Ben Simmons has recovered from the again surgical procedure he underwent in March and can be a full participant in Brooklyn Nets coaching camp, starting Oct. 1, with no restrictions, in accordance with NBA insider Chris Haynes.

“Ben is absolutely cleared and is a full participant for the beginning of camp,” Simmons’ agent, Bernie Lee, informed Haynes. “He’s excited to get began.”

Simmons had tried to handle the problem with out surgical procedure earlier within the 12 months, however in March he opted for the longer-term repair with a microscopic partial discectomy to alleviate a nerve impingement in his decrease again. 

After sitting out the 2021-21 marketing campaign fully, Simmons has performed in simply 57 video games the final two seasons as he has struggled with a myriad of again points. Final season he performed in simply 15 video games, averaging 6.1 factors, 7.9 rebounds and 5.7 assists in slightly below 24 minutes an evening. 

At this level, we needs to be taking these Simmons updates with a really giant grain of salt. He has not been in a position to keep wholesome, and he is frankly not well worth the fuss anymore even when he’s in higher bodily situation. 

That is seemingly why Simmons opted for the longer view on surgical procedure and restoration, as a result of if he’ll get any sort of contract after this season, he must be wholesome and he wants to indicate this season that whereas he would possibly by no means be an All-Star once more, he nonetheless generally is a invaluable piece of an NBA rotation.