Ben Simmons may not have the name value he once had as a member of the Philadelphia 76ers, but he's been a very useful asset for the LA Clippers so far this season. On Friday night against the Atlanta Hawks,

Kawhi Leonard and James Harden led the way, each scoring 25 points, with Leonard adding six rebounds and two assists, while Harden contributed eight rebounds and seven assists. A major turning point in the game came in the third quarter,

Ben Simmons is trending toward a return from an extended absence. The Los Angeles Clippers upgraded the point guard to questionable for Friday’s matchup with the Atlanta Hawks after he missed the last seven games due to a left knee injury.

Ben Simmons finished the victory with two points, two rebounds, four assists and two steals while shooting 1/4 from the field in 17 minutes of playing time. Many people reacted to his performance on social media.

Oft-injured Los Angeles Clippers player Ben Simmons has his sights set on the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. Ben Simmons' NBA career has proven tumultuous over the past several seasons, but Simmons, now a member of the Los Angeles Clippers, has his sights set on representing Australia internationally in a few years.

For the game, the Clippers could remain without one of their best players, as Ben Simmons is on the injury report. The former LSU star has missed each of the previous seven games, so this would be his eighth straight out of action (if he doesn't play).