The Latest on Ben Simmons Potential Playoff Return

Is Ben Simmons finally going to make his season debut with the Nets?

The controversial former Sixers star could be back in action this season after all. There’s some optimism that Simmons could make his debut during the first round of the playoffs as long as his progression continues in strengthening his legs and back, Shams Charania of The Athletic tweets.

Sources: There’a optimism Nets star Ben Simmons could make debut during first round of the NBA playoffs as long as his progression continues in strengthening his legs and back. Simmons has been ramping up his workload and is expected to continue doing so.

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) April 10, 2022

Simmons has been ramping up his workload and is expected to continue doing so, Charania adds.

Of course the Nets have to make it out of the play-in tournament to reach the first round.

Simmons was on the court doing some shooting prior to their game against Indiana on Sunday. During his pregame press conference, coach Steve Nash said Simmons still needed to take a number of steps to suit up from the back injury that has kept him on the sidelines since he was dealt from Philadelphia, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype tweets.

Brooklyn Nets coach Steve Nash on Ben Simmons: “He’s doing a little bit of movement, still 1-on-0 stuff. He’s still got a lot of milestones to reach, but it’s positive.” pic.twitter.com/Bq19FS1IK7

— Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto) April 10, 2022

“He’s doing a little bit of movement, still 1-on-0 stuff,” Nash said. “He’s still got a lot of milestones to reach, but it’s positive.”

For Ben Simmons to return at this point of the season is just laughable. Between all his antics all season long, it’s hard to imagine we’ll actually see this guy ever play basketball.

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