Ben Simmons had back surgery for the second time in three years, and the former No. 1 pick and the Nets hope the procedure will provide the relief he needs to complete a full season.
The Brooklyn announced late Saturday afternoon that forward Ben Simmons had received an epidural injection in his back, meaning his absence with a nerve issue in his lower back will stretch to more than a month.
Ben Simmons will miss at least another week with a pinched nerve in his back while Cam Thomas (ankle) has been cleared for increased on-court activity.
Brooklyn Nets forward Ben Simmons has been diagnosed with a nerve impingement in his lower back and will be reevaluated in one week.
The 2023-24 NBA season tips off on Wednesday morning with a re-match of the Western Conference Finals, as the Denver Nuggets host the Los Angeles Lakers.
Ben Simmons stared at a tattooed version of his face on a fans chest after pregame warmups on Monday.
