Ben Simmons out for the season with a back injury / News - Basketnews.com

Simmons will look for solutions to treat the nerve impingement in his back that has kept him out of the basketball court for multiple seasons now.

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After a year where he struggled with injuries, Ben Simmons will not play a single minute of NBA basketball in the 2023-24 season again.

Ben Simmons

Team:Brooklyn NetsPosition:SF, PFAge:27Height:208 cmWeight:104 kgBirth place:Melbourne, AustraliaProfileNewsStatistics

The Brooklyn Nets announced that Simmons was out for the season due to a nerve impingement in his lower back.

Simmons is set to consult with specialists and explore treatment options, the club says. Both the player and the Nets are in discussions with various specialists to determine the course of action in the future for the player's long-term health, the statement adds.

Simmons has been struggling with a back injury for numerous years. Last season, it was the reason he was declared out before the season was over as well. This season, Simmons played only 15 games for the Nets, averaging 6.1 points, 7.9 rebounds, and 5.7 assists per game.

The 27-year-old former Rookie of the Year missed the entire 2021-22 season after holding out due to disagreements with the Philadelphia 76ers management over his psychological state. After getting traded to Brooklyn, he didn't play a single game as well due to the lower back injury.

Simmons was declared to be 100% healthy last summer and committed to playing for the Australian national team in the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympic Games. The commitment now might be in vain.

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