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Mikal Bridges #1 of the Brooklyn Nets reacts against the Philadelphia 76ers in the first quarter during Game Two of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center on April 17, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

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Ben Simmons #10 of the Brooklyn Nets looks on from the bench in the first half against the Orlando Magic at Barclays Center on April 07, 2023 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

Jacque Vaughn Makes An Honest Admission About Ben Simmons

There has been plenty of secrecy and mysteries about Brooklyn Nets' Ben Simmons' health status. The former No. 1 pick is reportedly back to full strength and should have no limitations going forward. According to Nets coach Jacque Vaughn, that should put him in a better position

Ernesto Cova • 2 months ago

Ben Simmons #10 of the Brooklyn Nets warms up before the game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum on October 26, 2022 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

Nets HC Gives An Update On Ben Simmons

The Brooklyn Nets traded away Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving last season. It left the organization with Ben Simmons as one of the cornerstone players alongside Mikal Bridges. Simmons played in just 42 games during the 2022-23 season due to a knee injury. The 27-year-old was scr

Aikansh Chaudhary • 2 months ago

Ben Simmons #10 of the Brooklyn Nets warms up before the game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum on October 26, 2022 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

New Picture Shows Ben Simmons In Great Spirits At The Gym

After trading superstars Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving last season, it seemed as though the Brooklyn Nets were starting from scratch, with the team potentially in the rebuilding process for many years to come. However, the Nets proved to be a bit better than expected after sending t

Ryan Ward • 2 months ago

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Reporter Previews Ben Simmons' Upcoming Season With Nets

Ben Simmons #10 of the Brooklyn Nets passes past James Harden #1 of the Philadelphia 76ers during the fourth quarter at Wells Fargo Center on January 25, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Ernesto Cova • 3 months ago The Brooklyn Nets made the most of the James Harden situation by acquiring a promising and still young player like Ben Simmons, who was also under contract for many years. But the early returns of Simmons' tenure in Brooklyn were far from encouraging. From injuries to mental bloc

Ben Simmons #10 of the Brooklyn Nets looks on during the first quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center on January 25, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

Ben Simmons Sends A Message To People Claiming He Shouldn't Be A PG

Aikansh Chaudhary • 3 months ago

Ben Simmons #10 of the Brooklyn Nets looks on during the first half at United Center on February 24, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

Ben Simmons Makes Big Promise To His Fans

Matthew Peralta • 3 months ago

Mikal Bridges #1 of the Brooklyn Nets reacts against the Philadelphia 76ers in the first quarter during Game Two of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center on April 17, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

Mikal Bridges Linked Up With WNBA Star After Playoff Match

Brandon Marcus • 3 months ago

Nets Players Showed Up At WNBA Playoff Game

Brandon Marcus • 3 months ago

LaMarcus Aldridge #21 of the Brooklyn Nets reacts after fouling out against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the fourth quarter of the game at Target Center on January 23, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated the Nets 136-125. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

LaMarcus Aldridge Opens Up On Experience Playing With Nets' Big 3

Ernesto Cova • 3 months ago

LaMarcus Aldridge Opens Up On Experience Playing With Nets' Big 3

LaMarcus Aldridge #21 of the Brooklyn Nets reacts after fouling out against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the fourth quarter of the game at Target Center on January 23, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated the Nets 136-125. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

Ernesto Cova • 3 months ago The Brooklyn Nets' Big 3 era will go down in infamy as one of the greatest failures in major sports history. They had James Harden, Kevin Durant, and Kyrie Irving on the court at the same time and absolutely nothing to show for it, other than a handful of picks, some players, and a

Ben Simmons #10 of the Brooklyn Nets looks on from the bench in the first half against the Orlando Magic at Barclays Center on April 07, 2023 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

Gilbert Arenas Offers Explanation For Ben Simmons' Shooting Struggles

Ernesto Cova • 3 months ago

Ben Simmons #10 of the Brooklyn Nets reacts during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers in the second quarter at the Wells Fargo Center on November 22, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Stephen A. Smith Goes Off On Ben Simmons’ Promises

