Ben Simmons will be re-evaluated in two weeks

Erik Slater @erikslater_
Jacque Vaughn when asked how he keeps faith that Ben Simmons’ back injury will improve:
“All the numbers are pointing towards the strength being regained, so that’s the good thing. There is some empirical data behind it… My interaction with him is still based around the game,… pic.twitter.com/L7ZZfGHli9 – 6:19 PM

Erik Slater @erikslater_
Jacque Vaughn on Ben Simmons’ injury update:
“We’re doing this two-week thing just to give you some sort of semblance of being able to communicate with you… He’s just continuing to improve strength-wise, which is the biggest thing for him, which is allowing him to continue to… – 6:12 PM

Erik Slater @erikslater_
Jacque Vaughn when asked if Ben Simmons has progressed to running or jumping:
“The big part of it is the strength part of it. As he continues to gain strength, that will allow additional bodies to be around him. So no, he’s not playing 2-on-2 or 3-on-3 right now. Hopefully… pic.twitter.com/WYFwGFDiO7 – 6:07 PM

Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
No 2-on-2, 3-on-3, etc yet for Ben Simmons, says Jacque Vaughn. Simmons is focusing on building strength. – 5:56 PM

Anthony Puccio @APOOCH
Jacque Vaughn on Ben Simmons: “He’s improving strength-wise which is allowing him to do things on the floor… all signs are pointing towards him improving.” – 5:50 PM

Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
#Nets injury updates. Ben Simmons had increased his on-court work and will be reevaluated in two weeks. 👇🏾 pic.twitter.com/osXD6UAjaW – 5:38 PM

Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
The Nets say Ben Simmons will again be re-evaluated in two weeks with the nerve issue in his back.
Simmons has been out since Nov. 6. – 5:11 PM

Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
Latest Ben Simmons update is that his status will be updated again in two weeks. But he is improving, the Nets say. – 5:08 PM

Erik Slater @erikslater_
Ben Simmons will be reevaluated in two weeks, per Nets.
Dennis Smith Jr. and Lonnie Walker are trending towards returns. pic.twitter.com/4ZayR1vGTp – 5:05 PM

Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Ahead of tipoff against the Knicks, the Nets say Ben Simmons (left lower back nerve impingement) “has displayed consistent strength improvement in the (lower back) … and has further increased individual court work.” Another update will come in 2 weeks. pic.twitter.com/Lx4eDiWgRQ – 5:04 PM

CJ Holmes @CjHolmes22
Dennis Smith Jr. has been cleared. Lonnie Walker IV expected to return to the lineup next week. Ben Simmons will be re-evaluated again in two weeks.
#NetsWorld pic.twitter.com/Ko6d53Z81Q – 5:03 PM

Anthony Puccio @APOOCH
Nets say Ben Simmons has further increased individual court work. He’ll be reevaluated in roughly two weeks. – 5:02 PM

Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
Nets Update on Dennis Smith Jr, Lonnie Walker and Ben Simmons pic.twitter.com/UTcRRULLEp – 5:02 PM

Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
Nets say Ben Simmons will be re-evaluated in another two weeks; he has increased individual court work. Simmons has been out since Nov. 6 with nerve irritation in lower back. – 5:01 PM