Nets come up empty late in loss as Ben Simmons exits with injury again
MINNEAPOLIS — The Nets entered Saturday wondering how to get Ben Simmons to play well with another non-shooter. Now they’re trying to figure out how to keep him playing. Simmons, the only All-Star on Brooklyn’s roster, was frequently injured and once again slowed down. This time, he was forced to leave the game with a […]
Nets’ Nic Claxton gets help in Ben Simmons against Timberwolves
Nic Claxton will have more height on his side Saturday night when the Nets take on the Timberwolves for the second time this season. When the teams met for the first time on Jan. 25, the 6-foot-11 center faced Rudy Gobert 7-1 and 7-foot Karl-Anthony Towns alone, 96-94. It ended in a Minnesota victory. Still, […]
Bill Simmons escalates beef with Pat McAfee, rips poor TV ratings
Bill Simmons fired back at Pat McAfee as the feud between sports media powerhouses continues. The beef began when Simmons gave his thoughts on “The Pat McAfee Show” on his podcast, making the show sound carnivorous and disjointed. McAfee responded by accusing Simmons of meager gambling affiliate numbers and suggesting that the Ringer founder’s best […]
5 investing principles of Jim Simmons who relied on data to decide his investments | Mint – Mint
In the field of investing, it is common to aspire to imitate Warren Buffett, but it is rare to come across an individual attempting to replicate the methods and investment strategies of Jim Simmons. This mathematician founded the hedge fund Renaissance Technologies in 1982. It’s a rare occurrence for an extraordinarily talented person to consistently […]
‘Keep Running Your Mouth’: Pat McAfee Absolutely Blasts Bill Simmons Over Lost Super Bowl Parlay
This man named Pat McAfee… It only took a month, but my husband was right back on the drama. Back in January, McAfee accused Norby Williamson of allegedly trying to destroy “The Pat McAfee Show,” sparking an uproar behind the scenes at ESPN. When that settled down, McAfee has since stayed away from the drama […]
Nets’ Ben Simmons ‘feeling better’ as he becomes more aggressive
Saturday’s rout against San Antonio didn’t just set Ben Simmons’ highest scoring game of the season. It became his most offensive record. Simmons finished with a modest total of 13 points, but also shot 6-of-7 from the floor. He drove hard to the rim, but debilitating back pain made him extremely reluctant to do so. […]
Ben Simmons ruled out vs. Warriors as Nets try to manage back injury
Ben Simmons will miss Monday’s game between the Nets and the Warriors due to a lower back injury. The Nets, who got nine rebounds and five assists from Simmons in defeating the 76ers on Saturday, will start the week by hosting back-to-back games against Golden State and the Mavericks. Simmons missed 38 consecutive games this […]
Ben Simmons hears boos from 76ers fans again: ‘funny to me’
PHILADELPHIA — As it turns out, it was just one game of horror for Ben Simmons. The Nets star missed Wednesday’s game with a left knee contusion, but returned in Saturday’s 136-121 win over the 76ers. Simmons did not attempt a shot in 14 minutes but had nine rebounds and five assists. He was also […]
Ben Simmons to make Nets return following one-game absence
PHILADELPHIA — As it turns out, it was just one game of horror for Ben Simmons. The Nets star was available for Saturday’s game against the 76ers, although he remains on a minutes restriction after missing Wednesday’s game with a left knee contusion. He was injured Monday while trying to block a layup in the […]
Nets’ Ben Simmons still not a definite to play vs. 76ers
It remains to be determined whether Ben Simmons will be able to play against his old team in Philadelphia on Saturday night. After Friday’s practice, head coach Jacques Vaughn announced that Simmons was a partial participant and remains day-to-day. He will undergo treatment Friday night and Saturday morning, and from there the Nets will assess […]