Ben Simmons has been out since Nov. 8 — missing 21 games now — due to "left lower back nerve impingement" and the Nets announced a few days ago that he "displayed consistent strength improvement in the affected area" and would be re-evaluated in two weeks.
Simmons is frustrated by the pace of his return, he told reporters before the Nets lost at home to the Nuggets on Friday.
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"It's probably one of the most frustrating points of my career because I want to be able to help my team win," Simmons said, via the Associated Press.