Ben Simmons insists he is healthy and bites back at vocal critics, but it is time for his game to do the talking
3 months ago

Ben Simmons insists he is healthy and bites back at vocal critics, but it is time for his game to do the talking

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As the United States closes in on its presidential election this year, approval ratings have been all the buzz. According to Simmons, he has not had "one setback" since his last back surgery six months ago, and he will be ready to go for the Nets' season opener against the Atlanta Hawks this month. Last month, NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal nominated Simmons as his worst NBA player of all time, calling his fellow Louisiana State University alum a "bum", dismissing his injury issues. There was a poignant moment from Simmons's media day press conference when he was reminded he is currently 14th all time on the NBA's triple-doubles list, tied with Boston Celtics legend Bob Cousy. "It's a more European style of play, pushing the ball and you're playing one through five," Simmons said of his new coach's style.

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How Ben Simmons' $177million NBA fortune could supercharge Australian league as Aussie start commits to LA Olympics in Boomers swansong
2 months, 1 week ago

How Ben Simmons' $177million NBA fortune could supercharge Australian league as Aussie start commits to LA Olympics in Boomers swansong

Daily Mail  

Aussie basketball star Ben Simmons has signalled how he intends to spend part of his NBA fortune when he retires, which comes as great news for domestic basketball in Australia. I'd love to be involved with Australian basketball,' Simmons told News Corp. 'That's ultimately a dream of mine, to be able to give back to Australian basketball.' Simmons wants to …

Ben Simmons has another back surgery. The Nets say he is expected to be ready for training camp
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Ben Simmons has another back surgery. The Nets say he is expected to be ready for training camp

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Ben Simmons has had back surgery for the second time in three years, with he and the Brooklyn Nets hoping this procedure will provide the relief he needs to complete a full season. The Nets said Simmons had a microscopic partial discectomy on Thursday to alleviate the pinched nerve in his lower back. 1 pick in the …

Ben Simmons will miss the rest of the Brooklyn Nets’ season because of his back problems
10 months ago

Ben Simmons will miss the rest of the Brooklyn Nets’ season because of his back problems

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Ben Simmons will miss the remainder of the season, the third straight year the former All-Star’s season has ended early because of back problems. The Brooklyn Nets said Thursday that Simmons will use the rest of this season to consult with specialists and seek treatment options for the pinched nerve in his lower back that has sidelined …

Ben Simmons sidelined at least 2 more weeks with back issue: What’s next for the Nets point guard
1 year, 1 month ago

Ben Simmons sidelined at least 2 more weeks with back issue: What’s next for the Nets point guard

New York Times  

Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons will miss at least two more weeks after receiving an epidural injection for his lower back issue, the team said Saturday. Nets say Ben Simmons received an epidural injection to aid in recovery from lower back and will be re-evaluated in two weeks. — Shams Charania December 2, 2023 The Nets said Simmons “will continue …

Will Ben Simmons’ journey be a tale of redemption or unfulfilled promise? Stay tuned
1 year, 3 months ago

Will Ben Simmons’ journey be a tale of redemption or unfulfilled promise? Stay tuned

New York Times  

Ben Simmons anticipated the question before it was asked. The Brooklyn Nets guard sat on a dais for the start of media day earlier this week, fingers interlocked on the covered table, and nodded knowingly as a reporter inquired about his health after he missed the final 40 games last season and 122 of 164 games the past two seasons. …

Ben Simmons heads into training camp healthy. He might be the Nets’ point guard if he stays that way
1 year, 3 months ago

Ben Simmons heads into training camp healthy. He might be the Nets’ point guard if he stays that way

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Ben Simmons is set to begin training camp next week with no restrictions after two injury-shortened seasons in Brooklyn. He played as a forward or backup center last season in Brooklyn, where Kyrie Irving was the point guard when Simmons arrived in a trade for James Harden in February 2022. With Irving now in Dallas and Simmons …

NBA: Brooklyn Nets aren’t expecting Ben Simmons to return this season
1 year, 9 months ago

NBA: Brooklyn Nets aren’t expecting Ben Simmons to return this season

The Hindu  

The Brooklyn Nets is not expecting guard Ben Simmons to play again this season, though no final decision will be made until the three-time All-Star meets with a back specialist, coach Jacque Vaughn said Saturday. Saturday’s game at Miami marked the 16th in a row that Simmons has missed, and his 32nd absence in 74 Nets games this season. Simmons …

