Anfernee Simons Drops 37 Points In First Career Start
Anfernee Simons entered the starting five for Wednesday’s win over the Sacramento Kings and delivered a dominant performance. Running the gamut for all 48 minutes, Simons was the focal point of the Portland offense, finishing 13-for-21 from the floor, including 7-for-11 from three-point range, en route to a 37-point effort. He also accounted for nine of the team’s 19 assists, adding six rebounds to a performance he’ll have difficulty topping at any point throughout the remainder of his career. After a de facto redshirt rookie campaign, Simons made his case for cracking into the rotation on a permanent basis come the postseason, which opens Sunday for Portland against Oklahoma City.
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Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard Source: ESPN
Anfernee Simons Out Again On Sunday Night
Anfernee Simons (forearm) remains out for Sunday's matchup with the Spurs. In addition to Simons, Deni Avdija (thumb), Jerami Grant (knee), Deandre Ayton (calf), and Scoot Henderson (concussion) are also sidelined. As a result, Toumani Camara (ankle), who is available, Dalano Banton, and Shaedon Sharpe are the favorites to lead the way offensively. On the other hand, Jabari Walker, Matisse Thybulle, and Kris Murray have upside for the DFS managers looking for value.
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Portland Trail Blazers guard Source: Portland Trail Blazers
Anfernee Simons Could Be Absent Again Thursday
Anfernee Simons (forearm) is listed as questionable on the injury report ahead of Thursday's encounter with the Toronto Raptors. A contusion on his right forearm might sideline Simons for a second consecutive game. With Scoot Henderson (concussion) also on the shelf, Dalano Banton was promoted to the first unit Tuesday night against the Atlanta Hawks. He produced a solid line in the game with 11 points, seven rebounds, five assists, and four blocks. It appears that Banton may have a large role to play again on Thursday against his hometown team.
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Portland Trail Blazers guard Source: NBA Injury Report
Anfernee Simons Ruled Out Versus The Hawks
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.
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Portland Trail Blazers guard Source: Casey Holdahl
Anfernee Simons Iffy For Tuesday's Game
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
Portland Trail Blazers guard Source: NBA Injury Report
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