Ben Simmons’s NBA Playoff Status Has Been Revealed

The Ben Simmons saga seemed to be over following his trade out of Philly.

But hang on, it’s not even close to over yet. The Brooklyn Nets superstar has not played a game for the Brooklyn Nets this season.

He has officially been ruled out for the remainder of the year and the play-in round. Nets’ head coach Steve Nash officially ruled Simmons out for the remainder of the regular season and for the play-in round of the NBA Playoffs. Brooklyn is locked into a play-in contest as they currently sit in 10th place in the Eastern Conference standings.

Ben Simmons has been ruled out for the rest of regular season and the play-in tournament, Nets coach Steve Nash announced. pic.twitter.com/68vPahK9TQ

— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) April 4, 2022

Most around the NBA are not shocked by this announcement. While there was hope of a return, I don’t think fans will believe the reports until they actually see the forward on the court.

That hasn’t happened since June of 2021.

BREAKING: Ben Simmons is expected to be out through the play-in tournament, via ESPN.

Tough. pic.twitter.com/eDiXfT25az

— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) April 4, 2022

Nets: Ben, do you want to play some regular season games to get warmed up for the playoffs?

Ben Simmons: pic.twitter.com/87Chp1igXi

— PointsBet Sportsbook (@PointsBetUSA) April 4, 2022

no one: hey ben could you

ben simmons: pic.twitter.com/A5FXcsBCr4

— I Think You Should League Pass (@nbaleave) April 4, 2022

Nash: "Ben we really need you, when can you come back?"

Ben Simmons: pic.twitter.com/No3CBAxyU4

— LaRatata (@ThadCapper) April 4, 2022

Ben Simmons did more at practice today, but is still far from playing. Nash ruled him out for the rest of the regular season and the play-in.

— Alex Schiffer (@Alex__Schiffer) April 4, 2022

At least his contributions to both the Sixers and Nets are consistent. https://t.co/OZVCEXCVif

— Andrew Brandt (@AndrewBrandt) April 4, 2022

Be careful what you wish for.

Ben Simmons is one of those guys it’s just hard not to really dislike.

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