Ben Simmons's Stats, Metrics, Game Logs, Projections & Rankings

Brooklyn Nets utility man Ben Simmons (leg) won't return to Saturday's meeting with the Timberwolves. The former Sixer was ruled out with left leg soreness, although it's not known how or when he picked up the injury. He'll finish the game with eight boards, six assists, four points, and three steals, and he'll likely carry an injury designation heading into Monday's matchup with the Memphis Grizzlies. Without Simmons on the floor, guys like Lonnie Walker IV and Dennis Schroder could see more action.

Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons (knee) isn't on the injury report for Thursday's game against the Toronto Raptors. A left knee effusion cost Simmons Brooklyn's last game, but the point forward is good to go on Thursday. In seven appearances since returning from a lengthy absence, Simmons is tallying 6.8 points on 59.4% field-goal shooting, 8.5 rebounds, and 6.5 assists per game and faces a Raptors team that sits 23rd in opponent field-goal percentage (48.9%).

Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Ben Simmons (knee) is out for Wednesday's meeting with the Boston Celtics. After Simmons collected five points, eight assists, and six boards in 24 minutes during Tuesday's defeat to the Celtics, a left knee effusion will cost him the second leg of a two-game home and away set against Boston. In all likelihood, Simmons will be back on the hardwood for Brooklyn's first outing post-All-Star break on Feb. 22 against the Toronto Raptors. Cameron Johnson (thigh) will return for the Nets on Wednesday following a four-game absence, representing the most likely candidate to replace Simmons in the starting five. The Celts rank first against forwards this season, per DraftKings scoring, so while Johnson is fine to deploy in head-to-head season-long fantasy leagues, he's only a contrarian DFS option in a nightmarish situation.

Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Ben Simmons (back) isn't seen on the team's injury report ahead of Tuesday's contest versus the Dallas Mavericks. Simmons has alternated appearances for the Nets since returning on Jan. 29 from a nerve impingement in his lower back, but he'll suit up on Tuesday. In 32 combined minutes across his last two games, the 27-year-old former No. 1 overall pick has totaled 10 points, 17 rebounds, 16 assists, two steals, and two blocks. Dallas has struggled to defend opposing backcourt members this season, so while Simmons carries DFS risk due to uncertain playing time and a probable bench role, he should be deployed in most season-long fantasy settings.

Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Ben Simmons (back) won't play on Monday against Golden State. He has just returned from a lengthy absence, and the team is closely monitoring Simmons' workload. It's the first game of a back-to-back, and Simmons will likely return to the lineup Tuesday versus Dallas. The three-time All-Star hasn't played much since making his comeback, but he's still been productive, averaging 5.0 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 8.0 assists in 17.0 minutes in the two games he's featured in since returning. With Simmons unavailable, Lonnie Walker IV and Dennis Smith Jr. could get a few extra minutes on the court off the Brooklyn bench.