Simmons’ MRI on left knee clean

WASHINGTON — Ben Simmons had an MRI exam on his left knee earlier in the week, and it came up clean.

The All-Star had his left knee drained, and was back in Brooklyn working with the medical staff while the Nets blew out the Wizards, 128-86, on Friday night. Simmons will miss the game Saturday at Charlotte.

“My last interaction he was just with the medical team and trying to get that swelling reduced,” said interim coach Jacque Vaughn, who was noncommittal about Simmons playing Monday at Dallas.

“Not sure yet in Dallas. He’s still back in Brooklyn right now. We’ll connect with the medical team. Hopefully he’s doing better and see if he meets us in Dallas.”

➤ Seth Curry (left ankle) did not play Friday. T.J. Warren (left foot) was also out. Kessler Edwards was with G-League Long Island.

➤ After Joe Harris came through the Nets’ last backto-back OK, he’s expected to be able to suit up Saturday against the Hornets. He scored eight points in the Nets’ win Friday.

➤ Washington forward Deni Avdija — who is Jewish and was born in Israel — spoke about the Nets’ Kyrie Irving sharing links to a movie with anti-Semitic tropes.

“He made a mistake ... but he’s an example for people,” Avdija said.

“You can think whatever you want, you can do whatever you want. I just don’t think it’s right to go out in public and publish it and let little kids that follow you see it, and generations come after to think like that, because it’s not true. And I don’t think it’s fair. Hopefully he’s sorry for what he said.

“I’m Jewish and I love my culture and love my country. It’s a little upsetting to hear some stuff about your religion. Just spread love, man.”