Ben Simmons has but to play a single sport for the Brooklyn Nets, which is an actual downside when you think about how the Nets are about to face off towards the Boston Celtics within the NBA playoffs. The Nets may use some protection proper now, and with out Simmons on the courtroom, the Nets could possibly be in for a world of harm on the defensive finish of the ball.

Regardless, there may be now optimism that Simmons will return between video games 4 and 6 of the primary spherical. Regardless of this, Kevin Durant is not relying on Simmons’ return anytime quickly. Whereas talking to reporters, Durant famous that it’s merely simpler for him to behave as if Simmons will probably be out for the sequence. That means, he will not expect something apart from what’s already been happening with the staff.

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“I’m not anticipating him to play,” Durant defined. “That’s simpler for me. I’m not placing any stress on Ben to come back on the market and hoop. So I’m not anticipating him to do something however simply to get his physique proper and get wholesome as quick as he can. So in my thoughts, I’m getting ready as if we’re taking part in with the staff we now have.”

The Nets and the Celtics will definitely make for an ideal sequence, and if Simmons does come again, then it is going to be a matchup for the ages. Keep tuned to HNHH for information and updates from across the NBA world.