Simmons notched two points (1-1 FG), one rebound and one assist over eight minutes during Monday's 105-102 win over Denver in Game 2 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Simmons continues to play a limited role for the Clippers, logging no more than 15 minutes for the seventh straight game. He is playing as the backup center right now, a role that utilizes his defense and little else. While he should remain in the rotation, it is unlikely we see him playing meaningful minutes in what is likely to be a hard-fought series against the Nuggets.
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Clippers' Ben Simmons: Back in action Friday
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Simmons (knee) isn't listed on the injury report ahead of Friday's game against the Kings, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Simmons was held out of Wednesday's matchup with Houston due to knee injury management, but he'll be a full go for Friday's clash. He's averaging 1.6 points, 3.8 rebounds and 2.4 assists in 14.8 minutes over his last 10 appearances.
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Clippers' Ben Simmons: Won't play vs. Houston
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Simmons (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Rockets, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
After failing to score in Tuesday's win against the Spurs, Simmons will be on the shelf for the second game of a back-to-back set to manage a knee issue. Drew Eubanks and Derrick Jones could see more time on the floor due to Simmons' absence.
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Clippers' Ben Simmons: Set to play Saturday
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Simmons (knee) isn't on the injury report for Saturday's game versus the Mavericks, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.
Simmons will return to action Saturday after sitting out the first leg of the Clippers' back-to-back Friday due to left knee injury maintenance. Simmons has averaged 1.8 points, 3.6 rebounds and 2.6 assists in 15.4 minutes across his previous 10 appearances.
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Clippers' Ben Simmons: Sitting vs. Dallas
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Simmons won't play in Friday's game against the Mavericks due to left knee injury management, independent NBA writer Justin Russo reports.
Simmons returned from a knee injury March 14 and has played in nine of his team's last 10 matchups, so the Clippers will take this opportunity to sit him down. Drew Eubanks and Derrick Jones are candidates for an uptick in playing time Friday in Simmons' absence.
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Clippers' Ben Simmons: Good to go against New Orleans
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Simmons is available for Wednesday's game versus the Pelicans, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Simmons will return to action Wednesday after missing the Clippers' previous contest due to a knee injury. Simmons has averaged 2.4 points, 4.3 rebounds and 3.2 assists in 16.0 minutes across his last 10 appearances.
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Clippers' Ben Simmons: Won't play Monday
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Simmons (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Magic, Cody Taylor of USA Today reports.
After posting four points (2-3 FG), six rebounds, five assists and one steal in 20 minutes during Sunday's loss in Cleveland, Simmons will take a seat for the second half of the Clippers' back-to-back set. He should return to action Wednesday against the Pelicans.
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Clippers' Ben Simmons: Plays well in limited minutes
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Simmons produced eight points (4-5 FG) and seven rebounds in 15 minutes during Sunday's 103-101 loss to the Thunder.
James Harden suffered quad and ankle injuries late in Sunday's 103-101 loss to the Thunder, making his status worth monitoring ahead of Wednesday's game versus the Knicks. Simmons snapped a streak of three scoreless games in a row Sunday, and he would be a candidate to see more run if Harden is forced to miss time.
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Clippers' Ben Simmons: Quiet night in return
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Simmons (knee) supplied two points (1-4 FG), four assists, two rebounds and two steals across 17 minutes during Friday's 121-98 win over the Hawks.
After a seven-game absence due to a left knee injury, Simmons returned to the court Friday but didn't provide much production in the box score. Since signing with the Clippers in February, Simmons has averaged 6.0 points, 4.8 assists, 4.7 rebounds, 1.5 steals and 0.5 blocks in 20.5 minutes across six games. His fantasy value will likely remain relatively limited unless his minutes consistently sit in the mid-20s.
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Clippers' Ben Simmons: Upgraded to available
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Simmons (knee) is available for Friday's game against the Hawks, Lauren Rosen of FanDuel Sports Network SoCal reports.
