Ben Simmons said the back surgery he underwent last March led him to question whether he would ever play in the NBA again. The procedure, which addressed a pinched nerve in Simmons’ lower
Suns, Bradley Beal and Brooklyn Nets
The 21-21 Suns are playing the reeling Brooklyn Nets - who will be without Cameron Johnson, D'Angelo Russell, Ben Simmons, Trendon Watford, and Ziaire Williams in this contest.
Teams are entering the NBA trade deadline with the idea of adjusting their cap situations, while rumors and intel about Jimmy Butler form.
Cade Cunningham had 32 points, nine rebounds and seven assists to lead the Detroit Pistons to a 107-96 win over the Houston Rockets on Monday.
Jaden McDaniels scored a career-high 27 points, including the clinching free throw with 3 seconds to play, and Anthony Edwards added 21 as Minnesota outlasted short-handed Dallas.
Devin Booker scored a game-high 32 points and Kevin Durant registered 24 points in his second game at Brooklyn against his former team to lead Phoenix (22-21) back above .500.
Another one down, another loss closer to better lottery odds. Kevin Durant’s Nets tenure is but a distant memory by now.
Devin Booker scored 32 points in his 200th career 30-point performance as the Phoenix Suns beat the short-handed Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday.
Kevin Durant scored 24 points in three quarters against his former team Wednesday night and the Phoenix Suns ended a five-game road trip with a wire-to-wire 108-84 victory over the Brooklyn Nets in New York.
Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal is questionable for the game against the Brooklyn Nets due to an ankle injury. With a 21-21 record, the Suns are concerned about backcourt depth as Beal has been a valuable contributor.
Nets : OUT: Bojan Bogdanovic (foot), Maxwell Lewis (tibia), De'Anthony Melton (knee), D'Angelo Russell (hamstring), Cam Thomas (hamstring), Trendon Watford (hamstring), and Ziaire Williams (ankle). DOUBTFUL: Cam Johnson (ankle) and Ben Simmons (illness).