Photo: Instagram/Ben Simmons Ben Simmons ' agent, Bernie Lee, has shouldered the blame for the NBA star's recurring injury setbacks, particularly the nerve impingement in his back. Despite ongoing efforts to address the issue without resorting to surgery, Simmons remains on the day-to-day injury list, raising concerns about his availability for the remainder of the season. Simmons, traded to the Brooklyn Nets in 2022, has struggled to maintain consistent physical health, playing in only 57 out of a possible 178 games since joining the team. Photo: Instagram/Ben Simmons The financial burden of his lucrative contract, coupled with the disappointment of his limited on-court presence, has led Lee to publicly accept responsibility for the situation. "We continue to try and find non-surgical options to allow Ben to move forward on a permanent basis, and that is where this is my responsibility, and I am [the] one to blame," Lee stated. He emphasized his commitment to explor...