A reported setback will likely keep Nets star Ben Simmons sidelined for the foreseeable future.
Simmons is reportedly dealing with back soreness stemming from his reconditioning, and will be need to further strengthen the area for a before being cleared to play, per Shams Charania of The Athletic.
Brooklyn, who acquired Simmons in a blockbuster deal for James Harden on deadline day, remains without a set timetable for the 25-year-old to make his highly-anticipated debut, per Charania. He is currently considered day-to-day.
The setback has also cast doubt on the chance of Simmons being cleared in time for the Nets’ road game against the 76ers on March 10.