Ryan Ward • 3 months ago

Ben Simmons #10 of the Brooklyn Nets looks on from the bench in the first half against the Orlando Magic at Barclays Center on April 07, 2023 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

Stephen A. Smith Has Brutal Message For Ben Simmons

Jarrett Prendergast • 3 months ago

Ben Simmons #10 of the Brooklyn Nets participates in warmups during a preseason game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum on October 12, 2022 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

Ben Simmons Makes His Thoughts Clear About Playing For Australia At Olympics

Ernesto Cova • 3 months ago

Ben Simmons Makes His Thoughts Clear About Playing For Australia At Olympics

Ben Simmons #10 of the Brooklyn Nets participates in warmups during a preseason game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum on October 12, 2022 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

Ernesto Cova • 3 months ago Australian players have had plenty to say about Brooklyn Nets star Ben Simmons in the past. The former No. 1 pick has committed and uncommitted from the national team multiple times. Recently, Australia coach Brian Goorjian claimed that they're not going to beg him to play for th

Ben Simmons Makes Strong Statement On His Mentality Next Season

Ben Simmons #10 of the Brooklyn Nets participates in warmups during a preseason game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum on October 12, 2022 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Ryan Ward • 3 months ago A few years ago, Ben Simmons was considered to be one of the best players in the NBA while sharing the spotlight alongside Joel Embiid on the Philadelphia 76ers. Simmons showed the ability to be an elite distributor and elite defender while with the 76ers, and he seemed to have a br

Ben Simmons #10 of the Brooklyn Nets reacts during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers in the second quarter at the Wells Fargo Center on November 22, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Ben Simmons Makes A Statement About Dominating His Rivals

Robert Marvi • 3 months ago

Ben Simmons #10 of the Brooklyn Nets looks on during the first quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center on January 25, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

Ben Simmons Makes Surprising Admission About Philadelphia

Robert Marvi • 3 months ago

Ben Simmons #10 of the Brooklyn Nets dribbles the ball up the court in the first quarter against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center on January 22, 2023 in San Francisco, California.

Ben Simmons Reveals His Role For The Nets Next Season

Jarrett Prendergast • 3 months ago

Ben Simmons #10 of the Brooklyn Nets shoots during the third quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center on January 25, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Ben Simmons Sparks Reactions With Video Shooting Jumpers

Ryan Ward • 3 months ago

Ben Simmons #10 of the Brooklyn Nets walks off the bench after being ejected during the second half against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center on January 19, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona.

Ben Simmons Spotted In The Gym With 2 Nets Teammates

Brandon Marcus • 4 months ago

Ben Simmons Spotted In The Gym With 2 Nets Teammates

Ben Simmons #10 of the Brooklyn Nets walks off the bench after being ejected during the second half against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center on January 19, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona.

Brandon Marcus • 4 months ago A new video featuring Ben Simmons of the Brooklyn Nets should both excite and also concern fans of the team. In the video, Simmons is spotted with Nets newcomer Dennis Smith Jr. as well as Royce O'Neale during a practice session on the court. The footage, via NetsKingdom, shows s

Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers poses at 76ers Training Complex on September 26, 2022 in Camden, New Jersey.

Nets Player Says His Duels With Joel Embiid Are ‘Personal’

Ernesto Cova • 4 months ago

Ben Simmons #10 of the Brooklyn Nets looks on during player introductions before a preseason game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Barclays Center on October 03, 2022 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City.

Ben Simmons Reportedly In ‘Fantastic Shape’ Ahead Of Next Season

Ernesto Cova • 4 months ago

Mikal Bridges #1 of the Brooklyn Nets reacts against the Philadelphia 76ers in the first quarter during Game Two of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center on April 17, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

Mikal Bridges Names The Biggest Experience Of His Basketball Career

Brandon Marcus • 4 months ago

Ben Simmons #10 of the Brooklyn Nets guards LaMelo Ball #1 of the Charlotte Hornets in the second quarter during their game at Spectrum Center on December 31, 2022 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

