NBA | Nets’ Ben Simmons has second again surgical procedure in 3 years.

NEW YORK — Ben Simmons has undergone again surgical procedure for the second time in three years, with him and the Brooklyn Nets hoping the process will present the reduction he must get by means of the season.

Simmons underwent a microscopic partial discectomy Thursday to take away a pinched nerve in his decrease again, the Nets stated. The surgical procedure was carried out at UHealth Jackson Memorial Medical Heart by Dr. Timur Yurakoff in session with Dr. Barth Inexperienced.

The No. 1 decide within the 2016 NBA Draft is anticipated to make a full restoration in time for subsequent season’s coaching camp. He has performed in simply 57 video games for the reason that Nets acquired him from Philadelphia through the 2021-22 season.

Simmons injured his again as he tried to regain his conditioning after the commerce, not taking part in for the 76ers to begin the season attributable to psychological well being causes. He had a microdiscotomy, a process to take away a small piece of a herniated disc after the season ended.

Simmons then performed simply 42 video games in 2022-23 earlier than being sidelined in March with a decrease again nerve impingement. The damage returned solely six video games that season and restricted Simmons to only 15 video games, together with at one level a streak of 38 consecutive missed video games.

The Nets introduced final week that the three-time All-Star wouldn’t play once more this season and would as an alternative discover remedy choices.

Simmons completed with averages of 6.1 factors, 7.9 rebounds and 5.7 assists. He has one 12 months and $40.3 million left on his contract.