A fully healthy Ben Simmons is ready to lead the rebuilding Nets

By DENIS P. GORMAN The Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — Point guard Ben Simmons said he believes he can be a game-changing force after having surgery in March to repair a lower-back nerve impingement. He was limited to just 15 games with the Nets last season. Simmons being healthy could affect the Nets’ attempts at rebuilding. General manager Sean Marks kicked off the effort by trading Mikal Bridges to the Knicks in July for several draft picks.

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