NBA 2K24 Has A Surprising Rating For Ben Simmons

Ernesto Cova • 4 months ago

NBA 2K24 Has A Surprising Rating For Ben Simmons

Ben Simmons #10 of the Brooklyn Nets guards LaMelo Ball #1 of the Charlotte Hornets in the second quarter during their game at Spectrum Center on December 31, 2022 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

Ernesto Cova • 4 months ago The Brooklyn Nets hoped that Ben Simmons would go back to the player he was in his best years with the Philadelphia 76ers. He was still young, under contract for the long run, and perhaps the best piece they could get in return for James Harden at the time. But Simmons' tenure in

Australia Coach Comments On Ben Simmons Not Playing In World Cup

Ben Simmons #10 of the Brooklyn Nets looks on from the bench in the first half against the Orlando Magic at Barclays Center on April 07, 2023 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

Brandon Marcus • 4 months ago Team Australia would like Ben Simmons of the Brooklyn Nets to play for them, but they aren't going to beg. The team's head coach, Brian Goorjian, told ESPN, via NBACentral, that he is not in the business of recruiting the three-time All-Star and former Rookie of the Year. “I'm

Cam Thomas #24 of the Brooklyn Nets looks on against the Chicago Bulls during the second half at United Center on February 24, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

Cam Thomas Makes A Bold Claim About His NBA Abilities

Ernesto Cova • 4 months ago

Cam Thomas #24 of the Brooklyn Nets dribbles during the first half against the Philadelphia 76ers at Barclays Center on April 09, 2023 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City.

Nets Player Names The Toughest Defense He's Faced

Ernesto Cova • 4 months ago

Mikal Bridges #1 of the Brooklyn Nets reacts against the Philadelphia 76ers in the first quarter during Game Two of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center on April 17, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

Mikal Bridges Makes Hilarious Request To Josh Hart After New Deal

Ernesto Cova • 4 months ago

Nets Star Shares Initial Reaction To Durant, Irving Trades

Ryan Ward • 4 months ago

Ben Simmons #10 of the Brooklyn Nets shoots during the third quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center on January 25, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Ben Simmons’ Agent Discusses His Potential Return To The Court

Robert Marvi • 4 months ago

Ben Simmons’ Agent Discusses His Potential Return To The Court

Ben Simmons #10 of the Brooklyn Nets shoots during the third quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center on January 25, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Robert Marvi • 4 months ago In the last few years, Ben Simmons has gone from someone who had superstar potential to the NBA's biggest enigma. He demanded the Philadelphia 76ers trade him in 2021 after then-head coach Doc Rivers wasn't sure if he could be the point guard on a championship team, but he has barel

Mikal Bridges #1 of the Brooklyn Nets stands during player introductions before the game against the Orlando Magic at Barclays Center on April 07, 2023 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City.

Mikal Bridges Reveals Unique Post-NBA Plans

Ernesto Cova • 4 months ago

Ben Simmons #10 of the Brooklyn Nets reacts during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers in the second quarter at the Wells Fargo Center on November 22, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Analyst Shares Major Update On Ben Simmons' Health Ahead Of Next Season

Brandon Marcus • 4 months ago

Ben Simmons #10 of the Brooklyn Nets guards LaMelo Ball #1 of the Charlotte Hornets in the second quarter during their game at Spectrum Center on December 31, 2022 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

Analyst Shares Promising Ben Simmons Update

Robert Marvi • 4 months ago

Mikal Bridges #1 of the Brooklyn Nets shoots the ball against the Philadelphia 76ers during the first half of Game Three of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs at Barclays Center on April 20, 2023 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

Mikal Bridges Reflects On 76ers Trading Him On Draft Night

Ryan Ward • 4 months ago

Mikal Bridges Reflects On 76ers Trading Him On Draft Night

Mikal Bridges #1 of the Brooklyn Nets shoots the ball against the Philadelphia 76ers during the first half of Game Three of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs at Barclays Center on April 20, 2023 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

Ryan Ward • 4 months ago After a successful run with the Phoenix Suns, Mikal Bridges was traded to the Brooklyn Nets ahead of the NBA trade deadline, with superstar forward Kevin Durant headed to Arizona. In his 27 games during the regular season with the Nets, Bridges proved to the basketball world that he