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The frustration surrounding Brooklyn Nets player Ben Simmons had been building in recent weeks within the organization. Simmons is averaging 5.8 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 5.6 assists over 10 games.

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The frustration surrounding Brooklyn Nets star Ben Simmons had been building in recent weeks within the organization, according to Shams Charania and Sam Amick of The Athletic.

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The coaching staff and players have been concerned about his availability and level of play, with some questioning his passion for the game, sources told the American media outlet.

Simmons' struggles in his played games this season were part of the Nets' frustration as well. Brooklyn is 6-9 and places itself in the 12th place of the Eastern Conference. The team is coming off a heavy 121-153 loss against the Sacramento Kings.

Meanwhile, the 26-year-old Simmons is averaging 5.8 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 5.6 assists over 10 games.

In a discussion with The Athletic on Tuesday, Simmons acknowledged the criticism that he knows is coming his way and shared his view on the matter.

"You're obviously not gonna be happy when anybody's out," Simmons told The Athletic. "But for me, I've been dealing with the knee since the start of the season. It's been swollen. I had PRP (injections). I had blood drained a couple of times. So it's not a made-up thing, you know? It's a real thing."

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