Nets' Ben Simmons cleared for contact, won't play Game 2

Brooklyn Nets coach Steve Nash said Tuesday that Ben Simmons was cleared for contact, a notable step toward his debut with the team.

Nash also said Simmons participated in a 4-on-4 drill without issue.

Simmons was officially ruled out for Game 2 of the Nets' first-round playoff series against the Boston Celtics on Wednesday. Nash would not go as far as to rule the guard out for Saturday's Game 3.

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