Ben Simmons sidelined indefinitely due to left-side nerve irritation

Ben Simmons has received a diagnosis of nerve irritation on the lower left side of his body, leading to an indefinite absence from the court. The Brooklyn Nets’ past three games have been without Simmons.

In the six games he has played this season, Simmons has maintained an average of 6.5 points, 10.3 rebounds, and 6.7 assists in 31.8 minutes.