Ben Simmons was largely able to skate by without much fuss while sharing a locker room with Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. No more, though. The Nets have moved on from the superstars and their drama. Now all eyes will be on Simmons and his. And Monday’s loss to the Knicks suggests it will be a rocky ride.
Simmons mustered two points, three rebounds and two assists in 13 minutes of work. He took just two shots, passed up another wide-open look and then skipped out on speaking to reporters after the game.