NBA Nets rule out Ben Simmons for remainder of season

Ben Simmons has been ruled out for the rest of the season by the Brooklyn Nets due to a long-standing back injury. Ben Simmons will not play again this season, as the Brooklyn Nets have officially ruled him out for the rest of the season. Nets star Ben Simmons will miss the rest of the season after beginning a back rehabilitation program, according to Nets coach Jacque Vaughn. Simmons' nerve impingement was announced four days ago by Brooklyn, who did not provide a timeline for his recovery, only saying that he "will remain out of action while we determine the best long-term course of treatment." Simmons, 26, has been out of the game since the All-Star break due to knee pain.