It came as a shock perhaps, but not quite a surprise. The Nets announced Thursday morning that Ben Simmons, once again troubled by leg pain caused by a nerve impingement in his lower back, will not play again this season.
The news came in a tweet from the team’s official account...
Ben Simmons Medical Update:
Ben Simmons will remain out for the remainder of the season while he consults with specialists and explores treatment options for the nerve impingement in his lower back. Simmons, along with his representatives and Nets medical personnel, are…— Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) March 7, 2024The announcement comes two days after Bernie Lee, Simmons’ agent, hinted that things were not going well with his 27-year-old client who has been troubled with back issues for the last three seasons and underwent back surgery in May of 2022 in hopes of getting back on track.