Impact Simons has been upgraded from probable to available Tuesday after missing Portland's previous game with a left ankle sprain. The 24-year-old guard should replace Ashton Hagans in the starting lineup against Minnesota.
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ANFERNEE SIMONS #1 - SHOOTING GUARD - PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS
16.2 PPG •
2.0 RPG •
4.2 APG
16.2 PPG
2.0 RPG
4.2 APG
Set to play against Minnesota Simons (ankle) is available for Tuesday's game versus the Timberwolves.
Should return Tuesday Simons (ankle) is probable for Tuesday's game against the Timberwolves.
Impact Simons sat out of Saturday's game against the Pelicans due to a left ankle sprain, but he's on track to return Tuesday. Expect confirmation on his status from the Blazers closer to tipoff.
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Will not play Saturday Simons (ankle) will not play in Saturday's game against the Pelicans.
Impact This comes from Portland's official injury report, so there aren't many details yet. Simons picked up this injury during Thursday's overtime loss to the Pistons and wasn't able to return to the game. Scoot Henderson (foot) and Malcolm Brogdon (illness) are both questionable, so Portland could potentially give Ashton Hagans another extended look.
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Doesn't return to Thursday's game Simons (ankle) didn't return to Thursday's game against the Pistons.
Impact Simons was seen with ice wrapped around his ankle in the fourth quarter of Thursday's matchup, and he was unavailable down the stretch. Prior to his departure, he tallied 29 points (9-19 FG, 4-12 3Pt, 7-7 FT), five assists and two rebounds in 25 minutes. It's not yet clear whether he'll be available Saturday against the Pelicans.
FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable to return Thursday Simons is questionable to return to Thursday's game against the Pistons due to a left ankle sprain.
Impact It's unclear when Simons suffered the injury, but he was spotted on the bench during the fourth quarter with tons of ice wrapped around his ankle, so the chances of him returning are slim. Losing Simons would represent a huge blow for the Blazers on offense, and if he doesn't return Thursday, then his next chance to play would come against the Pelicans on Saturday.
FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE
Volume scoring continues Simons provided 26 points (8-18 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 6-6 FT), six rebounds, nine assists and one steal in 39 minutes during Sunday's 112-103 loss to the Nuggets. He also had four turnovers...
Impact Simons punished to Denver in a road back-to-back, accumulating 55 points on 19-for-41 shooting across the set, although the Nuggets emerged victorious in both games. Simons has knocked down four triples in three straight games, bringing his season average to 39.1 percent on 8.7 threes per game.
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Pours in 29 points during loss Simons notched 29 points (11-23 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds, four assists and two steals over 37 minutes during Friday's 120-108 loss to the Nuggets.
Impact Portlands's backcourt shifted into high gear to account for Jerami Grant's absence as Simons and Scoot Henderson has excellent showings in the defeat. The Trail Blazers utilized a three-guard combo anchored by Deandre Ayton for most of the game, and Simons only took a seat twice over 37 minutes. Although his numbers have jumped around a bit, he's averaged 23.5 points, 5.8 assists and 3.5 rebounds since a one-game absence two weeks ago.
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Anfernee Simons leads Trail Blazers to win over mentor Damian Lillard Simons scored 24 points, including what proved to be the game-winning shot, during the Blazers win over Lillard and the Milwaukee Bucks.
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Scores team-high 24 points in win Simons ended with 24 points (10-19 FG, 4-9 3Pt), three rebounds and five assists over 38 minutes during Wednesday's 119-116 victory over Milwaukee.
Impact Simons enjoyed a productive night as he faced off against Damian Lillard, who was greeted with much fanfare during his first game in Portland since the trade to Milwaukee. Lillard's departure has led to a backcourt rebuild, but Simons is the remaining vestige of the old roster at the off-guard spot and despite dealing with injuries to begin the 2023-24 campaign, his results have been remarkably similar to last year, although he's averaging about one point higher in points, rebounds and assists.
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Strong outing but poor shooting Simons ended Sunday's 104-96 loss to Chicago with 11 points (4-15 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 1-1 FT), seven rebounds and eight assists over 35 minutes.
Impact Simons was downright awful from the field, but he salvaged his fantasy performance by putting up solid numbers in both the rebounding and passing categories. Simons has struggled with consistency and efficiency of late, but he's still finding a way to put up decent numbers when called upon duty. Even if including Sunday's poor outing, he's averaging 19.9 points, 4.8 assists and 3.8 rebounds per game across his last 10 appearances.
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Will play Sunday Simons (ribs) is available for Sunday's game against the Bulls, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.
Impact Simsons will be able to play through the rib soreness that had his status in question Sunday. The 24-year-old pro is coming off a 40-point double-double and is averaging 27.3 points, 5.8 assists and 3.3 rebounds in 36.3 minutes per game over his last four contests.
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Questionable with rib soreness Simons is questionable for Friday's game against the Bulls due to right rib soreness.
