The Brooklyn Nets introduced that Ben Simmons would bear again surgical procedure on Tuesday.
Nets announce that Ben Simmons will bear a “microdiscectomy procedure” on Thursday to “alleviate pain caused by the herniated disc” in his again.
— Nick Friedell (@NickFriedell) May 4, 2022
According to Nick Friedell of ESPN, the surgical procedure is a “microdiscectomy procedure” that may “alleviate pain caused by the herniated disc” in his again. Simmons will reportedly take 3-4 months to get better absolutely, per NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
Brooklyn Nets’ Ben Simmons is predicted to wish 3-to-4 months to make a full restoration on again surgical procedure, sources inform ESPN. The expectation is that he’ll be able to return nicely forward of coaching camp.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) May 4, 2022
Simmons’ again damage was first reported shortly after the 76ers traded him to the Nets for James Harden on the commerce deadline. Simmons sat out the whole 2021-22 season and playoffs on account of a season-long battle with psychological well being and the aforementioned decrease again damage that prevented him from a potential Game 4 return within the Nets’ first-round collection in opposition to the Celtics.