Simmons, Kawhi, Jamal Murray back among NBA happy returns
2 years, 3 months ago

Simmons, Kawhi, Jamal Murray back among NBA happy returns

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Ben Simmons streaked behind the defense and caught a pass in transition that he dunked. Simmons played against his former club in his first NBA game since June 2021, making him among a number of big names who got back to basketball action. “So I had a lot of fun out there.” Kawhi Leonard also returned for …

NBA: Ben Simmons, Kawhi Leonard, Jamal Murray, Damian Lillard back among happy returns
2 years, 3 months ago

NBA: Ben Simmons, Kawhi Leonard, Jamal Murray, Damian Lillard back among happy returns

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Ben Simmons played against 76ers in his first game since June 2021, making him among a number of big names who got back to basketball action. Simmons played against his former club in his first NBA game since June 2021, making him among a number of big names who got back to basketball action. “As a fan of the game, …

Ben Simmons says Philadelphia 76ers unsupportive amid mental health struggle
2 years, 3 months ago

Ben Simmons says Philadelphia 76ers unsupportive amid mental health struggle

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Ben Simmons was devastated by the 76ers’ loss to the Hawks in the 2021 NBA playoffs and never reported to training camp the following season. Los Angeles: Australian NBA guard Ben Simmons said in a podcast posted Thursday that he didn’t feel supported by the Philadelphia 76ers as he dealt with mental health issues. Simmons was the 2018 NBA rookie …

Philadelphia 76ers fans chant for Damian Lillard-Ben Simmons trade
3 years, 2 months ago

Philadelphia 76ers fans chant for Damian Lillard-Ben Simmons trade

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Philadelphia 76ers fans chanted Damian Lillard's name, in the forlorn hope of landing the six-time NBA All-Star in a trade for disgruntled guard Ben Simmons, as their team held off the Portland Trail Blazers. Key points: Ben Simmons remains inactive for the Philadelphia 76ers this NBA season The 76ers were without Joel Embiid and Tobias Harris for the match against …

Ben Simmons's Philadelphia 76ers teammates Joel Embiid and Tobias Harris ask fans to stick by him
3 years, 2 months ago

Ben Simmons's Philadelphia 76ers teammates Joel Embiid and Tobias Harris ask fans to stick by him

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Ben Simmons's teammates have called on Philadelphia 76ers fans to stick by the Australian as his future with the NBA team remains in doubt. Key points: Ben Simmons has met with his 76ers teammates for a meeting his coach hopes will help begin to bring him back into the fold Both Joel Embiid and Tobias Harris made public statements of …

Ben Simmons must swallow his pride and play for the Philadelphia 76ers, says Australian basketball great Andrew Gaze
3 years, 2 months ago

Ben Simmons must swallow his pride and play for the Philadelphia 76ers, says Australian basketball great Andrew Gaze

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Ben Simmons has talent — he oozes it. It's also tempting to wonder what might have become of Ben Simmons had he been part of the Boomers squad that won the bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics, instead of staying home as he said, "to work on his game". Australian basketball great Andrew Gaze says Ben Simmons has one option …

NBA: Philadelphia 76ers suspend Ben Simmons for one game for conduct detrimental to team
3 years, 2 months ago

NBA: Philadelphia 76ers suspend Ben Simmons for one game for conduct detrimental to team

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“I just thought he was a distraction today,” coach Doc Rivers said on Tuesday after practice. We went on with practice.” Camden: Ben Simmons has been suspended by the Philadelphia 76ers for one game due to what they called conduct detrimental to the team. Sixers All-Star center Joel Embiid said Tuesday he wasn’t here to “babysit” Simmons. “Every day, every …

NBA: Ben Simmons drama drags on despite wantaway Sixers star returning to Philadelphia
3 years, 2 months ago

NBA: Ben Simmons drama drags on despite wantaway Sixers star returning to Philadelphia

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This much is known: Ben Simmons is back in Philadelphia. Even coach Doc Rivers — publicly, at least — says he’s unsure of the status of the trade demand, the latest wrinkle in the on-again-off-again relationship between Simmons and the Sixers. A rescinded request seems improbable, though Rivers said Simmons “was great, he was good” when the two met on …

NBA: 76ers still want disgruntled guard Ben Simmons back, says Doc Rivers
3 years, 2 months ago

NBA: 76ers still want disgruntled guard Ben Simmons back, says Doc Rivers

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The bottom line of the holdout may very well be about the bottom line; the more games and practices Simmons misses, the more money he loses. Rivers said his “I don’t know” response to if Simmons could be a championship point guard was taken out of context. “Other than that first 10 minutes of ‘welcome back’ and taking the crap …

