ANFERNEE SIMONS NEWS

Officially done for season Portland announced Monday that Simons will miss the remainder of the 2021-22 season due to patellar tendinopathy in his left knee.

Impact In addition to Simons, Jusuf Nurkic (foot) and Eric Bledsoe (Achilles) have also been shut down for what's left of the season. It's an unceremonious end to the campaign for Simons, who stepped into a larger role with Damian Lillard (abdomen) missing extensive time and CJ McCollum getting shipped to New Orleans at the deadline. The 2018 first-round pick will close his fourth NBA season with averages of 17.3 points, 3.9 assists, 3.1 three-pointers and 2.6 rebounds per game. He's on pace to lead the Blazers in total points, three-pointers and assists for the season.

MARCH 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Monday Simons (quad) remains out Monday against the Thunder.

Impact Simons hasn't played in nearly a month as he deals with tendinopathy in his left knee. As a young player on a developmental roster, he's not the type of player who would typically be sat for tanking purposes, but it's possible the Blazers simply exercise caution and continue holding Simons out down the stretch.

MARCH 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Trail Blazers take on the Thunder on 3-game skid

Portland looks to stop its three-game losing streak when the Portland Trail Blazers play Oklahoma City

MARCH 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sitting out again Simons (quad) won't take the floor Saturday versus the Rockets.

Impact Simons hasn't appeared in a game since March 5, and it's still uncertain when or if he will return to action this season.

MARCH 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Portland faces conference rival Houston

The Trail Blazers will play host to conference foe Houston

MARCH 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Green has 22, Rockets cruise to 125-106 win over Blazers

Jalen Green had 23 points including five 3-pointers and the Houston Rockets built a big early lead before coasting to a 125-106 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers

MARCH 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Still out Friday Simons (quadriceps) is out Friday against the Rockets.

Impact Simons last played March 5, and it's becoming increasingly unclear if he'll return this season. Kris Dunn has been starting at point guard lately.

MARCH 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Houston visits Portland on 11-game road slide

Houston will try to break its 11-game road slide when the Rockets visit Portland

MARCH 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out again Wednesday Simons (quadriceps) is out Wednesday against the Spurs, Jamie Hudson of KOIN 6 News Portland reports.

Impact Simons will miss a ninth straight game Wednesday, and it remains unlikely the Blazers are in any rush to get him back. That said, his next chance to play is Friday against the Rockets.

MARCH 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Portland plays conference foe San Antonio

Portland takes on San Antonio in a matchup of Western Conference teams

MARCH 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Remains out Monday Simons (quad) will not be available for Monday night's game at Detroit, Blazers reporter Casey Holdahl reports.

Impact The Blazers initially gave Simons a 1-to-2-week timetable earlier in the month, but we haven't received any concrete updates since Simons hit the shelf March 7. Given that Portland is blatantly attempting to take its way to better lottery odds, it wouldn't be a surprise if Simons misses a few more games. As long as he's out, Brandon Williams will continue to fill in at point guard.

MARCH 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Portland visits Detroit following Grant's 40-point game

Detroit hosts the Portland Trail Blazers after Jerami Grant scored 40 points in the Detroit Pistons' 113-109 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers

MARCH 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Portland faces Indiana, looks to break 3-game slide

Portland will try to end its three-game skid when the Trail Blazers play Indiana

MARCH 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Portland visits Brooklyn, aims to break road losing streak

Portland aims to break its six-game road slide with a win against Brooklyn

MARCH 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Portland plays New York on 5-game road slide

Portland looks to end its five-game road slide with a win against New York

MARCH 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Trae Young has 46 points, Hawks top Trail Blazers 122-113

Trae Young scored 21 of his 46 points in the third period and the Atlanta Hawks recovered from a second-half deficit of 15 points to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 122-113

MARCH 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Portland visits Atlanta following Hart's 44-point game

Portland visits the Atlanta Hawks after Josh Hart scored 44 points in the Trail Blazers' 127-118 victory against the Washington Wizards

MARCH 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hart scores 44 as Trail Blazers top Wizards, end 6-game skid

Josh Hart scored a career-high 44 points, helping the Portland Trail Blazers end a six-game skid with a 127-118 victory over the Washington Wizards

MARCH 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Washington visits Portland on 3-game road slide

Washington aims to break its three-game road slide with a win against Portland

MARCH 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Portland's Simons sidelined with left knee injury

Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons is out for at least a week because of mild patellar tendinopathy in his left knee

MARCH 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out 1-to-2 weeks Simons (quadriceps) is expected to be sidelined for 1-to-2 weeks after an MRI showed mild patella tendinopathy in his left knee, NBA writer Marc Stein reports.

Impact Simons has already missed three consecutive games and will now likely miss at least three more. Given the Trail Blazers position in the standings, the team will likely err on the side of caution with his return. In his absence, Brandon Williams and Ben McLemore figure to continue seeing increased run.

MARCH 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Saturday Simons (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Saturday's contest against the Wizards, Aaron J. Fentress of The Oregonian reports.

Impact Simons is slated to miss a fourth straight game due to bruised left quad. In his absence, Brandon Williams figures to draw another start, while Ben McLemore could see an increased role off the bench.

MARCH 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jazz dominate Trail Blazers for eighth straight home victory

Bojan Bogdanovic scored 27 points, hitting six 3-pointers, to lead the Utah Jazz to a 123-85 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers

MARCH 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ruled out Wednesday Simons (quadriceps) is out Wednesday against the Jazz.

Impact Simons will be unavailable for a second straight game after he sustained a bruised left quad during Saturday's loss to the Timberwolves. Brandon Williams will likely draw another start for the Trail Blazers on Wednesday.

MARCH 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Wednesday Simons (Quadriceps) is questionable for Wednesday's game against Utah, Jamie Hudson of KOIN 6 News Portland reports.

Impact Simons was unable to play during the team's loss to Minnesota on Monday due to suffering a quad injury this past Saturday. However, the guard may be able to return to the lineup Wednesday, as there hasn't been any indication that Simons' injury is too severe. The 22-year-old has been on a tear recently, averaging 23.4 points across 45.6 percent shooting dating back to Jan. 3. If he's unavailable for a second straight game though, Brandon Williams may be in line for another start.

MARCH 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE