Michael Scotto: Ben Simmons has been diagnosed with a nerve impingement in his back after a reevaluation earlier today, Nets say. He will remain out of action while the team determines the best long-term course of treatment.
Source: Twitter @MikeAScotto
Jared Weiss: Tyrese Haliburton will play against the Celtics tonight, but Chris Duarte is out, per Rick Carlisle.
Source: Twitter @JaredWeissNBA
Sorry debaters and hot-takers. Nikola Jokic has better things to worry about than the MVP race. Personally, he’s got a young family he misses whenever the Nuggets hit the road. Professionally, he’s got an NBA championship to win. Both pursuits have lapped his interest, twice over, in discussing or even contemplating the MVP race. “I don’t think about it anymore,” he said earlier this week as the team concluded a 10-day road trip in Washington. “It’s past.”
Source: Mike Singer @ Denver Post