Ben Simmons

Ben Simmons' season is finished, as the enigmatic Nets forward is officially being shut down for the rest of the season, according to The Athletic's Shams Charania. Jacque Vaughn was candid saying that he did not expect him to even travel with the team the rest of the season.

Fantasy Impact

Simmons has been dealing with a nerve impingement in his back. Amid the Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving trades, the writing was on the wall that this was a very possible scenario. Despite looking at a potential playoff berth, the Nets are being realistic at their chances at making a deep run and making a wise decision. There is no reason to rush him back considering his injury history. However, at this point fantasy managers have to reevaluate whether or not he's worth taking a look at next season. Simmons will have missed 64 games in the last two seasons combined.

The Nets say Ben Simmons now has nerve impingement in his back and will remain out of action while sides determine best course of treatment.

Fantasy Impact

Simmons has been sidelined for over one month now and remains without a timetable to return. It would be a surprise if he plays again this season.

Ben Simmons has been ruled out ahead of Tuesday's game against the Cavaliers.

Fantasy Impact

Simmons last played on February 15. He remains without a clear timetable to return.

Ben Simmons (back/knee) remains out for Sunday's game against the Denver Nuggets.

Fantasy Impact

Simmons has been out for multiple consecutive weeks thanks to various back and knee injuries, and he's set to miss another game on Sunday. There's no indication that he'll be back in Brooklyn's lineup anytime soon, and Seth Curry and Joe Harris should continue to get more work in his absence.

Ben Simmons (back/knee) is still out for Sunday's game against the Denver Nuggets.

Fantasy Impact

Simmons is dealing with injuries to his back and his knee that will leave him sidelined against the Nuggets. He's already missed multiple weeks because of his injuries, and no return seems imminent for him. Seth Curry and Joe Harris will continue to get more work in his absence on Sunday.