Could mystery of Ben Simmons return give Nets a competitive advantage?

Is he playing? Okay, how about practicing? 1-on-0? 1-on-1? 3-on-3? 5-on-5? Has he had an intensive workout? How many?

Those are all questions Nets fans ask every day about Ben Simmons. There are reports, hints about his return to the court in the post-season but no timetable. Simmons himself seemed to hint he was getting close in an Instagram post Wednesday...

The most definitive rumor came two days ago when Shams Charania, who has a series of Simmons scoops, told Pat McAfee that he thought Game 3 of the first round — that would be April 23, a week from Saturday — might be a good day for the 6’11” All-Star to play .