As Ben Simmons holds out, the Sixers still hold out hope: ‘We expect him to be a 76er’
3 years, 3 months ago

As Ben Simmons holds out, the Sixers still hold out hope: ‘We expect him to be a 76er’

New York Times  

CAMDEN, N.J. — As the storyline of Ben Simmons’ basketball future continued to drag on throughout the summer, the prospect of the Sixers asking Simmons back to training camp increasingly came more into focus. But we have a lot of optimism that we can make it work here.” Morey said Simmons’ representation at Klutch Sports requested a trade at the …

NBA: Ben Simmons won't report to 76ers' training camp, says report
3 years, 3 months ago

NBA: Ben Simmons won't report to 76ers' training camp, says report

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1 pick of the 2016 draft, is a three-time All-Star who had been paired with Joel Embiid as the franchise cornerstones as the Sixers chase their first NBA championship since 1983. Asked after the Game 7 loss if Simmons could still be a point guard for a championship contender, coach Doc Rivers said he didn’t have an answer. Embiid also …

Ben Simmons withdraws from Australia's Olympic squad
3 years, 6 months ago

Ben Simmons withdraws from Australia's Olympic squad

The Hindu  

Ben Simmons has withdrawn from Australia’s Olympic squad to spend time working on his individual skill development following a disappointing NBA post-season for Philadelphia 76ers. “It is a pretty rough time for him right now,” Australia’s head coach Brian Goorjian said. Philadelphia 76ers team president Daryl Morey refused to commit to bringing Simmons back next season, saying only that he …

Australian basketball's podium hopes fading, with speculation Ben Simmons won't play Olympics
3 years, 6 months ago

Australian basketball's podium hopes fading, with speculation Ben Simmons won't play Olympics

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The worst nightmares of Australian basketball fans may be about to come true with speculation star point guard Ben Simmons won't play at the Olympics. Key points: Basketball Australia say there has been no confirmation of Simmons withdrawing from the Olympics Speculation comes after Simmons said he needs to "clear mind" and "get mental right" The 211-centimetre point guard scored …

Ben Simmons' Philadelphia 76ers eliminated in NBA playoffs by Atlanta Hawks
3 years, 6 months ago

Ben Simmons' Philadelphia 76ers eliminated in NBA playoffs by Atlanta Hawks

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Ben Simmons's top-seeded Philadelphia 76ers have been knocked out of the NBA playoffs in just the second round by fifth-seed Atlanta Hawks, with the Aussie star's play coming under the microscope yet again. Key points: Ben Simmons's points per game mark of 10.7 was the eighth-highest figure across both teams in the series NBA veteran Jim Jackson said on the …

Ben Simmons hit his first NBA three-pointer for Philadelphia 76ers, and everyone is freaking out
5 years, 3 months ago

Ben Simmons hit his first NBA three-pointer for Philadelphia 76ers, and everyone is freaking out

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If you're even somewhat familiar with Ben Simmons, you probably know these two things about him — he is prodigiously talented, perhaps more so than any male Australian basketballer in history, but he can't shoot. But with one casual jumper in a largely pointless preseason match between his Philadelphia 76ers and the Guangzhou Long-Lions, Simmons might have flipped the conversation …

Ben Simmons's trip home shows how Australians' lack understanding of star athletes and their personas
5 years, 4 months ago

Ben Simmons's trip home shows how Australians' lack understanding of star athletes and their personas

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Before the ill-conceived and universally mocked AFLX was humanely destroyed, the geniuses in marketing had one last bright idea. Inevitably the outfits some AFLX players chose no more reflected their own relatively mundane everyday existence than the soulless modified game format reflected the fiercely contested nature of real Australian Rules football. The treatment of Ben Simmons during his ambassadorial tour …

Ben Simmons might wear blame for Philadelphia 76ers' NBA Playoff woes, but is that fair?
5 years, 7 months ago

Ben Simmons might wear blame for Philadelphia 76ers' NBA Playoff woes, but is that fair?

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Ben Simmons's quest for a spot in the NBA Eastern Conference Finals is over for another season after his Philadelphia 76ers fell to a dramatic 92-90 defeat against the Toronto Raptors in game seven. "You want to move Ben Simmons to some far off land where he's going to dominate the NBA for the next 12 years. Simmons averaged 17.2 …

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