Shams Charania: Nets star Ben Simmons has a muscle strain in his leg and is expected to miss a few games, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium . Simmons has battled through ailments the past few weeks, most recently soreness/swelling in knee, and was in the midst of his best play this season.
Source: Twitter @ShamsCharania
Source: Twitter @ShamsCharania
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Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Joe Harris starts in place of Ben Simmons alongside Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant, Royce O’Neale and Nic Claxton tonight against the Wizards. #Nets – 7:01 PM
Joe Harris starts in place of Ben Simmons alongside Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant, Royce O’Neale and Nic Claxton tonight against the Wizards. #Nets – 7:01 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Jacque Vaughn said Ben Simmons was grabbing the back of his knee Monday and the injury wound up being diagnosed as the upper calf.
Same knee Simmons had been tending to earlier in the season. – 5:49 PM
Jacque Vaughn said Ben Simmons was grabbing the back of his knee Monday and the injury wound up being diagnosed as the upper calf.
Same knee Simmons had been tending to earlier in the season. – 5:49 PM
The Vertical @YahooSportsNBA
Ben Simmons will miss at least the next three games with a left lateral upper calf strain.
https://t.co/5o2U7VnXjq pic.twitter.com/QPp8k8V4Qq – 5:45 PM
Ben Simmons will miss at least the next three games with a left lateral upper calf strain.
https://t.co/5o2U7VnXjq pic.twitter.com/QPp8k8V4Qq – 5:45 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Ben Simmons to miss at least next three games as #Nets‘ injury woes continue nypost.com/2022/11/30/net… via @nypostsports teammate @MarkWSanchez – 5:44 PM
Ben Simmons to miss at least next three games as #Nets‘ injury woes continue nypost.com/2022/11/30/net… via @nypostsports teammate @MarkWSanchez – 5:44 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Ben Simmons and Jacque Vaughn having a chat during pregame warmups. Simmons is out at least three games with a muscle strain. pic.twitter.com/11LnGBnGmZ – 5:36 PM
Ben Simmons and Jacque Vaughn having a chat during pregame warmups. Simmons is out at least three games with a muscle strain. pic.twitter.com/11LnGBnGmZ – 5:36 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Nets say Ben Simmons will miss at least the next three games with a calf strain.
Yuta Watanabe will be reassessed in a week after imaging on his hamstring remained consistent. – 4:58 PM
Nets say Ben Simmons will miss at least the next three games with a calf strain.
Yuta Watanabe will be reassessed in a week after imaging on his hamstring remained consistent. – 4:58 PM
Mike Ganter @Mike_Ganter
No Ben Simmons for Nets on Friday when they host Toronto. Out next three games with injury. – 4:53 PM
No Ben Simmons for Nets on Friday when they host Toronto. Out next three games with injury. – 4:53 PM
Barbara Barker @meanbarb
Ben Simmons diagnosed with calf strain and will miss next3 games Nets say. – 4:52 PM
Ben Simmons diagnosed with calf strain and will miss next3 games Nets say. – 4:52 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Nets also say Ben Simmons has been diagnosed with a left lateral upper calf strain. He will miss the next three games and be reassessed following. – 4:51 PM
Nets also say Ben Simmons has been diagnosed with a left lateral upper calf strain. He will miss the next three games and be reassessed following. – 4:51 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Nets injury updates:
Ben Simmons (lateral left upper calf strain) OUT at least the next 3 games
Yuta Watanabe (strained right hamstring) OUT at least a week – 4:50 PM
Nets injury updates:
Ben Simmons (lateral left upper calf strain) OUT at least the next 3 games
Yuta Watanabe (strained right hamstring) OUT at least a week – 4:50 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
Nets star Ben Simmons has a muscle strain in his leg and is expected to miss a few games, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Simmons has battled through ailments the past few weeks, most recently soreness/swelling in knee, and was in the midst of his best play this season. – 4:48 PM
Nets star Ben Simmons has a muscle strain in his leg and is expected to miss a few games, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Simmons has battled through ailments the past few weeks, most recently soreness/swelling in knee, and was in the midst of his best play this season. – 4:48 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
So to update, we’ve got David Duke Jr and Day’Ron Sharpe out with non-COVID illnesses, Ben Simmons out with knee soreness, Yuta Watanabe out with a right hamstring strain and TJ Warren still rehabbing his left foot. – 12:54 PM
So to update, we’ve got David Duke Jr and Day’Ron Sharpe out with non-COVID illnesses, Ben Simmons out with knee soreness, Yuta Watanabe out with a right hamstring strain and TJ Warren still rehabbing his left foot. – 12:54 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
So to update, we’ve got David Duke Jr and Day’Ron Sharpe out with non-COVID illnesses, Ben Simmons out with knee soreness, Yuta Watanabe our with a right hamstring strain and TJ Warren still rehabbing his left foot. – 12:54 PM
So to update, we’ve got David Duke Jr and Day’Ron Sharpe out with non-COVID illnesses, Ben Simmons out with knee soreness, Yuta Watanabe our with a right hamstring strain and TJ Warren still rehabbing his left foot. – 12:54 PM
Chris Forsberg @ChrisForsberg_
🎙 NEW CELTICS TALK POD 🎙
1-on-1 with Derrick White about throwing lobs to Blake, the joy that Luke Kornet brings, and Ben Simmons-ing a wide-open layup.
