Nets Notebook: Jordi Fernandez reveals plan for Ben Simmons in back-to-back scenarios this season

Brooklyn Nets assistant coach Jordi Fernandez discussed how the team plans to manage Ben Simmons' minutes in back-to-back scenarios this season.

Simmons, who is entering his second season with the Nets, has a history of knee issues and has missed significant time due to injuries throughout his career.

As a result, the Nets are taking a cautious approach with Simmons' minutes, and Fernandez said that the team plans to limit him to around 24 minutes per game in back-to-back scenarios.

The Nets are also planning to give Simmons more rest days throughout the season, and Fernandez said that the team will likely sit him out of one game per week.

Simmons is expected to play a key role for the Nets this season, and the team is hoping that by managing his minutes carefully, they can keep him healthy and on the court as much as possible.

The Nets open the regular season on October 19th against the New Orleans Pelicans.

Here are some additional details about the Nets' plan for Simmons in back-to-back scenarios:

• Simmons will play around 24 minutes per game in back-to-back scenarios.
• The Nets will likely sit Simmons out of one game per week.
• The Nets are taking a cautious approach with Simmons' minutes due to his history of knee injuries.

The Nets are hoping that by managing Simmons' minutes carefully, they can keep him healthy and on the court as much as possible.

Simmons is expected to play a key role for the Nets this season, and the team is confident that he can help them compete for a championship.