The Nets are exceeding expectations right now, but what would elevate this team even more would be Simmons' willingness to shoot more. Of course, his ability to find anyone on the floor has been a major part of Brooklyn's offensive success, but imagine what the offense would look like if Simmons was more aggressive in looking to score.

Ben Simmons injury update – find out how long the Brooklyn Nets star will be sidelined and the impact on the team's performance.

The Nets appear on track to get Dorian Finney-Smith and Ben Simmons back for their first meeting of the season with the Knicks

Ben Simmons finished the loss with four points, seven rebounds, five assists and one steal while shooting 2/5 from the field in 25 minutes of playing time. Many NBA fans reacted to his performance. @NetsSage: "Wonder if there’ll ever be an explanation how Ben Simmons went from perennial all-star with limitless potential to washed up at 28?

Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons is available for Friday's matchup at the New York Knicks after missing Monday's loss vs. the Boston Celtics.

Ben Simmons is proving that he is still a good NBA player, as he joined a two-person Nets franchise club that only Jason Kidd was a part of.

Simmons isn't exactly the most well-loved player in the league, which is why it comes as no surprise that the jokes started pouring in on X after the fans learned about the Nets' decision to relegate the 28-year-old to a bench role.

It is not Ben Simmons’ fault that he is injured again, but it should mark the end of his time as a focal point of the Brooklyn Nets