Ben Simmons exited the Philadelphia 76ers game against the Washington Wizards in the 2nd quarter after apparently injuring his knee. According to Serena Winters of NBC Sports Philadelphia, Simmons will not return to the game.
Ben Simmons has a left knee injury and will not return to tonight's game. #Sixers
— Serena Winters (@SerenaWinters) August 5, 2020
Any Sixers fan is reasonable enough to be concerned with Ben’s health, but according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, it sounds like Simmons may just be dealing with some discomfort.
Early indications on Ben Simmons are encouraging — no swelling or pain in left knee after leaving court, sources tell ESPN.