NEW YORK — Ben Simmons received’t return to the Brooklyn Nets till a minimum of January due to a pinched nerve in his decrease again.
The Nets mentioned Wednesday that Simmons, who sustained his newest again damage Nov. 6, has proven constant power enchancment in his again over the previous two weeks. However, they added that he’s nonetheless doing solely particular person court docket work and that his standing could be up to date once more in roughly two weeks.
Simmons performed in six video games earlier than he was harm and has missed 20 already this season after his final two seasons have been lower brief due to again issues. The No. 1 choose within the 2016 draft obtained an epidural injection as a part of the deliberate rehabilitation from this damage.
In different damage information, the Nets mentioned that Dennis Smith Jr., who has missed the final six video games with a sprained higher again, has been cleared for full basketball actions and might be listed as questionable for his or her recreation Friday towards Denver.
Lonnie Walker IV, out the final eight video games with a strained left hamstring pressure, is anticipated to progress to 5-on-5 play within the coming days with hopes of returning to the lineup subsequent week.
