Dorian Finney-Smith, Ben Simmons and Brooklyn Nets

Nets’ Nic Claxton sits out with lower back strain as Ben Simmons, Dorian Finney-Smith return
While Ben Simmons and Dorian Finney-Smith returned for the Nets in their 124-122 loss to the Knicks at the Garden, Nic Claxton is now out. The young big man is dealing with a lower back strain. On Thursday, the Nets’ 6-foot-11 defensive anchor was listed as questionable for the game with lower back tightness.
Nets' Dorian Finney-Smith: Scores 15 in return to lineup
Finney-Smith had 15 points (4-9 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds, three assists and one block over 32 minutes during Friday's 124-122 loss to the Knicks. Finney-Smith returned from a two-game absence and delivered one of his best all-around outings of the season,
Nets rule out Ben Simmons and Dorian Finney-Smith vs. Celtics
Prior to Wednesday's matchup against the Boston Celtics, the Brooklyn Nets ruled out Ben Simmons and Dorian Finney-Smith due to their injuries.
NBA Fans Critical Of Ben Simmons' Performance In Nets-Knicks Game
Ben Simmons finished the loss with four points, seven rebounds, five assists and one steal while shooting 2/5 from the field in 25 minutes of playing time. Many NBA fans reacted to his performance. @NetsSage: "Wonder if there’ll ever be an explanation how Ben Simmons went from perennial all-star with limitless potential to washed up at 28?
Nets' Ben Simmons: Starting Friday
Simmons is in the Nets' starting lineup for Friday's game against the Knicks, Ian Begley of SportsNet New York reports. Simmons will return Friday from a one-game absence due to calf tightness, and he will start at center as Nic Claxton is sidelined due to a lower back strain.
ESSAY: The Brooklyn Nets must be done relying on Ben Simmons
It is not Ben Simmons’ fault that he is injured again, but it should mark the end of his time as a focal point of the Brooklyn Nets
Best Fits for Nets' Dorian Finney-Smith
He's shooting 44.1% from the field and 37.7% from deep.Finney-Smith is expected to be traded before the February deadline but ...
OG Anunoby, Dorian Finney-Smith scuffle sparks Tom Thibodeau's criticism of officials after Knicks win
Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau is no stranger to criticizing officials and he did so again, pointing out the referee's ...
Nets’ lack of size exposed by Karl-Anthony Towns’ return in loss to Knicks
The Nets couldn’t stop Karl-Anthony Towns. They couldn’t finish at the rim. And they couldn’t break their skid against the ...
OG Anunoby and Dorian Finney-Smith get into it as tension rises
OG Anunoby takes offense to Dorian Finney-Smith's shove as tempers flare between the Knicks and the Nets, with both assessed ...
Nets' Dorian Finney-Smith: Set to play Friday
Finney-Smith has been upgraded from probable to available Friday after missing Brooklyn's previous two contests with an ankle injury. Over his first 10 appearances of the season, Finney-Smith is ...
Nets' Jordi Fernandez accepts challenges and finds success
"I think I have the best challenge coach in the league so I'm going to trust him," Jordi Fernandez said about Nets assistant ...
Towns returns with 26 points and 15 rebounds to lead the Knicks past the Nets 114-104
Karl-Anthony Towns returned from a one-game absence with 26 points, 15 rebounds and six assists, and the New York Knicks ...
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Nets' Jordi Fernandez discusses Trendon Watford's return to the court
Prior to Sunday's matchup at the New York Knicks, Brooklyn Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez discussed the return of forward ...
Nets Trade Idea Makes Frontcourt Younger
The Brooklyn Nets are undergoing a rebuild, but there could still be more pieces added in the near future. Bleacher Report ...