UPDATE: Ben Simmons is available (h/t Underdog NBA).
Ben Simmons (injury management) available to play Thursday.
— Underdog NBA (@Underdog__NBA) December 26, 2024
On Thursday night, the Brooklyn Nets will be in Wisconsin to play the Milwaukee Bucks.
For the game, they could be without one of their best players, as Ben Simmons is on the injury report.
The three-time NBA All-Star has averages of 6.0 points, 5.3 rebounds and 6.8 assists per contest while shooting 57.5% from the field in 23 games.
Via Underdog NBA: “Ben Simmons (injury management) questionable for Thursday.”
Ben Simmons (injury management) questionable for Thursday.
— Underdog NBA (@Underdog__NBA) December 25, 2024
The Nets are the 12th seed in the Eastern Conference with an 11-18 record in 29 games.
They have gone 2-8 over their last ten (and are also in the middle of a two-game losing streak).
On the road, the Nets are 6-10 in 16 games.
Most recently, the Nets lost to the Miami Heat (in Florida) by a score of 110-95.
Simmons finished the loss with four points, two rebounds, nine assists and one steal while shooting 1/2 from the field in 30 minutes of playing time.
Following the Bucks, the Nets will play their next game on Friday evening when they host the San Antonio Spurs at Barclays Center in New York.
Tonight’s official Status Report pic.twitter.com/Ma6HEOTHgL
— Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) December 26, 2024
Simmons was the first pick in the 2016 NBA Draft out of LSU.
He has played part of seven seasons for the Nets and 76ers.
At one point, Simmons was among the best young stars in the league.
On the other side, the Bucks enter play as the fifth seed in the east with a 16-12 record in 28 games
They are currently in the middle of a two-game winning streak.
As of 12:00 PM EST, Ben Simmons has been ruled out for tonight’s game between the Brooklyn Nets and the Milwaukee Bucks. The official injury status for Simmons is listed as a lower back strain, and he will not be available to play in tonight’s matchup. Stay tuned for further updates on Simmons’ status and potential return to the court. #BenSimmons #InjuryUpdate #Nets #Bucks
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