There is some optimism that the Brooklyn Nets could have help on the way for the playoffs in the form of Ben Simmons. Simmons has been ramping up his workouts for the Nets, and there is hope he could play in the first round.

Simmons was previously ruled out for the remainder of the regular season, as well as the Play-In Tournament. Pending their seed and results in the Play-In, Brooklyn may have a few additional days to get Simmons ready for his potential Nets debut.

To date, the versatile All-Star has yet to play this season. Simmons sat out the first half of the year while waiting for a trade from the Philadelphia 76ers. Since joining Brooklyn, Simmons has continued to rehab from a back injury.