ANFERNEE SIMONS NEWS

Erupts for game-high 38 points Simons chipped in 38 points (11-25 FG, 9-17 3Pt, 7-7 FT), three rebounds and three assists in 40 minutes during Saturday's 135-121 loss to the Timberwolves.

Impact Simons put the Trail Blazers on his back Saturday, matching his career high with nine triples en route to a big scoring haul. Portland ran out just eight healthy players, meaning Simons basically had free reign as the team's primary offensive weapon. Since the departure of CJ McCollum, Simons has stepped into a key role, one that he has filled admirably. Moving forward, he should continue to be put up some gaudy scoring nights, and fantasy managers can simply hang on and enjoy the ride.

MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Timberwolves beat Trail Blazers 135-121 for 4th straight win

Karl-Anthony Towns had 36 points and 15 rebounds, and the Minnesota Timberwolves used a late run to hold off the short-handed Portland Trail Blazers 135-121 for their fourth straig...

MARCH 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Minnesota faces Portland, looks for 4th straight victory

MARCH 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Suns rebound without Booker, Paul to rout Trail Blazers

Cam Johnson scored 20 points, Deandre Ayton added 18 and the Phoenix Suns became the first NBA team to 50 wins this season by easily beating the Portland Trail Blazers 120-90 on We...

MARCH 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Phoenix and Portland meet in conference matchup

Phoenix faces Portland in a matchup of Western Conference teams

MARCH 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nuggets beat Blazers 124-92, extend win streak to 6 games

JaMychal Green had 20 points and 10 rebounds off the bench and the Denver Nuggets pushed their winning streak to six games with a 124-92 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers

FEBRUARY 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jokic, Denver set for matchup with Portland

Nikola Jokic leads Denver into a matchup with Portland averaging 25.8 points per game

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Posts 24 points vs. Warriors Simons amassed 24 points (7-14 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 6-6 FT), three rebounds and three assists over 28 minutes during Thursday's 132-95 loss to Golden State.

Impact There weren't many bright spots for Portland in the 37-point loss, but Simons impressed in the team's first game following the break by leading all scorers with 24 points. He reached that mark with an efficient 7-for-14 effort from the field that included a 4-for-7 shooting line from three-point range. With Damian Lillard (abdomen) likely out for the season and Jusuf Nurkic (foot) scheduled to miss at least four weeks, Simons figures to be the centerpiece of the Blazers offense moving forward. He is averaging 29.0 points, 5.6 assists and a whopping 5.4 three-pointers while shooting 51.0 percent from the field over his past five games.

FEBRUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Curry, Warriors return from All-Star break to rout Blazers

Stephen Curry had 18 points and 14 assists and the Golden State Warriors returned from the All-Star break to rout the Portland Trail Blazers 132-95 on Thursday night

FEBRUARY 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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FEBRUARY 24, 2022 • FANDUEL.COM

Trail Blazers play the Warriors on 4-game win streak

Portland aims to prolong its four-game win streak with a victory against Golden State

FEBRUARY 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

NBA Slam-Dunk Contest Winners 2022 — Obi Toppin, New York 2021 — Anfernee Simons, Portland 2020 — Derrick Jones Jr., Miami 2019 — Hamidou Diallo, Oklahoma City 2018 — Don...

FEBRUARY 20, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Another 30-point effort in win Simons produced 31 points (11-18 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds, six assists and one steal across 34 minutes during Wednesday's 123-119 victory over the Grizzlies.

Impact Simons scored at least 30 points for the third consecutive game, leading the Trail Blazers to their fourth straight victory. With the team moving on from CJ McCollum, Simons has established himself as a ready-made replacement. While he typically produces very little on the defensive end, he does possess a nice passing game, handing out in excess of five dimes on a somewhat consistent basis. While the team has been winning games, there is a very real chance things could come tumbling down at some point. However, Simons is locked in as their go-to scoring option and should continue putting up solid numbers the rest of the way.

FEBRUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Blazers overcome Morant's 44 points, beat Grizzlies 123-119

Jusuf Nurkic had 32 points and eight rebounds, Anfernee Simons added 31 points and six assists and the Portland Trail Blazers overcame Ja Morant's 44-point game and beat the Memphi...

FEBRUARY 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Memphis takes on Portland, seeks 5th straight home win

Memphis enters a matchup against Portland after winning four straight home games

FEBRUARY 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Simons scores 31 as Trail Blazers beat Bucks, minus Giannis Anfernee Simons scored 31 points and the Portland Trail Blazers capitalized on Giannis Antetokounmpo’s absence, beating the Milwaukee Bucks...

FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Simons scores 31 as Trail Blazers beat Bucks, minus Giannis Anfernee Simons scored 31 points and the Portland Trail Blazers capitalized on Giannis Antetokounmpo’s absence, beating the Milwaukee Bucks...

FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Turns in another stellar showing Simons registered 31 points (12-24 FG, 7-16 3Pt), two rebounds, six assists and one steal over 35 minutes during Monday's 122-107 victory over Milwaukee.

Impact Simons put up 30 or more points for the second contest in a row, once again cleaning up from beyond the arc. He's drained 13 of 28 threes over that brief stretch. Simons has also given fantasy managers a boost in the assist column of late, averaging 4.4 dimes over his last seven games.

FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Simons scores 31, Portland beats Giannis-less Bucks 122-107

Anfernee Simons scored 31 points and the Portland Trail Blazers capitalized on Giannis Antetokounmpo’s absence to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 122-107 for their third straight victory

FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Big game as Blazers win again Simons provided 30 points (11-23 FG, 6-12 3Pt, 2-3 FT), five rebounds and eight assists in 37 minutes during Saturday's 112-103 victory over the Knicks.

Impact After knocking off the Lakers earlier in the week, the Blazers notched another victory after parting ways with several key pieces at the deadline. Simons once again led the way in the scoring department, notching his fourth 30-point effort of the campaign. Over his last six games, Simons is up to 22.5 points, 4.7 rebounds, 3.0 rebounds and 3.8 three-pointers per contest.

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Antetokounmpo and the Bucks take on the Trail Blazers

Giannis Antetokounmpo leads Milwaukee into a matchup against Portland averaging 29.0 points per game

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Simons has 30, Blazers beat Knicks with huge rally in 4th

Anfernee Simons had 30 points and eight assists, and the Portland Trail Blazers erased a 23-point third-quarter deficit to beat the New York Knicks 112-103

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Trail Blazers host the Knicks in cross-conference game

The Portland Trail Blazers take on the New York Knicks in out-of-conference action

FEBRUARY 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blazers look forward after multiple trades shake up roster

Portland interim general manager Joe Cronin spoke Thursday about a flurry of trades the Trail Blazers made ahead of the deadline

FEBRUARY 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lakers stay quiet at trade deadline after tough Portland loss

The Lakers failed to make a trade at the deadline following perhaps their worst loss yet. Where do they go from here?

FEBRUARY 11, 2022