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Nets’ lack of big men is forcing Ben Simmons out of his comfort zone

Their absence has had a trickle-down effect. It has not only left the Nets vulnerable on the boards and in the paint, but also taken Ben Simmons out of the one position in which he’s comfortable and forced him to play somewhere he’s clearly ineffective.

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Nets' Ben Simmons: Starting Friday

Simmons is in the Nets' starting lineup for Friday's game against the Knicks, Ian Begley of SportsNet New York reports. Simmons will return Friday from a one-game absence due to calf tightness, and he will start at center as Nic Claxton is sidelined due to a lower back strain.

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NBA Fans Critical Of Ben Simmons' Performance In Nets-Knicks Game

Ben Simmons finished the loss with four points, seven rebounds, five assists and one steal while shooting 2/5 from the field in 25 minutes of playing time. Many NBA fans reacted to his performance. @NetsSage: "Wonder if there’ll ever be an explanation how Ben Simmons went from perennial all-star with limitless potential to washed up at 28?

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ESSAY: The Brooklyn Nets must be done relying on Ben Simmons

It is not Ben Simmons’ fault that he is injured again, but it should mark the end of his time as a focal point of the Brooklyn Nets

With centers Nic Claxton and Day'Ron Sharpe out with injuries, Nets' lack of size is costly

The good thing is, it's not major injuries," coach Jordi Fernandez said. "[Claxton and Sharpe] will be back soon." ...

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Nets’ Nic Claxton sits out with lower back strain as Ben Simmons, Dorian Finney-Smith return

While Ben Simmons and Dorian Finney-Smith returned for the Nets in their 124-122 loss to the Knicks at the Garden, Nic ...

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Nets' Jordi Fernandez says Nic Claxton's back issue has been lingering

Prior to Friday's NBA Cup matchup at the New York Knicks, Brooklyn Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez said Nic Claxton's back ...

Pair of frontcourt injuries could aid Nets tank in coming weeks

Claxton received an epidural injection due to a lower back strain and will reevaluated on Friday. With Day'Ron Sharpe also ...

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Another report Nets expected to be sellers at trade deadline, no player on roster untouchable

Dorian Finney-Smith. The veteran forward is averaging 10.9 points a game, is shooting 39.7% from 3 and can defend. • Nic ...

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Nic Claxton's comments aren't aging well as Knicks beat Nets

On January 28, 2023, Nic Claxton confidently told reporters he had never lost to the New York Knicks as a member of the Brooklyn Nets. That claim came full circle Sunday night when the Knicks defeated ...

Is Nets' Nic Claxton playing vs. Knicks? Latest NBA Cup injury update

Nic Claxton's status for the Nets' matchup with the New York Knicks on Friday is in question due to a surprise injury.

NBA Trade Rumors: Nets 'Expected to Be Open for Business,' Cam Thomas Available

Amid a rebuilding year, the Brooklyn Nets are reportedly open to dealing some players away, including their leading scorer.

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Nets rule out Cam Thomas Tuesday vs. Hornets with lower back tightness

Center Nic Claxton, forward Trendon Watford, and backup center Day'Ron Sharpe have all missed significant time this ...

Nets' Nic Claxton: Strains back, out at least one week

Claxton will miss at least one week with a lower back strain and will receive an epidural injection Friday, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports. The Nets slowly worked Claxton back from hamstring ...

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Nets’ Nic Claxton Out At Least A Week With Lower Back Strain

Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton has been diagnosed with a lower back strain, and his status will be updated in a week.

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