Nets: Ben Simmons back surgery in L.A. ‘successful,’ expect him ‘fully recovered’ by camp

Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty ImagesThe Nets have announced that Ben Simmons underwent “successful” surgery on his back Thursday morning in Los Angeles. The team also announced that Simmons is expected to to “make a full recovery prior to the start of next season’s training camp.”

Here’s the full announcement...

Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Ben Simmons underwent successful microdiscectomy surgery today at Cedars-Sinai Marina Del Rey Hospital in Los Angeles. The procedure was performed by Dr. Robert Watkins IV. Following an initial recovery period of approximately three weeks, Simmons will begin a rehabilitation program. He is expected to make a full recovery prior to the start of…