Ben Simmons is currently dealing with an illness and will not be playing for the Brooklyn Nets in their upcoming game against the New York Knicks. This update was confirmed ahead of the game scheduled for January 21, 2025, at Barclays Center. The team has announced that Simmons will be unavailable due to this health issue.
What It Means
Ben Simmons has been a key playmaker for the Brooklyn Nets, leading the team in assists with an average of 7.1 per game, ranking him 23rd in the league. Despite his limited scoring output of 6.3 points per game, his presence on the court has been significant as the Nets average more points (108.1 PPG) when he plays compared to when he does not (103.5 PPG). The team holds a record of 11-18 with him in action versus a challenging 3-11 without him.
