In professional basketball a single injury can sideline and derail the course of an aspiring NBA team in the race of the for the ultimate prize, the prestigious Larry O’Brien Trophy. While the Brooklyn Nets have been going decent this season, they must up their game if postseason hopes are to be realized.
The Brooklyn Nets find themselves navigating in that very tight spot upon losing their point guard Ben Simmons who is sidelined by an injury.
Ben Simmons knee injury status
Ben Simmons, the first overall pick of the 2016 NBA Draft and the Australian point guard for the Brooklyn Nets, experienced a knee tweak on his dominant left foot. This injury forced him to miss the highly anticipated matchup against the Phoenix Suns, where he would have faced his former teammate Kevin Durant.
NBA insider Shams Charania disclosed the report of his injury highlighting the player’s left knee contusion.
“Ben Simmons is out for Nets-Suns tonight due to left knee contusion. He returned on Monday after two-month absence, posting 10 points, 11 assists and 8 rebounds vs. Utah. Simmons developed swelling in knee from a hit during game, sources say, but tests showed no further issue,” Charania wrote.
Good news for Brooklyn Nets fans is that despite the setback, star player Ben Simmons is expected to make a swift recovery and return to the squad in peak condition. Fans can anticipate witnessing his signature fast-break runs and clever passes to the open man soon, whether it’s beyond the three-point line or to the big man under the rim.
Ben Simmons, as it stands, is expected to make his return on Sunday, February 4th, in a highly anticipated game against the Philadelphia 76ers, the team that originally drafted him in 2016. This matchup will feature Simmons facing off against his former teammate and current NBA MVP Joel Embiid, which is building up to be a much-anticipated fixture among fans.
Coach Vaughn’s assessment of acute Injury
Coach Vaughn provided insights into Ben Simmons’ injury situation ahead of the game against the Phoenix Suns. He described it as an acute injury, indicating that it occurred during a specific moment in the fourth quarter where Simmons blocked a shot and experienced discomfort.
“Overall, acute injury. So it happened that game in the fourth when he blocked that shot and came down… Like I said, all those guys get assessed after the game,” Coach Vaughn said.
“It was a sequence of him reporting that he wasn’t feeling good, and we got an MRI, and the swelling revealed itself,” Vaughn said emphasizing that the decision to assess Simmons further came after he reported feeling unwell, leading to an MRI that revealed swelling.
Brooklyn Nets fans can now collectively breathe a sigh of relief knowing that Ben Simmons’ injury is minor. With their point guard set to return, they can look forward to the team continuing the fight as a cohesive unit in the remaining parts of the season, aiming for a playoff spot.
