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Ben Simmons struggles running reckless Nets’ new-look offense

With Dennis Schroder gone, Ben Simmons is running the show as the new point guard. And the Nets played Monday's game, and they weren't very good. The Nets will have to rely on pace to win games. But they were reckless, sloppy and had too many turnovers, resulting in a 130-101 loss to Cleveland. During […]

Ben Simmons, Cam Johnson spark Nets in impressive win over Pacers

The fuss in the Nets' locker room wasn't just about overcoming a season-long loss. They were breaking the story too much. Brooklyn dominated Indiana 99-90, ending a three-game slide in front of 16,748 points at Barclays Center. The Nets then celebrated their latest victory that shocked doubters. Cam Johnson shoots Benedict Mathurin during the Nets' […]

Ben Simmons, Cam Johnson’s exits bring additional Nets injury worries

The Nets, who have already lost much of their strength, will be without Ben Simmons for Monday's game against Chicago, but are hoping to acquire Cam Johnson. Simmons left Sunday's loss at Orlando with a knee contusion, and Johnson checked out with a left ankle injury with 18 seconds left. “I just made some minor […]

Nets were hoping Ben Simmons would push offense, but he hasn’t

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Nets coach Jordi Fernandez said early in the season that he expected Ben Simmons to be aggressive and shoot double-digits every night. So far, Simmons has never achieved his goal. Simmons is coming off a second hip surgery and has declared himself healthy for the first time in years, which begs the […]

Nets’ Ben Simmons can’t wait to revel in 76ers fans’ hatred again

PHILADELPHIA — They say hell hath no fury like a woman scorned. Except for the 76er fans booing Ben Simmons. Brooklyn's Simmons has a background in Philadelphia and has returned to the Wells Fargo Center before, but he is well aware that he will continue to be booed by 76ers fans for the rest of […]