Anfernee Simons Explodes For Career-High 45 Points
2 years agoPortland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons had the night of his life Saturday versus Utah, scoring a career-high 45 points in a 116-111 win. He was red-hot from deep, going 7-for-12, and shot 15-for-25 overall from the field with an 8-for-8 record at the charity stripe. Simons also managed two rebounds, four assists one steal and two blocks with seven turnovers in 41 minutes. It was a spectacular scoring performance as Simons even had 33 points in the first half alone. The 23-year-old will likely slow down significantly Sunday versus Indiana, with Damian Lillard (calf) returning, but Simons is having a very good campaign and should still play a large role offensively. He's been getting 24.8 points per game for the season with 3.0 rebounds and 4.5 assists.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Anfernee Simons Ruled Out Versus The Hawks
2 days agoPortland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (forearm) won't play on Tuesday against Atlanta. He has been dealing with a forearm injury of late, although he was able to play in Sunday's loss to the Knicks, finishing with 15 points, four assists, and two steals. However, with Simons and Scoot Henderson (concussion) ruled out, Dalano Banton will get the start, giving him plenty of upside for fantasy managers. Shaedon Sharpe, Toumani Camara, and Deni Avdija are also in line for more scoring opportunities, especially with Jerami Grant (knee) also unable to suit up.
Source: Casey Holdahl
Source: Casey Holdahl
Anfernee Simons Iffy For Tuesday's Game
2 days agoPortland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (forearm) is listed on the injury report on Thursday with a questionable tag, meaning he may have to sit out a meeting with the Atlanta Hawks. The talented scorer has been dealing with a right forearm injury for some time. He was also listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the New York Knicks but ended up playing 35 minutes as a starter in that game. However, it seems that the injury to his shooting hand affected him against the Knicks, as Simons made only five of his 20 field-goal attempts during a 15-point performance. Scoot Henderson (concussion) also has health concerns, so the Trail Blazers backcourt may need to get more out of Dalano Banton going forward.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Anfernee Simons Cleared For Action Versus The Knicks
4 days agoPortland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (forearm) will play on Sunday versus the Knicks. He was on the Injury report due to forearm soreness, so fantasy managers had a feeling he'd be good to go for this one. While his absence likely would have resulted in a start for Dalano Banton, the latter could remain involved with Scoot Henderson (concussion) sidelined.
Source: Trail Blazers
Source: Trail Blazers
Anfernee Simons May Miss Sunday's Game
4 days agoPortland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (forearm) is questionable for Sunday's matchup with the New York Knicks. The Trail Blazers likely aren't going anywhere near the postseason in any capacity, so it's hard to gauge just how severe his injury is. With that said, Simons' absence could surely open the door for added production from Shaedon Sharpe and Deni Avdija. Scoot Henderson's (concussion) absence should also mean Dalano Banton could see some meaningful work, even more so if Jerami Grant (knee) remains out.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
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