Nets rule out Ben Simmons for remainder of season

Ben Simmons will not be seen again this season as the Brooklyn Nets have officially ruled him out for the remainder of the campaign. 

Simmons will begin a rehab program on his back and is expected to make a full recovery, according to Nets coach Jacque Vaughn.

Brooklyn announced Simmons’ nerve impingement four days ago and did not provide a timeline for his recovery, only saying that he “will remain out of action while we determine the best long-term course of treatment.”

Simmons, 26, has been out of action since the played since the All-Star break due to knee soreness. 

Vaughn said his goal is to coach Simmons and get him back to the player he was, but things have gotten so bad, it is hard to even put any expectations on what to expect from Simmons when he does return next season.

 He is owed $80 million over the next two years and on recent evidence, it is hard to see him returning to what he once was. 

The three-time All-Star averaged 6.9 points, 6.3 rebounds and 6.1 assists in 42 games this season.