Ric Bucher opens up on bitter end of Bill Simmons relationship
Rick Buescher has revealed his relationship, or apparent lack thereof, with Bill Simmons. The sports media personality said of the Ringer founder on a recent episode of the podcast “On the Ball with Rick Butcher.” Call for attention to Simmons' comments While talking about the Kings, he also hinted at the broken bond between his […]
Nets, Ben Simmons can’t shake offensive woes in loss to Heat
MIAMI — The Nets continued to struggle to create what they wanted and continued to struggle to win. On Monday, they lost 110-95 to the Heat in front of a crowd of 19,832 at Caseya Center. And once again, the problem was on the attacking side. The Nets (11-18) have dropped 5-of-6 and 8-of-8 in […]
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 […]
Ben Simmons finding his stride with return to hostile Philly looming
Ben Simmons is coming off perhaps his best game of the season, with the erratic big man posting season-highs in points (10) and rebounds (9) in Tuesday's home win over Charlotte. The challenge for Simmons and the Nets was for him to put up those kinds of numbers on a regular basis and play solid […]
Ben Simmons finally gives Nets exactly what they’ve been asking for
This was the aggression Jordi Fernandes was looking for. What Ben Simmons lacked. The Nets needed this for their offense to inch closer to its potential, especially with leading scorer Cam Thomas out of the lineup with a lower back strain. Simmons checked in in the fourth quarter, stole the ball after Jalen Wilson blocked […]
Nets’ lack of big man is taking Ben Simmons out of his comfort zone
The Nets have a big problem right now. For example, they don't have any great people. Only two centers on the roster, starter Nic Claxton and backup Dayron Sharpe, are sidelined with injuries. Both will miss Tuesday's NBA Cup game against the visiting Hornets at Barclays Center. Sharpe has not played all season because of […]