Ben Simmons was forced to exit Saturday’s huge matchup against the Bucks just five minutes into the first quarter. The 23-year-old had missed eighth straight games and was receiving daily treatment for nerve issues in his lower back when the season stopped. Philadelphia 76ers fans were fearing the worst when All-Star Ben Simmons The Athletic’s Shams Charania reported on Saturday that Simmons will undergo knee surgery to remove a loose body. Their star players' routines have gotten comedic. For now, though, the Sixers will continue to evaluate Simmons' knee to find an official diagnosis for his setback.Philadelphia 76ers' Ben Simmons underwent surgery on Monday to repair his left kneecap subluxation. Simmons said Thursday it was “hard to judge” his readiness for a postseason run in April and beyond. Seeing him able to walk back to the locker room was a promising sign, but the early reports didn't offer anything positive as the Sixers star was ruled out for the remainder of the game against the Wizards.Simmons still has yet to receive a diagnosis for his injury, but While Simmons' absence from the fourth quarter remains a concern, Wojnarowski did consider the initial details of the injury to be "encouraging."

Playing basketball is supposed to be fun. The "good" news is that Simmons may be back during the playoffs. © 2020 SPIN.ph - Sports Interactive Network Philippines Simmons’ last game was Feb. 22, when he took such a hard fall in Milwaukee that he was left lying on his back… Shortly after, 76ers General Manager Elton Brand also went back to check out and see what was going on.Initial reports indicated that Simmons was dealing with a left knee injury. Ben Simmons will not return.

Here's how to watch, bet, live stream, and more!With two of the team's All-Stars dealing with injuries, the Philadelphia 76ers might consider sitting some of their key players to avoid any further setbacks.Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown, along with starting shooting guard Josh Richardson both believe Joel Embiid is going to be fine after injuring his ankle on Sunday.The Philadelphia 76ers will take on the Washington Wizards on Wednesday afternoon. both will probably yield negative results, too.

I NBA.com is part of Turner Sports Digital, part of the Turner Sports & Entertainment Digital Network. "He could be out one or two weeks under conservative estimates. I'd say let Simmons take as much time as he needs to rest and rehab. And the forecast changed quickly, cruelly.A TV sitcom starring Danny DeVito touts that "It's always sunny in Philadelphia." Don't tell that to the hard-luck Sixers who have been endlessly soaked with a rain of injuries season after season.Even coach Brett Brown, whose threshold of pain has been deepened by seven years of going through this type of agony, melted in reluctant surrender when he announced yesterday that Simmons sustained a lower leg injury and will be out indefinitely.The medical term used to describe Simmon's condition was "a subluxation of the left patella." https://ftw.usatoday.com/2020/08/ben-simmons-injury-update-simmons-to-undergo-knee-surgeryBen Simmons injury update: Simmons to undergo knee surgeryI found this on FTW and wanted to share:

Simmons will undergo further testing in Philadelphia Sunday, per NBC Sports Philadelphia’s Serena Winters. The Houston Astros will host the San Francisco Giants for the first game of a three-game series between the two clubs. Almost immediately, Simmons followed members of the Sixers' medical staff back to the team's locker room down in Orlando, Florida.
“We’re a young, healthy team right now. Brown, whose contract runs through 2021-22, may have gained some more time to fix the Sixers because of the shutdown.
*follow @ForTheWin: https://www.twitter.com/forthewin I’m feeling great and been rehabbing this whole time, so I’ve been feeling ready and I’m very comfortable.”Simmons, the NBA’s leader in steals, had been quiet except for social media posts since the league shut down March 11 because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Ben Simmons injury update: Simmons to undergo knee surgery.

Perhaps the Sixers may have Simmons back by then. All-Star leader Ben Simmons threw a pass into Al Horford in the third quarter, immediately winced, and turned into the locker room in serious pain. This …

*visit For The Win: https://www.ftw.usatoday.com Who knows, maybe the Sixers would miraculously stay in postseason contention during his lengthy absence.In the meantime, former PBA commissioner Noli Eala, an unrepentant Sixers fanatic, can descend back to his man cave and light more candles to stop his team's curse.And if James Harden and Russell Westbrook will be tested for happiness. “I’m feeling better than I was at the start of the season,” Simmons said Thursday.

It hurts for Ben. “This is our job. Simmons injured his knee in Wednesday's game against the Wizards. Following along for live updates regarding the Sixers.The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Philadelphia 76ers as they played three quarters without the team's star center, Joel Embiid.Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid exited Sunday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers early with a lower-body injury. Simmons, who was sidelined throughout his entire first season in the league in 2016-17 with a foot injury, missed time with back and nerve injuries before the season was suspended in March. 1 seed in the West, which renders their remaining games meaningless?And oh, isn't this the same guy who once nobly championed playing when healthy while loathing load management?We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience on Spin.ph. I put on a lot more muscle.