ANFERNEE SIMONS NEWS

Struggles throughout contest Simons racked up 17 points (5-15 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 5-8 FT), one rebound, four assists and one steal in 39 minutes during Friday's 126-112 loss to the Celtics.

Impact Simons had a tough time getting going with nine first-half points on just 3-of-9 shooting from the field while failing to record any assists or rebounds. He made only two more shots in the second half, along with three of six free throw attempts before finishing second on the team with 17 points on the night. The shooting guard is now shooting 34.2 percent from the field and 27.7 percent from three over his last two games.

MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores empty 22 points Simons contributed 22 points (7-20 FG, 3-11 3Pt, 5-6 FT), one rebound and one assist in 34 minutes during Tuesday's 123-107 loss to the Knicks.

Impact Simons appears to be over his recent ankle injury, popping off for 22 points including three triples. Unfortunately, that's where the positives end. Not only did he fail to record a defensive stat, but he added two combined rebounds and assists while shooting a woeful 7-of-20 from the floor. While there is a place for Simons in all 12-team leagues, his lack of peripheral production does cap his overall upside.

MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles from deep Sunday Simons provided 17 points (7-15 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds and four assists over 25 minutes during Sunday's 127-110 loss to the Pelicans.

Impact Simons couldn't repeat the 34-point performance he delivered against the 76ers on Friday, and he had a poor outing when it came to his three-point shooting. Overall, his numbers have been trending in the wrong direction, and he's failed to reach the 20-point mark in five of his last six appearances.

MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Murphy hits 9 3s, scores 41, Pelicans down Blazers 127-110

Trey Murphy III hit a career-best nine 3-pointers to highlight his career-high 41 points, and the New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 127-110

MARCH 13, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Makes huge impact in return Simons logged 34 points (13-22 FG, 8-12 3Pt, 0-1 FT), one rebound and two assists over 29 minutes during Friday's 120-119 loss to the 76ers.

Impact Simons didn't show any signs of rust after missing his team's last four contests and seven of the last eight games due to an ankle injury. He caught fire from beyond the arc, scoring 24 of his 34 points from deep in the tightly-contested loss. This marks his most made triples since Feb. 3, when he drained eight threes against Washington.

MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Anfernee Simons reignites Trail Blazers' offense in defeat at Philadelphia: 'He looked amazing' Simons scored 34 points while making 8 of 12 threes against the 76ers.

MARCH 11, 2023 • OREGONLIVE.COM

Embiid hits jumper to give 76ers comeback win over Blazers

Joel Embiid made a fade-away jumper from the foul line with 1.1 seconds left to give the Philadelphia 76ers a 120-119 comeback victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday nig...

MARCH 11, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Available, starting Friday Simons (ankle) will start Friday's game against Philadelphia, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.

Impact After missing seven of the last eight games, Simons has been cleared to return and will immediately return to the starting lineup. Over nine appearances since the start of February, he's averaged 18.2 points and 4.7 assists in 32.3 minutes per game. However, it wouldn't be surprising if he faces a minutes restriction Friday.

MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Friday Simons (ankle) is questionable for Friday's game against Philadelphia.

Impact Simons has missed the last four games due to a sprained right ankle, but it's encouraging that he's listed as questionable for Friday's matchup rather than being ruled out immediately. If he remains sidelined, Cam Reddish should continue to start for the Trail Blazers.

MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Wednesday Simons (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Celtics.

Impact Simons is slated to miss a fourth straight game due to a right ankle sprain. His next chance to suit up will come Friday in Philadelphia. In Simons' absence, Cam Reddish has flourished in a starting role.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Monday Simons (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's matchup against the Pistons.

Impact Simons is slated to miss a third straight game due to a right ankle sprain. It's unclear when he'll be able to suit up again, but he's appeared in just one contest since the All-Star break. Cam Reddish will presumably remain in the starting lineup until Simons is cleared to return.

MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Sunday Simons (ankle) will not play in Sunday's game against the Magic, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.

Impact Sunday's contest will mark Simons' fifth absence in the team's last six games with a sprained right ankle. Cam Reddish should be expected to remain in the starting lineup, while Shaedon Sharpe and Keon Johnson are candidates to receive more minutes off the bench. Simons will have a chance to suit up for the closing end of the back-to-back set Monday in Detroit.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Downgraded to out Simons (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Atlanta, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.

Impact As expected, Simons has been downgraded from doubtful to out. Cam Reddish figures to slide back into the starting lineup with Simons unavailable, but Shaedon Sharpe and Keon Johnson could also see increased roles off the bench.

