Beijing time on April 26 news, it is reported that the Brooklyn Nets have had a face-to-face communication with Ben Simmons himself and his agent team on the current situation. Simmons' agent Rich Paul told the Nets that Simmons currently has problems with both physical and mental health, and he is still on his way to solving the problem.
During the meeting, Simmons reiterated to the Nets hierarchy his promise at the beginning of joining the team, and he still hopes to play as a Nets player as soon as possible. Previously, Nets coach Nash has disclosed that if the Nets G4 can win, Simmons still has the possibility of a comeback. The Nets are currently 3-0 behind the Boston Celtics.
Sources mentioned that the Nets' top brass has decided to provide him with all the resources for short- or long-term treatment in response to Simmons' problems.
Simmons has been training with the team for the past two weeks and has also participated in three physically confrontational training sessions during which he has never mentioned back discomfort. Until yesterday, he told the team that he woke up in the morning and felt uncomfortable in his back.
In espnon's report, it was mentioned that the Nets were a little disappointed when they first heard that Simmons had another physical problem, but after the communication that the three parties were involved in at the same time not long ago, it was clear that a common goal had been achieved. Simmons and his agent team were seen as more candid, detailing the challenges they still have, and reiterating Simmons' determination to find a way out of his problems and that he would return to the pitch immediately.
Simmons, a three-time All-Star and 2017 NBA Rookie of the Year, has three years left on his contract at the end of the season with $114 million left.