Nets’ Ben Simmons probable Monday vs. Jazz; Cam Johnson available
The Brooklyn Nets are fresh off a narrow win against the Houston Rockets as they look to continue their winning ways on Monday against the Utah Jazz. As Brooklyn is trying to turn its season around in the hopes of getting back into the Eastern Conference playoff race, they will be welcoming one of the most important players on their team.
On Sunday, the Nets announced that Ben Simmons, who has been out of the lineup since the beginning of November due to a nerve impingement in his lower left back, is probable for Monday’s matchup against the Jazz. Simmons has played just six games this season as he has dealt with a variety of injuries, including the nerve impingement.
Also, after missing Saturday’s 106-104 win over the Houston Rockets due to personal reasons, Brooklyn forward Cam Johnson is available Monday against Utah. However, the Nets will be less than whole as forward Dorian Finney-Smith is listed as out for Monday due to a left ankle sprain.
Finney-Smith blocked Rockets forward Cam Whitmore’s shot with 3:45 left in the third quarter, but came down awkwardly after the play. Finney-Smith came out of the game at the 3:02 mark of the period and did not return because of the ankle sprain.
Nets status report for tomorrow night's game against the Utah Jazz:
Cam Johnson (personal reasons) is not on the report so he should be good to go.
Ben Simmons (back) is PROBABLE.
Dorian Finney-Smith (left ankle sprain) and Day'Ron Sharpe (left knee hyperextension) are OUT.
— Sharif Phillips-Keaton (@SharifKeaton) January 28, 2024
