During the game on February 25, 2024, the Brooklyn Nets announced that Ben Simmons would be out for the remainder of the game due to left leg soreness. This announcement was followed by a clarification that no imaging was scheduled for Simmons' leg as of now. In the same game, the Nets suffered their fourth consecutive loss, this time against the Timberwolves. The team's performance was notably poor, shooting just 33.7% overall and 6-of-35 from the 3-point line. This game marked the team's first two appearances under new coach Kevin Ollie, during which they have averaged 89.5 points per game. Following this, Ben Simmons was listed as questionable for the upcoming game against the Grizzlies due to the same left leg soreness.
Ben Simmons is questionable with left leg soreness tomorrow vs the Grizzlies.
Nets lose fourth straight to Timberwolves, Ben Simmons injured in loss Brooklyn, which shot just 33.7% for the game including 6-of-35 from 3-point range, is averaging 89.5 points per game in its first two appearances under Kevin Ollie. @CjHolmes22 https://t.co/Td3Rq7OsfL
The Nets have clarified there is no imaging scheduled as of now for Ben Simmons’ leg soreness. https://t.co/HZTSZGxkUZ
Ben Simmons is out for the rest of the game due to left leg soreness, via the Nets.
Nets say Ben Simmons (left leg soreness) is out for the remainder of tonight’s game.
#Nets to start Ben Simmons, Cam Thomas, Mikal Bridges, Dorian Finney-Smith and Nic Claxton.