Ben Simmons undergoes back surgery for the second time
Michael Scotto: Ben Simmons underwent a successful microscopic partial discectomy earlier today to alleviate the nerve impingement in his lower back. Simmons is expected to make a full recovery in time for training camp next season, Brooklyn Nets announce.
Source: Twitter @MikeAScotto
Source: Twitter @MikeAScotto
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Ben Simmons had a microscopic partial discectomy to deal with the nerve impingement in his back, per @TimBontemps. pic.twitter.com/EgFCuHNEzS – 2:24 PM
Ben Simmons had a microscopic partial discectomy to deal with the nerve impingement in his back, per @TimBontemps. pic.twitter.com/EgFCuHNEzS – 2:24 PM
Meghan Triplett @Meghan_Triplett
Ben Simmons underwent a successful microscopic partial discectomy earlier today. Simmons is expected to make a full recovery in time for training camp next season.
Full medical update from the @BrooklynNets below: pic.twitter.com/5lLHOmAmVb – 2:24 PM
Ben Simmons underwent a successful microscopic partial discectomy earlier today. Simmons is expected to make a full recovery in time for training camp next season.
Full medical update from the @BrooklynNets below: pic.twitter.com/5lLHOmAmVb – 2:24 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Nets say Ben Simmons has undergone surgery on his back. pic.twitter.com/5er5ArJqS4 – 2:22 PM
Nets say Ben Simmons has undergone surgery on his back. pic.twitter.com/5er5ArJqS4 – 2:22 PM
Mike Vorkunov @MikeVorkunov
Ben Simmons underwent surgery today to relieve the nerve impingement in his back, the Nets said. The team said Simmons had a microscopic partial discectomy. He is expected to recover in time for training camp in September. – 2:21 PM
Ben Simmons underwent surgery today to relieve the nerve impingement in his back, the Nets said. The team said Simmons had a microscopic partial discectomy. He is expected to recover in time for training camp in September. – 2:21 PM
Anthony Puccio @APOOCH
Nets say Ben Simmons underwent a successful microscopic partial discectomy earlier today to alleviate the nerve impingement in his lower back.
He is expected to make a full recovery in time for training camp next season. – 2:21 PM
Nets say Ben Simmons underwent a successful microscopic partial discectomy earlier today to alleviate the nerve impingement in his lower back.
He is expected to make a full recovery in time for training camp next season. – 2:21 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
The Nets say Ben Simmons had a microscopic partial discectomy to deal with the nerve impingement in his back that ended his season after just 15 games. – 2:21 PM
The Nets say Ben Simmons had a microscopic partial discectomy to deal with the nerve impingement in his back that ended his season after just 15 games. – 2:21 PM
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Ben Simmons underwent a successful microscopic partial discectomy earlier today to alleviate the nerve impingement in his lower back. Simmons is expected to make a full recovery in time for training camp next season, Brooklyn Nets announce. – 2:21 PM
Ben Simmons underwent a successful microscopic partial discectomy earlier today to alleviate the nerve impingement in his lower back. Simmons is expected to make a full recovery in time for training camp next season, Brooklyn Nets announce. – 2:21 PM
CJ Holmes @CjHolmes22
Ben Simmons underwent a successful microscopic partial discectomy earlier today to alleviate the nerve impingement in his lower back, per Nets. He is expected to make a full recovery in time for training camp next season. – 2:20 PM
Ben Simmons underwent a successful microscopic partial discectomy earlier today to alleviate the nerve impingement in his lower back, per Nets. He is expected to make a full recovery in time for training camp next season. – 2:20 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Nets say Ben Simmons underwent a successful microscopic partial discectomy earlier today to alleviate the nerve impingement in his lower back. – 2:20 PM
Nets say Ben Simmons underwent a successful microscopic partial discectomy earlier today to alleviate the nerve impingement in his lower back. – 2:20 PM
More on this storyline
Brian Lewis: Kevin Ollie on Ben Simmons: “I know he has a lot of motions that’s inside of him. But he’s been down this road before and I know he’s gonna get prepared with his team, our medical staff, our organization, and we have empathy for him.” #Nets -via Twitter @NYPost_Lewis / March 7, 2024
With a $40 million expiring salary next season, the Nets could attempt to trade him this summer or possibly even buy him out. -via New York Post / March 7, 2024
Shams Charania: Nets say Ben Simmons is out for the remainder of the season while he consults with specialists and explores treatment options for the nerve impingement in his lower back. -via Twitter @ShamsCharania / March 7, 2024