Impact Simons joins Malcolm Brogdon (knee), Jerami Grant (back), Jabari Walker (knee) and Scoot Henderson (quad) as questionable for the first leg of the Trail Blazers back-to-back set. Considering the length of Portland's injury report, fantasy managers should keep an eye out for updates ahead of Sunday's 9:00pm ET tipoff.
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Leads from deep in 40-point game Simons notched 40 points (14-27 FG, 7-15 3Pt, 5-5 FT), two rebounds, 10 assists and one steal across 41 minutes during Friday's 116-100 loss to San Antonio.
Impact Simons led all players in Friday's game in threes made, scoring and assists while ending as one of two Portland players with a double-double in an offensive showcase. Simons has recorded 40 or more points in two games this season, both of which he connected on seven threes. Simons has made at least seven threes in three games this season, also reaching the double-digit assist total for the second time.
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Simons leads Portland against Chicago after 40-point showing
Portland hosts the Chicago Bulls after Anfernee Simons scored 40 points in the Portland Trail Blazers' 116-100 loss to the San Antonio SpursJANUARY 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sochan, Wembanyama help Spurs overcome 40 points from Simons to top Trail Blazers, 116-100
Jeremy Sochan had 31 points and 14 rebounds, Victor Wembanyama added 23 points and 12 rebounds and the San Antonio Spurs held off Anfernee Simons and the Portland Trail Blazers 116...JANUARY 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Leading scorer vs. Rockets Simons posted 33 points (13-20 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 3-3 FT), six rebounds and five assists in 41 minutes during Wednesday's 137-131 overtime victory over the Rockets.
Impact Simons has now scored in double-digits in each of his last five games. He's also shot 40.0 percent or better from beyond the arc in four of his last five appearances. Over his last five games, Simons has averaged 23.4 points on 49.4 percent shooting (including 40.9 percent from three), 3.0 rebounds and 4.4 assists over 36.8 minutes per game.
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Anfernee Simons scores 33 points as Trail Blazers rally to beat Rockets 137-131 in overtime
Anfernee Simons scored 33 points and Jerami Grant added 21 as the Portland Trail Blazers rallied to beat the Houston Rockets 137-131 in overtimeJANUARY 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nears 20 points in return Simons posted 19 points (8-15 FG, 3-7 3Pt), two rebounds and three assists across 30 minutes during Sunday's 134-110 loss to the Lakers.
Impact Simons returned after missing the last game due to Illness, connecting on a team-high-tying trio of threes while handing out a trio of assists and ending one point short of the 20-point mark. Simons has connected on three or more threes in 10 games this season, including in three of his last five outings. He has tallied at least 19 points in three straight appearances.
JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE
Anfernee Simons, Scoot Henderson available for Portland Trail Blazers at Los Angeles Lakers: Live updates, time, TV channel, how to watch free live stream online The Blazers start their four-game trip at the Los Angeles Lakers.
JANUARY 22 • OREGONLIVE.COM
Available Sunday Simons (illness) will play in Sunday's game against the Lakers, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.
Impact Simons missed Friday's game due to an illness, but he will return to the lineup Sunday after missing just one game. The 24-year-old pro has averaged 19.5 points, 4.7 assists and 3.7 rebounds in 33.5 minutes per game over his last six appearances.
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Listed as questionable Simons (illness) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Lakers, Danny Marang of 1080 The Fan Portland reports.
Impact Simons is in jeopardy of missing his second straight contest after sitting out Friday's game against the Pacers. Portland could potentially be very shorthanded, as Scoot Henderson (nasal contusion) is also questionable. Malcolm Brogdon could be looking at a significant workload as a result.
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Ruled out Friday Simons (illness) will not play in Friday's game against the Pacers, Danny Marang of 1080 The Fan Portland reports.
Impact Simons played through an illness on Wednesday and a saw a whopping 39 minutes, but he won't be able to take the floor against Indiana. In his place, the Trail Blazers will start Matisse Thybulle with Malcolm Brogdon running the point. Simons should be considered questionable for Sunday's game against the Lakers.
JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE
Still dealing with illness Simons is questionable for Friday's game against Indiana due to an illness.
Impact Simons was questionable for Wednesday's game against Brooklyn due to a "general illness," but he suited up and played 39 minutes in the two-point win, posting 20 points (8-20 FG), four rebounds and four assists. He wasn't included on Portland's initial injury report for Friday's game, so his late addition is concerning, though it'd be surprising if he didn't suit up again.
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Anfernee Simons, Blazers sink Nets in final second Anfernee Simons drove through the lane to sink a floater with 0.2 seconds left to give the host Portland Trail Blazers a 105-103 victory ove...
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Watch: Blazers' Anfernee Simons hits game-winner against Brooklyn Nets The Blazers guard scored on a floater with .2 seconds remaining to give his team a 105-103 victory.
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