A few weeks back, Nets coach Jacques Vaughn denied the team had engaged in “talks” about shutting down Ben Simmons for the rest of the season.
But as we said then: Do you really need to talk about something that will just naturally happen?
Injured Nets point forward Ben Simmons has been diagnosed with a nerve impingement in his back after a reevaluation on Friday.
Simmons will remain out of action while the Nets determine the best long-term course of treatment.