Ben Simmons is dealing with a back injury and will not take the court for the Brooklyn Nets. This update affects their upcoming game against the Sacramento Kings on January 27, 2025.
Simmons has played in 29 games this season, missing 17 due to various reasons. He has started in most of these games, contributing an average of 6.3 points per game. His assists per game stand at 7.1, ranking him first on his team and 32nd in the league.
The Nets have struggled without Simmons, averaging only 96 points per game when he is absent compared to 108.1 points when he plays. The team’s record is also notably better with him on the court, standing at 11-18 compared to a challenging 3-14 without him.
