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Lewis: Simmons makes some progress in rehab, hopes to avoid off-season surgery

Brian Lewis reports with details Saturday that Ben Simmons rehab has taken another positive step but again his progress may not get him on the court this season. Moreover, there is a possibility of surgery on his herniated disc in the off-season.

Per Lewis...

The good news is that Simmons has seen enough improvement with his back recently to give the Nets and their sidelined All-Star hope that he can at least avoid surgery this offseason.

“It looks like he’s doing a little bit better,” the league source told The Post. “You know, it’s just a timing thing.