The Nets could have oft-injured Ben Simmons formally cleared and prepared to begin coaching camp.
However they received’t have Bojan Bogdanovic, nonetheless recovering from surgical procedure.
Simmons, the one All-Star on Brooklyn’s roster, had been cleared for 5-on-5 a while in the past because the Publish reported again on Sept. 7. Getting him again on the court docket after having his final two seasons decimated by again woes might be key for the Nets, who lastly look to get if not a first-rate Simmons at the very least a quasi-healthy one.
“Yeah, I definitely hope so for Ben’s sake,” stated normal supervisor Sean Marks. “You by no means wish to see anyone must undergo a few again surgical procedures such as you had and sit out. Being the aggressive man he’s, you would like him nicely and also you hope he can get on the market on the court docket.
“From what we’ve seen to this point with Ben, Ben might be a full go in camp, which, for us, that’s thrilling to see. And for him, he’s champing on the bit to have the ability to get on the market and contribute. So this can be a massive 12 months for him, identical to it’s for the remainder of us.”
Simmons’ nerve impingement points got here again final season, and he had season-ending surgical procedure in March. It was his second such surgical procedure in two years, and he’s missed 189 of 246 video games over the prior three seasons, together with all eight of Brooklyn’s playoff tilts in consecutive first-round exits.
“Ben’s been superb. Had a profitable surgical procedure, actually good summer season. He sits in an excellent place, and like Sean simply stated, he’ll be full go to begin camp,” stated first-year head coach Jordi Fernandez.
“However we’ll deal with him the identical approach as everyone else. We’ll undergo practices, we consider how everyone feels, after which we’ll make choices. And that’s why we have now a fantastic medical workers, efficiency workers, and we’ll work all collectively as a unit. So excited to see Ben on the court docket from Day 1.”
The Nets received’t have Bogdanovic from Day 1.
The sweet-shooting small ahead arrived from the Knicks within the Mikal Bridges commerce, however he’s nonetheless recovering from season-ending surgical procedures on his left foot and wrist.
At 35, Bogdanovic is an expiring $19 million contract that grew to become absolutely assured on June 28. He’s the one participant aside from Cam Thomas on the roster to have averaged 20 factors, nevertheless it stays to be seen if he and the Nets talk about a buyout.
