Ben Simmons of the Brooklyn Nets is reportedly in the best physical shape he’s been since leaving the Philadelphia 76ers. Live Cricket BPL insiders confirm that Simmons is nearing the final stages of his rehabilitation and is already meeting the health benchmarks set by the team in preparation for the new season. As one of the Nets’ key backcourt players, Simmons is once again vowing that he’s ready to make a comeback.

For the past two seasons, Simmons has battled persistent back and knee injuries, compounded by well-documented mental health challenges. These issues severely limited his playing time, often keeping him out of action for extended periods. While he logged more minutes last season, Live Cricket BPL analysts noted a significant drop in his performance. Compared to his All-Star form in Philadelphia, Simmons looked like a shadow of his former self—ineffective, passive, and largely absent from the game’s rhythm.

What’s become almost routine now is the offseason buzz around Simmons. Every summer, videos emerge of him dominating in workouts and scrimmages, with claims that he’s fully recovered and ready to reclaim his spot among the league’s elite. But once the regular season starts, the narrative changes—injuries, setbacks, and underperformance follow. As the saying goes, the boy who cried wolf eventually stops getting believed. This offseason feels no different: Simmons insists he’s healthy, motivated, and mentally ready. Yet, for many fans, hope has turned into skepticism.

Despite the noise, the Brooklyn Nets remain focused on progressing deeper into the playoffs. On paper, the current roster has the tools to compete. They boast two-way players at nearly every position, and defensively, their potential is impressive. At the heart of this team is Mikal Bridges, who has blossomed since being traded to Brooklyn. With a key offensive role and a defensive foundation, Bridges has firmly established himself as the team’s leader—leaving no room for Simmons to reclaim a central role, no matter his past accolades.

Last season, Simmons had already faded to the fringes of the rotation. Live Cricket BPL sources observed that at the beginning of the year, expectations were high. He was envisioned as a glue guy in the mold of Draymond Green, complementing stars like Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant. And while he did show flashes of elite defense, especially in a few early games, his offensive game remained stagnant.

Simmons may be training hard again this offseason, but for both the fans and the franchise, the proof will need to come on the court—not in the gym.