ANFERNEE SIMONS NEWS

Trail Blazers end season with 109-81 win over short-handed playoff-bound Lakers

Dalano Banton scored 23 points and the Portland Trail Blazers ended the season with a 109-81 victory over the playoff-bound Los Angeles Lakers, playing without Luka Doncic and LeBr...

3 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't play vs. Lakers Simons (forearm) is out for Sunday's game against the Lakers.

Impact When healthy, Simons was one of the best players for the Trail Blazers. Unfortunately for him, he'll end up missing the last seven games of the season due to this forearm injury. Simons finished the 2024-25 season with averages of 19.3 points, 4.8 assists and 2.7 rebounds per game, but his scoring figures took a dip after surpassing the mark of 20 points per game in the previous two campaigns.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Avdija, Trail Blazers to host James and the Lakers

Portland faces Los Angeles in a matchup of Western Conference teams

5 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Butler scores 24 points to lead Warriors in 103-86 rout of Trail Blazers

Jimmy Butler III scored 24 points and the Golden State Warriors routed the Trail Blazers 103-86

5 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sitting Friday Simons (forearm) is out for Friday's game against the Warriors.

Impact Simons will remain sidelined for a seventh straight matchup due to a bruised right forearm. His next chance to return will arrive in the final game of the regular season Sunday against the Lakers.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Golden State puts road win streak on the line against Portland

Golden State will try to keep its five-game road win streak intact when the Warriors face Portland

APRIL 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Filipowski scores 30 and the Jazz win 133-126 in OT against the Trail Blazers

Kyle Filipowski scored 30 points including a dunk that sent the game into overtime and grabbed 18 rebounds as the Utah Jazz snapped a nine-game losing streak with a 133-126 win ove...

APRIL 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No-go Wednesday Simons (forearm) is out for Wednesday's game against the Jazz.

Impact Simons will miss a sixth consecutive contest due to a bruised right forearm. His absence should mean more minutes for Dalano Banton and Rayan Rupert. Simons' next chance to play will come Friday against Golden State.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy against Utah Simons (forearm) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Jazz.

Impact Simons is in danger of missing his fifth straight contest Wednesday due to a right forearm contusion. If Simons is downgraded to out yet again, Dalano Banto should continue to start in his absence.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Utah faces Portland, looks to stop 9-game skid

Utah looks to end its nine-game losing streak when the Utah Jazz take on Portland

APRIL 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blazers beat Spurs 120-109, but both teams are eliminated from play-in contention

Toumani Camara had 23 points and 11 rebounds and the Portland Trail Blazers held off a late rally by the San Antonio Spurs for a 120-109 victory

APRIL 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't play vs. San Antonio Simons (forearm) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Spurs.

Impact Simons is dealing with a forearm contusion, which will keep him sidelined Sunday against San Antonio. The Trail Blazers will likely turn to Dalano Banton to help shoulder the load in the backcourt due to Simons' fourth straight absence.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday Simons (forearm) has been listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Spurs.

Impact Simons is in danger of missing a fourth straight game due to a bruised right forearm. If he's ruled out Sunday, the Trail Blazers will likely continue to turn to Dalano Banton to pick up the slack in the backcourt.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Portland hosts conference foe San Antonio

Portland hosts San Antonio in a matchup of Western Conference teams

APRIL 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vucevic, White, Giddey lead the post-season bound Bulls past the Trail Blazers, 118-113

Nikola Vucevic and Coby White each had 31 points, Josh Giddey had a triple-double and the post-season bound Chicago Bulls beat the Portland Trail Blazers 118-113 on Friday night

APRIL 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Remains out Friday Simons (forearm) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Bulls.

Impact Simons will miss his third consecutive contest due to a right forearm contusion. His next chance to play will come Sunday against the Spurs. Dalano Banton is expected to receive the starting nod due to Simons and Scoot Henderson (concussion) being sidelined.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable against Chicago Simons (forearm) is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Bulls.

Impact Simons is in danger of missing his third straight contest Friday due to a right forearm contusion. If Simons is forced to sit out yet again, Dalano Banton should draw another start in his absence.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Portland takes on Chicago for non-conference showdown

The Chicago Bulls host the Portland Trail Blazers in non-conference play

APRIL 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't suit up Thursday Simons (forearm) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Raptors.

Impact Simons will miss his second straight game due to a right forearm contusion. His next chance to play will come Friday against the Bulls. Dalano Banton will likely receive an increased role against Toronto due to Simons being sidelined.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to face Toronto Simons (forearm) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Raptors.

Impact Simons missed the win over the Hawks on Tuesday due to a forearm contusion, but the injury shouldn't keep him sidelined for an extended stretch. However, if Simons isn't ready to return Thursday, Dalano Banton could be in line to see more minutes since Scoot Henderson (concussion) remains out.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Barnes and Toronto take on Portland in non-conference action

Portland travels to Toronto for a non-conference matchup

APRIL 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ruled out Tuesday Simons (forearm) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Hawks, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.

Impact Simons was able to shake off a questionable tag due to the right forearm contusion during Sunday's loss to the Knicks, though he won't suit up Tuesday. The 25-year-old's next chance to play will come Thursday against Toronto. Dalano Banton will draw the start at point guard due to Simons and Scoot Henderson (concussion) being sidelined.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy to play Tuesday Simons (forearm) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Hawks.

Impact Simons shook off a questionable tag due to the right forearm contusion in Sunday's loss to the Knicks, recording 16 points (5-20 FG, 1-8 3Pt, 4-5 FT), four assists, three rebounds and two steals over 35 minutes. If the 25-year-old combo guard joins Scoot Henderson (concussion) on the sideline Tuesday, Dalano Banton will likely receive an uptick in playing time.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles shooting while banged up Simons recorded 16 points (5-20 FG, 1-8 3Pt, 4-5 FT), four assists, three rebounds and two steals over 35 minutes in Sunday's 110-93 loss to Portland.

Impact Simons took the court Sunday despite entering the game questionable with a forearm injury, struggling shooting the ball from the field but finishing as one of four players with 15 or more points in a losing effort. Simons has struggled from the field as of late, finishing with five or less shots made from the field in two of his last three outings.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play Sunday Simons (forearm) is available for Sunday's game against the Knicks.

Impact Simons will shake off a questionable tag due to right forearm soreness and suit up Sunday. The 25-year-old combo guard has made 13 appearances in March, during which he has averaged 22.5 points, 3.8 assists, 3.5 three-pointers, 2.5 rebounds and 0.8 steals across 34.1 minutes per contest.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE