Sean Marks adds to optimism about Ben Simmons’ health

We are not far away now from the buzz: that the Nets biggest off-season addition is ... a healthy Ben Simmons.

Two days after Jacque Vaughn named Simmons as one of the Nets “core” players and said he’s “excited to coach a healthy Ben Simmons.” Sean Marks spoke with reporters after the Nets win in Las Vegas Sunday, revealing that he and the Nets performance staff had recently visited the 6’11” guard in Miami where he’s been working out, rehabbing from back and nerve issues. Marks liked what he saw.

“He’s not doing 3-on-3 or 5-on-5 yet.” said Marks. “I was down there two weeks ago with him and the training staff and saw the progress. Happy to report he’s in a great physical shape and also…