Ben Simmons

Ben Simmons hasn’t played a lot of basketball over the past two seasons, following his exit from the 76ers and the ongoing injury issues that kept him on the sidelines.  But after missing the last two months of the 2022-23 regular season and undergoing rehabilitation on his back, Simmons is ready to put the past behind him and return to …

The Brooklyn Nets opted to end the their latest ‘Big 3′ experiment when they decided to trade both Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving this past season by the NBA trade deadline. The result was an exciting and young group of players who play hard and gave Nets fans hopes for the future. Mikel Bridges looks like a rising star. Cam …

After some time away from the Philadelphia 76ers, Ben Simmons has fond memories of his time in the City of Brotherly Love. He’s also excited to make a comeback during the 2023-24 season and potentially play for Australia in the 2024 Olympics in Paris. The 27-year-old has had a tumultuous past couple of seasons and opened up to Andscape’s Marc …

The Philadelphia 76ers may have been at the front seat in two of the most unceremonious team exits by a star in recent years, but it seems like one of those ugly iterations morphing into an unprecedented homecoming is within the realm of possibility. One party thinks so, at least. Ben Simmons, who infamously forced his way out of Philadelphia …

Julius Randle and Ben Simmons are “star” players under the criteria set by the NBA’s new Player Participation Policy. Jalen Brunson and Mikal Bridges are not — though that could change the instance either earn their first All-Star or All-NBA nod. This is how the league is tackling its widespread load management issue, with new rules that penalize teams for …

We are yet again at the point of the offseason where photos and videos are circulating of Ben Simmons, ready for a breakout campaign.All the hype says Simmons is supposedly injury-free and ready to return to his 3x all-star self.  In an exclusive interview by Marc Spears with Simmons, the former Sixer mentions that if he were to be traded …

NBA Analysis Network At times, an NBA player’s career can get derailed. Nobody likes to see it, but it happens. All sorts of factors can cause an NBA player’s career to start heading south.  Take Ben Simmons of the Brooklyn Nets. At one time, this was an All-NBA caliber player. Simmons was arguably the best defensive player in the NBA, …

Ben Simmons entered the league as one of the most skilled wings. With exceptional footwork and confidence in his driving abilities, he was one of few players who moved like a guard at his size. However, after initial years, fans have stepped off the surrounding hype. His constant absence from the hardwood and his long-term antics are a few of …

Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons, in an interview with Marc Spears of Andscape, said he would be open to playing again for the Philadelphia 76ers. Here’s what you need to know: Simmons said Philadelphia is his preferred destination if ever traded, calling the city “a second home to me.” The 76ers drafted Simmons with the No. 1 pick in 2016. …

Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons has been through plenty of trials and tribulations to get to where he is now, which is being the healthiest that he’s been since his days as a Philadelphia 76er. From all of the reports that have come out over the course of this summer, it seems that Simmons can finally put his injuries behind …

Ben Simmons is on a mission to get his swagger back. After sitting out the entire 2021-22 season and half of 2022-23 due to a lingering back issue, the three-time All-Star is reportedly beginning to feel like his old self. “He’s talking about being an All-Star again. He said in some workouts in Miami he put the ball through his …

It is clear that Shaquille O’Neal is not a fan of Ben Simmons and usually criticizes him for his on and off-court issues. The NBA Hall of Famer has been critical of Ben Simmons’ injuries and struggles especially since the latter joined the Brooklyn Nets in February of 2022. Simmons didn’t play a single game for Brooklyn in the second …

In 2019, Ben Simmons signed a mega deal with the Philadelphia 76ers. Worth $177,243,360, the contract still has two years left until completion. Currently, Simmons is plying his craft with the Brooklyn Nets, who are stuck with his expensive deal. Unfortunately, his productivity hasn’t matched the big bucks he is being paid, raising much concern around him, the Nets, and …

Brian Goorjian wanted to make one thing crystal clear when it came to the Australian Boomers’ approach to re-incorporate Ben Simmons into the program. “This is very important,” the Boomers’ head coach told ESPN. Editor’s Picks “In my dealings with Ben, it’s always been: I’m not recruiting you. It’s important for the country [to know], we’re not going, ‘please, Ben, …

