The Nets have announced that Ben Simmons underwent “successful” surgery on his back Thursday morning in Los Angeles. The team also announced that Simmons is expected to to “make a full recovery prior to the start of next season’s training camp.”
Here’s the full announcement...
Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Ben Simmons underwent successful microdiscectomy surgery today at Cedars-Sinai Marina Del Rey Hospital in Los Angeles. The procedure was performed by Dr. Robert Watkins IV. Following an initial recovery period of approximately three weeks, Simmons will begin a rehabilitation program. He is expected to make a full recovery prior to the start of next season’s training camp.