Updates on the status of Ben Simmons, who was sidelined this season with nerve impingement in his lower back, have been optimistic. Back in April, we heard that his back injury had “all but dissipated,”. During a conference call with the media on May 5, Elton Brand said that he’s “very optimistic [Simmons will] be able to play if and when things resume.”
Essentially, the biggest positive from the season being suspended for the Philadelphia 76ers is that Simmons has been able to make good progress with his recovery.
The latest update has come from head coach Brett Brown, who spoke with Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated.