Ben Simmons has been cleared medically for his latest attempt to get beyond his injuries and return to the Brooklyn Nets backcourt ... although unlike last year, the Nets understand his continuing back issues will remain an issue.
Still, Brian Lewis reports Thursday that the Nets are not giving up on their 27-year-old point guard, at least not yet.
[T]hough he’s been medically cleared following surgery, the fact is he’s missed enough time to be a perpetual question mark ... There are no indications the Nets will seek a buyout — actually the opposite, appearing to be moving forward expecting Simmons to be part of the team next season.