The Olympia — a 33-story luxury tower in Brooklyn’s Dumbo neighborhood — is having a moment, drawing creatives in the entertainment, fashion and sports worlds. And now, news of new high-profile figures buying homes there is trickling out. Australian-born Brooklyn Nets player Ben Simmons, a three-time NBA All-Star, has closed on a two-apartment combo deal on the 21st floor, creating …

Elsa/Getty Images If Ben Simmons wants to someday play for Australia, the decision will be his. The national team isn’t going to pull out all of the stops to recruit him. “This is very important. In my dealings with Ben, it’s always been: ‘I’m not recruiting you,'” head coach Brian Goorjian told ESPN’s Olgun Uluc. “It’s important for the country …

MIAMI BEACH – While seeing will be believing for a long-skeptical NBA community, Brooklyn Nets forward Ben Simmons appears to have his All-Star swagger back mentally and believes his battered body will be rejuvenated for a comeback chapter next season now that he feels the best he has in two years. “I’m excited because I know I can do it,” …

After plenty of talk about Ben Simmons all summer, the enigmatic Net finally opened up about his rehab, his status and relationship with head coach Jacque Vaughn. In a lengthy, far-ranging interview with ESPN-run site Andscape, Simmons touched on his health (both physical and mental), his expectation he will be ready for this season, and fixing a relationship with his …

The power of confidence should never be devalued in sports. Gaining it can be a long and difficult process and regaining it harder still, but once it’s back and tested, it can be stronger. Been there, done that, got past it. Almost all of the recent spate of stories out of Miami have been about how he plans to get …

Zach Lowe @ZachLowe_NBA New Lowe Post podcast: Catching up on Harden/Sixers, Dame, Giannis comments/Bucks future, Nets/Ben Simmons, potential summer ’24 supermax guys (Fox, Bam, Murray, Ingram, more), Team USA/FIBA, more w/ @BobbyMarks42: Spotify: spoti.fi/3RbPebm Apple: apple.co/3sys9VN – 5:58 PM Source link : https://hoopshype.com/2023/09/07/ben-simmons-expects-to-be-at-100-percent-by-the-time-the-season-starts/ Author : HoopsHype Publish date : 2023-09-08 00:05:11 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Stop us if you have heard this one before, Brooklyn Nets fans: Ben Simmons is getting healthier. Simmons’ time with the franchise has been a frustrating experience so far, to say the least. But it is undeniable that Simmons is a talented player. His issues mainly revolve around his availability. Now, the Aussie is hoping to start the 2023 season …

Getting Graham, McDermott, and Bullock would provide the Nets with three players who are ready to contribute in an NBA game, but are not spectacular by any means. What Brooklyn gets out of this trade would be three players who can more than replace the three-point shooting that the Nets have lost this summer. On the other hand, Brooklyn would …

Ben Simmons Expects To Be “All-Star Caliber” Player Again 2 days agoBrooklyn Nets guard/forward Ben Simmons is apparently looking to return with a bang in 2023-24, with ESPN’s Marc J. Spears reporting that he’s hoping to get back to All-Star form. “He’s talking about being an All-Star again. He said in some workouts in Miami he put the ball through …

NBA Analysis Network Every NBA player doesn’t follow the same path. Some players peak early, while others peak late. Even then, some players’ trajectory is all over the map: they’ll regress, only to improve again.  Ben Simmons of the Brooklyn Nets is hoping to have that exact trajectory. It’s hard to believe now, but at one time, Simmons was an …

NBA Analysis Network One NBA writer has named Tyler Herro, Ben Simmons and Tyus Jones as the San Antonio Spurs’ top trade targets. Zach Buckley of Bleacher Report believes the Spurs should try to trade for Herro, Simmons or Jones. “Teams can’t decide if Herro is a budding star or a spark-plug sixth man with too many defensive deficiencies to cut it …