Plus, @Brian Robb helps rank Luke Kornet celebrations.
📺 https://t.co/O7CTGUeZDh pic.twitter.com/ncYXW4X3Z1 – 8:30 AM
🎙 NEW CELTICS TALK POD 🎙
1-on-1 with Derrick White about throwing lobs to Blake, the joy that Luke Kornet brings, and Ben Simmons-ing a wide-open layup.
Plus, @Brian Robb helps rank Luke Kornet celebrations.
📺 https://t.co/O7CTGUeZDh pic.twitter.com/ncYXW4X3Z1 – 8:30 AM
Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
The Nets are listing Ben Simmons (left knee soreness) as OUT for tonight vs Washington – 7:57 AM
The Nets are listing Ben Simmons (left knee soreness) as OUT for tonight vs Washington – 7:57 AM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Ben Simmons missing game against #Wizards with sore knee raises more injury questions #nets nypost.com/2022/11/29/ben… via @nypostsports – 7:31 PM
Ben Simmons missing game against #Wizards with sore knee raises more injury questions #nets nypost.com/2022/11/29/ben… via @nypostsports – 7:31 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Ben Simmons missed four consecutive games from Oct. 31 through Nov. 5 with swelling in that left knee. The injury also cost him the Nov. 13 loss at the Lakers. It remains to be seen how long he’ll miss with this flare up. #Nets – 4:56 PM
Ben Simmons missed four consecutive games from Oct. 31 through Nov. 5 with swelling in that left knee. The injury also cost him the Nov. 13 loss at the Lakers. It remains to be seen how long he’ll miss with this flare up. #Nets – 4:56 PM
David Aldridge @davidaldridgedc
Per Nets, Ben Simmons will miss Wednesday’s game with the Wizards with left knee soreness. – 4:55 PM
Per Nets, Ben Simmons will miss Wednesday’s game with the Wizards with left knee soreness. – 4:55 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
Ben Simmons (knee soreness) is out of Wednesday night’s game against the Wizards, per Nets. – 4:54 PM
Ben Simmons (knee soreness) is out of Wednesday night’s game against the Wizards, per Nets. – 4:54 PM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
Nets Status Report for tomorrow night’s game vs. Washington:
Ben Simmons (left knee soreness) – Out – 4:54 PM
Nets Status Report for tomorrow night’s game vs. Washington:
Ben Simmons (left knee soreness) – Out – 4:54 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
The Nets say Ben Simmons won’t play with knee soreness tomorrow against Washington. He left yesterday’s win over Orlando with the same issue. – 4:54 PM
The Nets say Ben Simmons won’t play with knee soreness tomorrow against Washington. He left yesterday’s win over Orlando with the same issue. – 4:54 PM
Barbara Barker @meanbarb
Oh no. Ben Simmons is out for tomorrow night’s game with soreness in his left knee. Simmons left Monday’s game in the second quarter. – 4:54 PM
Oh no. Ben Simmons is out for tomorrow night’s game with soreness in his left knee. Simmons left Monday’s game in the second quarter. – 4:54 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
#Nets forward Ben Simmons (left knee soreness) is out tomorrow vs. the #Wizards. – 4:53 PM
#Nets forward Ben Simmons (left knee soreness) is out tomorrow vs. the #Wizards. – 4:53 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
Nets are listing Ben Simmons (knee soreness) out vs. Wizards on Wednesday. – 4:53 PM
Nets are listing Ben Simmons (knee soreness) out vs. Wizards on Wednesday. – 4:53 PM
More on this storyline
Ben Simmons will not play in Wednesday’s game against the Washington Wizards in Brooklyn, the team announced. The former No. 1 overall pick left Monday night’s win over the Orlando Magic due to left knee soreness. -via SportsNet New York / November 30, 2022
Nick Friedell: Nets say Ben Simmons (knee soreness) and Yuta Watanabe (hamstring) are both out Wednesday against the Wizards. -via Twitter @NickFriedell / November 29, 2022