Ben Simmons has been ruled out for Game 2 between the Boston Celtics and Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday evening, but with ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski

According to him, he could return as early as Game 3 or 4, according to Wojnarowski's first tweet: Ben Simmons in practice this week

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Based on progress - and anticipation of him accelerating in the coming days - Monday's Game 4 vs Boston is a realistic look for his Brooklyn debut

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Is emerging as the target, sources tell ESPN. Kemba Walker can still help a competitive team: Kemba with New York Knicks

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Walker's term appears to have ended Can Kristaps Still Be an All-Star? Ben Steinar and Haley Jordan Washington Wizards Star The talk about Kristaps Porzingis

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To sat down on a recent episode of Steiner For 3 on the NBA Trading Deadline, Porzingis was traded from the Dallas Mavericks to the Washington Wizards.

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