Ben Simmons, Keon Johnson’s exits bring additional Nets injury worries
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Ben Simmons, Keon Johnson’s exits bring additional Nets injury worries

ByNews Polite

Already deprived of much of their size, the shorthanded Nets will be without Ben Simmons on Monday in Chicago, though they’re hopeful of having Cam Johnson. Simmons left Sunday’s loss to Orlando with a knee contusion and Johnson checked out with 18 seconds left after injuring his left ankle. “I…

Nets’ lack of big man is taking Ben Simmons out of his comfort zone
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Nets’ lack of big man is taking Ben Simmons out of his comfort zone

ByNews Polite

Right now, the Nets have a big problem. As in: They don’t have any big men. The only two centers on the roster — starter Nic Claxton and backup Day’Ron Sharpe — are sidelined, injured and unavailable. Both will miss Tuesday’s NBA Cup tilt at Barclays Center against the visiting…