Ben Simmons Posts A Double-Double Against Washington
Ben Simmons posted an all-around double-double against the Wizards on Saturday, registering 14 points, 11 assists, eight rebounds and four steals. With so much attention focused on what Simmons can't do, a lot of what makes him great falls through the cracks and was on full display in Philly's latest victory. On the season, Simmons is leading the league in steals and is on pace to tie his career-best mark for assists per game as well. He may never become the outside shooter both fantasy owners and Sixers fans desperately want him to be. That being said, a nightly triple-double threat with an efficient field-goal percentage (56.2) and defensive stats is nothing to scoff at.
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Ben Simmons Tagged As Questionable On Friday
Ben Simmons (knee) has a chance to return from his seven-game absence to face the Atlanta Hawks on Friday. He's been out due to what the team is calling injury management on his left knee. Since being traded away from Brooklyn, Simmons has appeared in five games and averages 6.8 points, 5.2 rebounds, 5.0 assists, and 1.4 steals across 21.2 minutes per game. If he remains sidelined, however, Amir Coffey and Derrick Jones Jr. should still see the bulk of the bench minutes. Neither one is strongly recommended as streaming options except for very deep leagues.
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Los Angeles Clippers forward Source: NBA Injury Report
Ben Simmons To Miss Road Trip
Ben Simmons (knee) won't travel with the team for the upcoming three-game road trip. Simmons has missed the last five games and will sit out at least three more contests. When healthy, Simmons was actually a decent fantasy option for the Clippers, but it's unclear when he's going to play again. In the meantime, Amir Coffey and Derrick Jones Jr. should see increased roles in the rotation. Neither player is an ideal fantasy option, but they could offer some deep league value.
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Los Angeles Clippers guard/forward Source: Tomer Azarly
Ben Simmons Remains Out On Friday
Ben Simmons (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Friday's game against the New York Knicks. Simmons will now miss his fourth game in a row due to a left knee injury. Simmons was actually a decent streaming option when he was healthy, but now it's unclear when he'll get back on the floor. His next chance to play will be against the Sacramento Kings on Sunday. Both Amir Coffey and Derrick Jones Jr. should see increased roles in the rotation until Simmons returns. Jones is the better streaming choice between the two forwards right now.
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Los Angeles Clippers guard/forward Source: Tomer Azarly
Ben Simmons Won't Play Against Suns
Ben Simmons (knee) will remain out for Tuesday's tilt against the Phoenix Suns. He is forced to miss a second straight game due to a sore left knee. After building up some good momentum, Simmons has once again encountered health issues, and he may miss several games in quick succession as the Clippers head into a stretch of three games in four nights. With Simmons sidelined on Sunday against the Los Angeles Lakers, Nicolas Batum and Drew Eubanks took on larger roles in the rotation. However, neither player significantly impacts fantasy basketball.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Los Angeles Clippers guard/center Source: NBA Injury Report
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