Simmons was initially not expected to travel with the team for Friday's game in Atlanta due to a left knee injury, but he seems to have progressed quicker in his recovery than expected. He'll make his return from a seven-game absence Friday after he averaged 6.8 points, 5.2 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 1.4 steals in 21.0 minutes per contest in his five appearances with the Clippers after signing a one-year deal Feb. 10.
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Clippers' Ben Simmons: Deemed questionable for Friday
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Simmons (knee) is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Hawks, Janis Carr of the OC Register reports.
Simmons was initially not expected to travel with the team for Friday's outing due to a left knee injury, but it appears he might be able to return to action against Atlanta. If Simmons is upgraded to available, he will likely operate on a minutes restriction.
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Clippers' Ben Simmons: Out at least one more week
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Simmons (knee) won't travel with the Clippers for their upcoming three-game road trip, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Simmons has missed the last five games due to a left knee injury, and he'll now will miss the three-game road swing that begins Tuesday in New Orleans. Amir Coffey and Derrick Jones figure to maintain increased roles while Simmons is sidelined.
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Clippers' Ben Simmons: Ruled out for Sunday
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Simmons (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Kings, independent NBA writer Justin Russo reports.
Simmons will miss a fifth straight game for the Clippers while dealing with a knee issue. Amir Coffey and Derrick Jones will likely pick up the slack Sunday against Sacramento.
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Clippers' Ben Simmons: Remains out for Friday
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Simmons (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Knicks, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.
Simmons will miss his fourth consecutive contest due to a left knee injury, and his next chance to feature will come Sunday against Sacramento. With the 28-year-old sidelined, Amir Coffey and Derrick Jones could see an uptick in playing time.
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Clippers' Ben Simmons: Ruled out Wednesday
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Simmons (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Pistons, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.com reports.
Simmons will miss a third straight game for the Clippers as he deals with a sore left knee. Amir Coffey could see more minutes on the floor as a result.
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Clippers' Ben Simmons: Remaining out Tuesday
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Simmons (knee) won't play Tuesday against the Suns, Broderick Turner of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Simmons is in line for a second straight absence due to left knee soreness, an issue that popped up shortly before Sunday's tipoff. His next opportunity to suit up will arrive Wednesday against the Pistons.
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Clippers' Ben Simmons: Late addition to injury report
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Simmons is questionable for Sunday's game against the Lakers due to left knee soreness, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.
Simmons is a late addition to the injury report after appearing in five of the Clippers' last six games, averaging 21.0 minutes during that stretch. If he's unable to suit up, Amir Coffey would be a candidate for extra minutes.
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Clippers' Ben Simmons: Available for Wednesday
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Simmons (knee) is off the injury report for Wednesday's game against Chicago, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Following a one-game absence with knee injury management Monday against Detroit, Simmons will be back in Los Angeles' rotation Wednesday. The veteran forward has averaged 8.7 points, 5.0 rebounds, 4.7 assists, 2.0 steals and 0.7 blocks in 23.7 minutes across three appearances since joining the Clippers, and Simmons shouldn't face any restrictions against the Bulls.
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Clippers' Ben Simmons: Won't play Monday
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Simmons will sit out Monday's game against the Pistons due to left knee injury management, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Simmons hasn't played both ends of a back-to-back set at any point this season, and that hasn't changed after he recently joined the Clippers upon being cut loose by the Nets. He came off the bench during Sunday's 129-111 loss to the Pacers, finishing with eight points, four assists, three rebounds and two steals over 24 minutes. Simmons is expected to return to action Wednesday against the Bulls.
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Clippers' Ben Simmons: Fills box score in team debut
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Simmons registered 12 points (4-5 FG, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds, six assists, one block and three steals in 27 minutes during Thursday's 120-116 overtime victory over the Jazz.
Simmons made an immediate impact off Los Angeles' bench in his team debut, and his 12 points matched his third-highest scoring output of the season. It's unknown if the 28-year-old former All-Star will be cleared to play in both legs of back-to-back sets down the stretch of the campaign, which could continue to hamper his fantasy stock. However, it initially appears that Simmons will play a significant role for the Clippers moving forward.
