Ben Simmons hasn’t played since November 6 because of recurring back and nerve impingement issues and there’s been no specifics from the Brooklyn Nets on when he might return. But Bernie Lee, Simmons agent, told Brian Lewis Friday that an epidural, a painkiller injected in the back a week ago, has helped his client and that his return could come in days to weeks.
“He’s looking at, I think, in the matter of days to weeks, as opposed to weeks to months,” Lee, told The Post, adding the epidural, has already had positive effects.
“It definitely has helped.