Ben Simmons, Nic Claxton and Nets

Nets making Ben Simmons earn a starting spot alongside Nic Claxton: ‘What coach wants’
CLEVELAND — Nic Claxton and Ben Simmons haven’t started together so far this season. And it doesn’t sound like it’ll happen until Simmons makes it happen, until he plays so well that Nets coach Jordi Fernandez has no choice but to start him.
Nic Claxton Starts, Ben Simmons Benched: How do Brooklyn Nets Adjust Their Rotation?
Jordi Fernández moved Ben Simmons out of the Brooklyn Nets’ first five in the team’s close overtime loss to the Boston Celtics.
Nets Notebook: Nic Claxton returns to starting lineup for good; Ben Simmons benched
Nic Claxton returned to the Nets’ starting lineup, seemingly for good, on Friday against the Boston Celtics. That meant Ben Simmons, who had started six games at center this season in place of a limited Claxton, came off the bench for the first time in 2024-25.
Ben Simmons rediscovering his game in Nets bench role
Ben Simmons is still getting used to playing with his Nets teammates, and they’re getting used to running with him.
How Do the Nets Balance Ben Simmons and Nic Claxton?
Claxton started in front of Simmons on Monday due to injury, but now Simmons is healthy for tonight's game against the Celtics.
Ben Simmons to Come Off Bench for Nets vs. Celtics amid Back Injury Management
Ben Simmons will come off the bench for the first time during the 2024-25 season on Friday. Simmons was replaced by center Nic Claxton in the Brooklyn
Nets' Ben Simmons OK as starter or reserve as long as he stays healthy
While Simmons passed one benchmark being healthy by his seventh game, familiar questions remain. Friday was the 13th time in his 64 Nets games over three seasons that he’s been a reserve.
Nets' Ben Simmons Reacts to Benching Amid Road Trip
Ben Simmons has been producing for the Brooklyn Nets early in the season through seven games. As the Nets start at 4-6, Simmons is averaging 6.1 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 6.4 assists in 24.9 minutes per game.
Nets' Nic Claxton receives high praise from Jordi Fernandez after first start
Nic Claxton impressed while receiving a surprise start during the Nets' shorthanded win over the Grizzlies on Monday.
Nets' Ben Simmons: Will play Monday
Simmons was sidelined for the second leg of the Nets' back-to-back set Saturday against the Cavaliers due to injury management for his back. He'll suit up for Monday's game, though he'll likely come off the bench as Nic Claxton has started at center in three straight games.
Nets' Ben Simmons reacts to coming off bench during current road trip
Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons came off the bench for the first time this season in Friday's loss at the Boston Celtics.
Brooklyn Nets Film Room: How Ben Simmons Played With Nic Claxton and Noah Clowney vs. Pelicans
“If you go back two years ago when Ben [Simmons] and Nic [Claxton] played together, their minutes together were very ...
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Ben Simmons sidelined ‘day-to-day’ by calf injury in latest setback for Australian NBA star
Ben Simmons’ rough run with injuries has continued ... Simmons started the season in the point centre role with Nic ...
Nets' Nic Claxton ruled out for Grizzlies matchup
Nic Claxton will not play on the second night of a back-to-back when the Nets travel to face the Grizzlies on Wednesday.