ANFERNEE SIMONS NEWS

Portland's Lillard discusses his surgery, possible return

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard said fellow Olympic teammate Jrue Holiday helped convince him to have surgery on his abdomen

JANUARY 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Raptors host the Trail Blazers for cross-conference contest

Toronto takes on Portland in out-of-conference action

JANUARY 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nurkic's rebound, basket late rally Blazers over Celtics

Jusuf Nurkic grabbed an offensive rebound and hit a shot from the lane with 14 seconds left and the Portland Trail Blazers rallied past the Boston Celtics 109-105

JANUARY 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Shines despite loss Wednesday Simons notched 27 points (9-18 FG, 6-14 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three rebounds, seven assists, one block and one steal in 38 minutes during Wednesday's 104-92 loss to the Heat.

Impact Simons was one of Portland's best players once again and the speedy guard continues to thrive with Damian Lillard (abdomen) sidelined. Embracing a bigger load on offense and taking control of the playmaking has done wonders for the four-year pro, who is averaging 26.3 points per game since moving into the starting lineup eight games ago.

JANUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tatum leads Boston into matchup with Portland

Jayson Tatum leads Boston into a matchup with Portland averaging 25.2 points per game

JANUARY 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Short-handed Heat pull away late, top Trail Blazers 104-92

Caleb Martin scored 26 points, Bam Adebayo added 20 points and 11 rebounds, and the short-handed Miami Heat defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 104-92

JANUARY 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Heat take on the Trail Blazers in non-conference action

The Miami Heat host the Portland Trail Blazers in non-conference play

JANUARY 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

McCollum returns, scores 16 points in Blazers' 98-88 win

CJ McCollum scored 16 points in his first game back from a collapsed lung, Jusuf Nurkic added 21 points and a season-best 22 rebounds, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Orlan...

JANUARY 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

31/11 double-double in win Simons closed Saturday's 115-110 win over the Wizards with 31 points (11-21 FG, 7-14 3Pt, 2-3 FT), 11 assists and two steals across 40 minutes.

Impact The loss of Damian Lillard (abdomen) is a tough break for Portland, but Simon's play as the team's floor general has exponentially lessened the blow. Since inheriting the full-time role, Simons has averaged 28.3 points, 8.2 assists and 2.7 rebounds over a six-game span. CJ McCollum (chest) is expected to return next week, but his re-insertion in the lineup should not affect Simons' playing time.

JANUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Orlando hosts Portland on home slide

Orlando will aim to end its seven-game home slide when the Magic host Portland

JANUARY 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

As Anfernee Simons becomes 'everybody's favorite guy,' what does that mean for the Trail Blazers? As the Feb. 10 trade deadline approaches, Portland has a talented backcourt, but it's crowded. Keeping all four seems irresponsible.

JANUARY 16, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Simons scores 31 to lead Trail Blazers over Wizards, 115-110

Anfernee Simons scored 31 points and tied a career high with 11 assists, Jusuf Nurkic had 23 points and 14 rebounds and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Washington Wizards 115-1...

JANUARY 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not on injury report Simons (personal) isn't on the injury report for Saturday's game against the Wizards, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.

Impact Simons missed Thursday's game against the Nuggets due to personal reasons, but he should be back in action against Washington. The 22-year-old should continue to handle a starting role since Damian Lillard (abdomen) is slated to miss several weeks.

JANUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Portland plays Washington on 3-game road skid

Portland comes into a matchup with Washington after losing three straight road games

JANUARY 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Damian Lillard out at least 6 weeks after surgery

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard has had surgery to repair a core injury that has been causing him abdominal pain

JANUARY 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Simons seizing his opportunity with Lillard out for Blazers

Anfernee Simons is seizing the opportunity to show he has the abilities to be an everyday starter in the NBA

JANUARY 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

With Harden out, Trail Blazers down the Nets 114-108

Anfernee Simons had 23 points and 11 assists, and the short-handed Portland Trail Blazers took advantage of James Harden’s absence for a 114-108 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on M...

JANUARY 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fantasy basketball makeover: Anfernee Simons, Omer Yurtseven and more category helpers From Anfernee Simons to Omer Yurtseven, Eric Wong offers up helpful options for every statistical category in fantasy basketball.

JANUARY 11, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Anfernee Simons scores 31, Portland beats Sacramento 103-88

Anfernee Simons led all scorers with 31 points and the Portland Trail Blazers handed the Sacramento Kings their fourth straight loss, 103-88 on Sunday night

JANUARY 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Heat overcome Butler's absence in 115-109 win over Portland

Max Strus had 25 points and the Miami Heat snapped a two-game losing streak with a 115-109 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers despite the absence of Jimmy Butler

JANUARY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blazers' Anfernee Simons pays tribute to grandfather with career night: 'Papa was there to help me along the way' One night after his grandfather died, the Blazers guard scores a career-high 43 points to help Portland end a four-game losing streak.

JANUARY 4, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Miami visits Portland after Simons' 43-point showing

Portland hosts the Miami Heat after Anfernee Simons scored 43 points in the Trail Blazers' 136-131 victory over the Atlanta Hawks

JANUARY 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Young scores NBA season-best 56 points; Blazers beat Hawks

Anfernee Simons had a career-high 43 points and the Portland Trail Blazers overcame an NBA season-best 56 points by Atlanta’s Trae Young, snapping a four-game losing streak in a 13...

JANUARY 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Young and the Hawks take on the Trail Blazers

Trae Young leads Atlanta into a matchup against Portland averaging 27.5 points per game

JANUARY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS