Report: 76ers’ Ben Simmons diagnosed with nerve impingement in back

Philadelphia 76ers' Ben Simmons. (Chris Szagola/AP)

Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons has been diagnosed with a nerve impingement in his lower back and will be re-evaluated in about two weeks, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania.

The 23-year-old left in the first quarter of the team’s 119-98 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks last weekend. He only managed to play five minutes, picking up five points and two rebounds.

Simmons sat out during the 76ers’ 129-112 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Monday.

In 54 games this season, Simmons is averaging 16.9 points, 7.9 rebounds and 8.3 assists.

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