MARCH 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful to play Friday Simons (ankle) is listed as doubtful for Friday's game versus the Hawks.

Impact Simons indicated after Wednesday's game versus the Pelicans that he would likely miss Friday's festivities, and his doubtful designation aligns with that train of thought. Cam Reddish may be the most likely option to join the starting unit if Simons sits as expected.

MARCH 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expects to sit Friday Simons (ankle) suggested after Wednesday's 121-110 loss to the Pelicans that he doesn't expect to play in Friday's game in Atlanta, Jason Quick of The Athletic reports.

Impact After missing three straight games with a Grade 2 right ankle sprain, Simons was cleared to return to the lineup Wednesday, but he played just 20 minutes before exiting in the third quarter upon aggravating the injury. Though neither Simons nor head coach Chauncey Billups shed much light on the extent of his setback, look for the Trail Blazers to err on the side of caution and hold the shooting guard out for the start of their upcoming road trip. Cam Reddish -- who started six straight games before moving to the bench Wednesday -- is the most likely candidate to replace Simons on the Blazers' top unit.

MARCH 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Aggravates ankle injury Simons won't return to Wednesday's game against the Pelicans due to a right ankle sprain.

Impact After being diagnosed with a Grade 2 ankle sprain following his early exit from a Feb. 14 loss to the Wizards, Simons missed just three games before he was surprisingly cleared to play Wednesday. However, it didn't take long for Simons to aggravate the injury, as he exited Wednesday's game in the third quarter and finished with four points (2-9 FG, 0-3 3Pt), three rebounds and one assist in 20 minutes. Even if the setback doesn't prove to be too significant, the Trail Blazers are likely to take a cautious approach with Simons, who may not be ready to play in the team's next game Friday in Atlanta.

MARCH 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Anfernee Simons is available for Portland Trail Blazers vs. New Orleans Pelicans: Live updates, time, TV channel, how to watch free live stream online The Blazers guard sprained his ankle Feb. 14 against the Washington Wizards.

MARCH 2, 2023 • OREGONLIVE.COM

Will return Wednesday Simons (ankle) will return to the floor for Wednesday's matchup with the Pelicans, Danny Marang of 1080 The Fan Portland reports.

Impact This will be Simons' first game back on the court since Feb. 14, so he might have his minutes monitored in this one. Still, it's a solid matchup in what should be an uptempo game, so Simons is safe to activate in season-long settings. His return will likely result in either Cam Reddish or Matisse Thybulle heading back to the second unit, and Shaedon Sharpe's minutes could dip.

MARCH 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Wednesday Simons (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Pelicans.

Impact Simons has missed the last three matchups due to a Grade 2 ankle sprain but will be in the mix to return to the court Wednesday. Once he's cleared to return, Cam Reddish, Keon Johnson and Shaedon Sharpe could see their roles decrease slightly.

MARCH 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

New Orleans faces Portland on 4-game skid

New Orleans heads into the matchup against Portland after losing four straight games

MARCH 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lillard and the Trail Blazers play the Rockets

Damian Lillard leads Portland into a matchup against Houston averaging 31.4 points per game

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Progressing, no timetable Simons (ankle) is progressing in his recovery but remains without a timetable for a return, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.

Impact Simons was diagnosed with a Grade 2 ankle sprain right before the All-Star break, and it's unclear when he'll return. Updates should arrive as he makes tangible progress. In his absence, more minutes should be available for Shaedon Sharpe, Matisse Thybulle and Cam Reddish.

FEBRUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

NBA Slam-Dunk Contest Winners 2023 — Mac McClung, Philadelphia 2022 — Obi Toppin, New York 2021 — Anfernee Simons, Portland 2020 — Derrick Jones Jr., Miami 2019 — Hamidou...

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Blazers G Anfernee Simons (ankle) to be re-evaluated after break The Portland Trail Blazers said Thursday that guard Anfernee Simons has a grade 2 right ankle sprain and will be re-evaluated after the All-...

FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Diagnosed with Grade 2 sprain Simons (ankle) underwent an MRI on Thursday that revealed a Grade 2 strain.

Impact Simons sprained his ankle during Tuesday's loss to the Wizards, with head coach Chauncey Billups noting after the game that the young guard could be in danger of missing time. Though Simons now has a firm diagnosis for the injury, the Trail Blazers aren't yet offering up a timeline for the 23-year-old and plan to re-evaluate him after the All-Star break. However, Aaron J. Fentress of The Oregonian notes that Trail Blazers teammate Justise Winslow suffered a Grade 2 ankle sprain Dec. 21 and has been sidelined ever since, so Simons could very well be in store for an extended absence of his own.

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE