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Injuries Cloud NBA Stars' Futures: Simmons and Embiid's Status Uncertain

New NBA 65-game rule puts Embiid's MVP season at risk, while Simmons' return from injury is cut short.

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Overview

  • Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons is out with a left knee contusion, his status for the upcoming game against his former team, the 76ers, is uncertain.
  • Simmons had an impressive return game after missing 38 games due to a pinched nerve, scoring 10 points, eight rebounds, and 11 assists in just 18 minutes.
  • 76ers star Joel Embiid is also out due to a knee injury, his status for the upcoming game against the Nets is unclear.
  • Embiid's injury puts his MVP season at risk due to the NBA's new 65-game rule, requiring players to play a minimum of 65 games to be considered for in-season awards.
  • The NBA Draft has expanded to two nights, with the first round being held at Barclays Center and the second round at ESPN’s Seaport District Studios in New York.