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

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.

Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Ben Simmons (knee) is on track to return to the lineup for Saturday's matchup against Philadelphia. The team has listed Simmons as probable for the clash against his former team. Simmons returned from a nearly three-month absence against Utah on Monday but hurt his left knee and was forced to sit out another game on Wednesday versus Phoenix. The enigmatic Australian played only 18 minutes against the Jazz, but he put his talents on full display by amassing 10 points, eight rebounds, and 11 assists.

Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Ben Simmons (knee) is out for Wednesday's matchup versus the Phoenix Suns due to a left knee contusion. Simmons returned for the Nets on Monday after nearly a three-month absence, amassing 10 points, 11 assists and eight rebounds in the rout of the Utah Jazz, so it's rough timing for the 27-year-old point forward to head back to the sidelines. The slow-healing Simmons developed swelling in his knee after the game, but since tests have shown no further issues, he should be deemed day-to-day ahead of Saturday's showdown against the Philadelphia 76ers. With Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) also out on Wednesday, Lonnie Walker IV, Dennis Smith Jr., and Royce O'Neale should have longer leashes from Brooklyn's bench.

Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Ben Simmons (knee) has been downgraded to questionable for Wednesday's game against the Phoenix Suns with a left knee contusion. Simmons appeared to tweak his knee on an awkward landing following a blocked shot with the Nets up big late in Monday's blowout win over the Utah Jazz, threatening his status on Wednesday. The talented 27-year-old returned to Brooklyn's lineup with a bang following 38 games on the sidelines, teasing a triple-double with 10 points, 11 assists, eight rebounds, one steal, and one block in just 18 minutes on Monday. If Simmons heads back to the seats against the Suns, more reserve minutes will be freed up for Royce O'Neale, Dennis Smith Jr., and Lonnie Walker IV.

Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Ben Simmons (back) has officially been upgraded to active on Monday, which will mark his first game played since Nov. 6. So far this season, he's only appeared in six games, as he's been dealing with an impingement in his back. Back injuries have caused him to miss a full season and some change, so the team will likely take every precaution to try and get him on the floor longer. In his first game back against the Utah Jazz, he'll come off of the bench, and there hasn't been a report on his exact minutes restriction just yet. It's likely that it won't be too many after missing 40 games. If he was already a stash, then he could be started in fantasy leagues, but it's not recommended to pick him up off of waivers just yet in most leagues.