Ben Simmons' Status For Cavs-Nets Game

The Brooklyn Nets are hosting the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday evening for the play-in tournament

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For the game, he will be without three-time NBA All-Star Ben Siemens.

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Ben Simmons' Status For Cavs-Nets Game3

The 25-year-old 2016 first overall pick has been ruled out for the contest.

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He came over in a trade from the Philadelphia 76ers earlier this season that sent James Harden to Philadelphia

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Simmons has yet to play in game during the 2021-22 NBA season

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Has been seen working in practice lately, which is definitely a positive sign that he can play in the NBA Playoffs

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The Brooklyn Nets are hosting the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday evening for the play-in tournament

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