffs, per report

67% Center coverage: 3 sources

Ben Simmons is targeting a possible return around Games 4 to 6 of the Nets first round series against Celtics. The earliest fans can expect for Simmons to make his season debut is April 25. If he is unable to play in that game and the series ends up going beyond Game 4, the next possible dates would be April 27 (Game 5) or April 29 (Game 6)See the Story

James Harden expected to pick up player option, sign shorter-term extension with 76ers, per report

60% Left coverage: 5 sources

James Harden's future with the Philadelphia 76ers is the most pressing issue the franchise is facing this offseason. The Sixers traded Ben Simmons, Seth Curry, Andre Drummond and a pair of picks to acquire Harden from the Brooklyn Nets in February. Harden has a $47 million player option for next season that he could pick up.See the Story

Ben Simmons injury update: Nets star ruled out for Game 4 vs. Celtics with Brooklyn facing elimination

75% Center coverage: 4 sources

Ben Simmons was not on the Nets bench for Monday's game against the Celtics. The 25-year-old hasn't played in an NBA game since last year and the timeline for his return remains unknown. Simmons was acquired by the Nets in a blockbuster trade that landed James Harden with Philadelphia back in February.See the Story

Steve Nash: ‘Mental component’ to Ben Simmons’ long-delayed return

Coverage: 4 sources

Nets head coach Steve Nash confirmed reports that All-Star forward Ben Simmons is still dealing with mental health issues. Nash said the organization is doing what it can to help Simmons get back on the floor. Simmons has been recovering from a herniated disk in his lower back and reportedly experienced back soreness Sunday.See the Story

Maya Jama leaves fans speechless as she poses in leather bra for 'perfect' snap

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

Presenter Maya Jama - who is currently engaged to NBA basketball star Ben Simmons - sent pulses racing as she modelled a leather outfit whilst posing up a storm on a photoshootSee the Story

Basketball · Center

Former Sixers big man signals possible return on Instagram with free-agency 48 hours away

Former Sixers center and Ben Simmons trade casualty Andre Drummond may be keen to return to Philadelphia. The free-agent posted an Instagram yesterday rockingSee the Story

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