Nets' Ben Simmons Receives Epidural Injection, Sidelined for Over a Month

The three-time All-Star's back recovery continues, with re-evaluation due in two weeks amid Nets' struggle in the Eastern Conference.

Brooklyn Nets forward Ben Simmons has received an epidural injection to aid his recovery from a nerve issue in his lower back, extending his absence to over a month.
Simmons has been sidelined since November 6, and his condition is said to be improving, but he is still only doing low-level work on the court.
The three-time All-Star has a history of back injuries, having missed the entire 2021-22 season due to a back injury and a holdout from playing when he was with the Philadelphia 76ers.
In six games this season, Simmons has averaged a career-low 6.5 points, a career-high 10.8 rebounds and 6.7 assists per game for the Nets.
The Nets, currently 9-9 and 10th in the Eastern Conference, will re-evaluate Simmons' condition in two weeks.