Overview

• Simmons has progressed to playing 5-on-5 without restrictions after dealing with back injury.
• Nets head coach says Simmons will be ready for start of training camp.
• Simmons stated he feels "at 100%" and has been taking hits to get body acclimated.
• Simmons missed all of last season due to lingering back issues.
• His return to All-Star form could make the Nets playoff contenders this season.