Nets Say Ben Simmons to Undergo Back Surgery

Ben Simmons is back. I mean Ben Simmons’ back.

Simmons hasn’t suited up for Brooklyn following deal that sent James Harden to Philadelphia, last playing during the Sixers’ 2021 conference semifinal loss to Atlanta. Ben Simmons will now have surgery to alleviate pain in his back caused by a herniated disk, the Brooklyn Nets said Wednesday.

The procedure will be done Thursday. The Nets said it was decided upon after consultation with multiple back specialists.

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Simmons will be out 3-4 months.

Brooklyn Nets' Ben Simmons is expected to need 3-to-4 months to make a full recovery on back surgery, sources tell ESPN. The expectation is that he'll be ready to return well ahead of training camp.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) May 4, 2022

The Nets originally said he had back spasms but later said the problem was a herniated disk. Simmons eventually resumed workouts and hoped to make his debut during the playoffs, but that plan was scrapped when he experienced more pain.

Simmons will have a microdiscectomy, in which a small fragment of the disk is removed.

The Nets said further updates will be provided after the procedure.

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