The Latest Breaking News from Ben Simmons

BOSTON — Nets star forward Ben Simmons participated in four-on-four drills on Monday and five-on-zero “scripting, running through the plays” on Tuesday with no setback to the lower back injury that has restricted him from making his Nets debut, head coach Steve Nash said after Tuesday’s practice at Harvard.

Nets coach Steve Nash said the point guard has participated in 4-on-4 drills and is inching toward making his Brooklyn debut.

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And no, Ben Simmons won't be enough to counter it alone.

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Once again, Nets head coach Steve Nash said injured star Ben Simmons is still a ways away from making his season debut.