Brooklyn Nets point-forward Ben Simmons has been healthy having played in six of the team's seven games to start the season. The Australian has been effective for the Nets outside of scoring, averaging 6.

Jordi Fernandez on Ben Simmons attempting four shots in 25 minutes today: “I want him to shoot more. My goal for him is 10 [shots per game]. He’s gotta find a way to get

The head coach of the Brooklyn Nets is revealing his very unusual goal this NBA season for forward Ben Simmons.

Speaking to reporters ahead of the game, head coach Jordi Fernandez said that the plan, at least for now, is for Simmons not to play both ends of back-to-back sets. While he sat on Tuesday against Denver, he is expected to play in Wednesday’s road game against the Memphis Grizzlies.

Jordi Fernandez when asked if Ben Simmons needs to play smarter after being in foul trouble every game so far: “I’m very happy with the way he’s competed…

Ben Simmons has shown glimpses of offensive assertiveness during the Brooklyn Nets’ first two games of the season. However, for a team severely lacking shot creation, those glimpses must become regular,

Dorian Finney-Smith, Dennis Schroder, Jalen Wilson and Ziaire Williams all took more shots than Simmons, whose season high in field-goal attempts is five.

Brooklyn’s head coach wants the notoriously sour-shooting Ben Simmons to [checks notes] shoot the ball more. Nets coach Jordi Fernandez spoke with reporters after Sunday’s loss to the Detroit Pistons and revealed his unusual goal for the ex-All-Star forward.