Ben Simmons out for 76ers-Nuggets, reportedly likely to miss two additional games

Ben Simmons injured his shoulder yesterday.

His outlook?

Serena Winters of NBC Sports Philadelphia:

Ben Simmons is OUT for tomorrow’s game against Denver:

Today’s evaluation confirmed a Grade 1 AC joint sprain in his right shoulder.

He will be re-evaluated this weekend prior to Sunday’s game vs. Charlotte.

— Serena Winters (@SerenaWinters) November 7, 2019

Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports:

Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons is likely to miss the next three games with a Grade 1 AC joint sprain in his right shoulder, league sources tell Yahoo Sports.

— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) November 7, 2019

By discussing Simmons’ absence in terms of games rather than weeks, this sounds like good news. The injury could’ve been worse.

Philadelphia’s upcoming schedule:

• Friday: at Nuggets
• Sunday: vs. Hornets
• Tuesday: vs. Cavaliers
• Wednesday: at Magic

The 76ers have been relying on Josh Richardson at point guard when Simmons rests. That’s a lot on the plate of Richardson, who’s more of a wing.

Philadelphia also has Raul Neto and Trey Burke. It might be time to trust Neto with a bigger role and maybe even Burke will a role at all.