Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons (10) at HSS Training Center. Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Ben Simmons' Status for Clippers-Nets Preseason Game

Originally posted on Los Angeles Clippers on SI
By Joey Linn | Last updated Oct 7, 2024 2:44 PM ET

The LA Clippers played their first preseason game on Saturday against the Golden State Warriors. This matchup was at the University of Hawaii in Oahu.

Golden State won on a buzzer-beating three by Lindy Waters III. Neither team played their starters in the second half, but it still ended up being a very exciting finish. The Warriors won by a final score of 91-90 to move to 1-0 on the preseason.

The Clippers will host the Brooklyn Nets in a preseason game on Tuesday at Frontwave Arena in Oceanside. This is the new arena for the San Diego Clippers, LA’s G League affiliate. The two teams will tip-off at 7:30 PM PT.

Catch the Clippers in preseason action in Oceanside on October 8th

The squad takes on the Nets at Frontwave Arena - sign up for presale access at https://t.co/K83YQ2XmhK pic.twitter.com/MMnBmu4bLv
— LA Clippers (@LAClippers) July 26, 2024

It was reported by Brian Lewis of the New York Post that Nets guard Ben Simmons will start against the Clippers.

Via Lewis: “After all the questions about who’d get the nod between Dennis Schroder and Ben Simmons, both veterans will start together when Brooklyn tips off the preseason Tuesday against the Clippers.”

The #Nets are going to open the preseason Tuesday vs. the #Clippers with dual point guards, Ben Simmons and Dennis Schroder both playing together. #nba
— Brian Lewis (@NYPost_Lewis) October 5, 2024

Simmons has appeared in just 57 games for the Nets since being acquired in the James Harden trade. The three-time NBA All-Star has averaged just 6.7 points for the Nets, which is well below the 15.9 points he averaged in four seasons with the Philadelphia 76ers.

Brooklyn is hopeful that Simmons can stay healthy and productive this season. Injuries have been a major issue for the former first overall pick, but several reports have indicated he is healthy entering this season.

This article first appeared on Los Angeles Clippers on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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