Report: Simmons plans to make Nets' debut in Game 4

Ben Simmons plans to make his season and Brooklyn Nets debut in Game 4 of the team's first-round series against the Boston Celtics on Monday, reports The Athletic's Shams Charania. As long as his rehab remains on course, Simmons, 25, will play for the first time since June 2021.

Brooklyn Nets three-time All-Star Ben Simmons plans to make his season debut in Game 4 vs. Boston on Monday as long as rehab remains on course, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Simmons is set to play his first game since June 2021.

The three-time All-Star has not played this season due to a back injury and a hold out following a trade request from with the Philadelphia 76ers. He was traded to Brooklyn as part of a package for James Harden on Feb. 10.

In 275 career games Simmons is averaging 15.9 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 7.7 assists.

The Nets are currently down 2-0 in the series against the Celtics with Game 3 scheduled to be played on Saturday in Brooklyn.