All-Star Ben Simmons out “Indefinitely” for 76ers due to Left Knee Injury

Ben Simmons with 76ers in 2018
Ben Simmons with the 76ers in 2018. Photo by Martin Cole/ProSports/REX/Shutterstock (9315093ad)

Injury troubles continue to haunt Philadelphia 76ers even in the Orlando bubble. The team confirmed on Thursday that their All-Star guard/forward Ben Simmons is dealing with a knee injury and will be out “indefinitely.”

Simmons suffered the injury in Wednesday’s game against Washington Wizards while grabbing a rebound midway through the third quarter. The 24-year-old tweaked his knee on the way down and limped off the court shortly after. He didn’t return to the game.

According to reports, MRI on Simmons’ knee showed no ligament damage, and he’s currently working with the team to determine the best treatment option. 

It is unclear whether this injury puts Simmons out for the season, with 76ers’ head coach Brett Brown giving the reporters a vague answer when asked about it.

“Some of the information is fluid … It’s just that the stuff is still being evaluated,” said Brown.

Ben Simmons was already ruled out for the season once this year, after picking up a back injury back in February. However, due to the coronavirus pandemic break, Simmons had enough time to recover and return to action in time for the NBA restart.

Simmons is averaging 16.4 points, 7.8 rebounds, 8.0 assists, and 2.1 steals per game.