Last NBA season, Ben Simmons had surgery on his back, which kept him off the game for months. Fans were concerned about his health as the new season approached, given his significant importance to the Nets. However, the good news finally arrives at the right time: Simmons will be able to return for the season opener.
Ben Simmons, who makes the most money for the Nets, played only 15 games last season and 57 games in his two-and-a-half years with the team due to injury problems. Although his expectations for this year remain uncertain, the latest news indicates he’s prepared for training camp, scheduled to start on October 1, 2024.
Bernie Lee, Simmons’s agent, recently declared that the superstar will not face any limitations following his second back surgery on March 14. He reported, “Ben is fully cleared and is a full participant for the start of camp. He is excited to get started.”
This upcoming season could be Simmons’ last with the Nets, as he only has one year left on his contract. No one knows yet if the Nets will renew it or where he might go next.
False rumors about Ben Simmons trade spread
Simmons will make $40.3 million next, as per his deal, which runs through 2024-25. Due to several injury-plagued games, he hasn’t performed at a star level since the 2020–21 season with the 76ers. So, many trade rumors surrounding him have been around for a while, but a recent false report caught everyone off guard.
A fake NBA insider, Aaron Rosenberg, recently tweeted, “BREAKING: The Brooklyn Nets are trading Ben Simmons to the Golden State Warriors, sources tell ESPN.” The account resembled genuine insider Adrian Wojnarowski. Because it was so similar to Wojnarowski’s regular updates, the post misled a lot of people.
