JUNE 4 • USATODAY.COM
ANFERNEE SIMONS
19.3 PPG •
2.7 RPG •
4.8 APG
19.3 PPG
2.7 RPG
4.8 APG
Nets' Cam Thomas' next contract could be similar to Trail Blazers' Anfernee Simons Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas is a restricted free-agent this summer, but his deal may be similar to Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee...
Trail Blazers end season with 109-81 win over short-handed playoff-bound Lakers
Dalano Banton scored 23 points and the Portland Trail Blazers ended the season with a 109-81 victory over the playoff-bound Los Angeles Lakers, playing without Luka Doncic and LeBr...APRIL 13
Won't play vs. Lakers Simons (forearm) is out for Sunday's game against the Lakers.
Impact When healthy, Simons was one of the best players for the Trail Blazers. Unfortunately for him, he'll end up missing the last seven games of the season due to this forearm injury. Simons finished the 2024-25 season with averages of 19.3 points, 4.8 assists and 2.7 rebounds per game, but his scoring figures took a dip after surpassing the mark of 20 points per game in the previous two campaigns.
APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE
Avdija, Trail Blazers to host James and the Lakers
Portland faces Los Angeles in a matchup of Western Conference teamsAPRIL 12
Butler scores 24 points to lead Warriors in 103-86 rout of Trail Blazers
Jimmy Butler III scored 24 points and the Golden State Warriors routed the Trail Blazers 103-86APRIL 12
Sitting Friday Simons (forearm) is out for Friday's game against the Warriors.
Impact Simons will remain sidelined for a seventh straight matchup due to a bruised right forearm. His next chance to return will arrive in the final game of the regular season Sunday against the Lakers.
APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE
Golden State puts road win streak on the line against Portland
Golden State will try to keep its five-game road win streak intact when the Warriors face PortlandAPRIL 10
Filipowski scores 30 and the Jazz win 133-126 in OT against the Trail Blazers
Kyle Filipowski scored 30 points including a dunk that sent the game into overtime and grabbed 18 rebounds as the Utah Jazz snapped a nine-game losing streak with a 133-126 win ove...APRIL 10
No-go Wednesday Simons (forearm) is out for Wednesday's game against the Jazz.
Impact Simons will miss a sixth consecutive contest due to a bruised right forearm. His absence should mean more minutes for Dalano Banton and Rayan Rupert. Simons' next chance to play will come Friday against Golden State.
APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE
Iffy against Utah Simons (forearm) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Jazz.
Impact Simons is in danger of missing his fifth straight contest Wednesday due to a right forearm contusion. If Simons is downgraded to out yet again, Dalano Banto should continue to start in his absence.
APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE
Utah faces Portland, looks to stop 9-game skid
Utah looks to end its nine-game losing streak when the Utah Jazz take on PortlandAPRIL 8
Blazers beat Spurs 120-109, but both teams are eliminated from play-in contention
Toumani Camara had 23 points and 11 rebounds and the Portland Trail Blazers held off a late rally by the San Antonio Spurs for a 120-109 victoryAPRIL 7
Won't play vs. San Antonio Simons (forearm) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Spurs.
Impact Simons is dealing with a forearm contusion, which will keep him sidelined Sunday against San Antonio. The Trail Blazers will likely turn to Dalano Banton to help shoulder the load in the backcourt due to Simons' fourth straight absence.
APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable for Sunday Simons (forearm) has been listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Spurs.
Impact Simons is in danger of missing a fourth straight game due to a bruised right forearm. If he's ruled out Sunday, the Trail Blazers will likely continue to turn to Dalano Banton to pick up the slack in the backcourt.
APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE
Portland hosts conference foe San Antonio
Portland hosts San Antonio in a matchup of Western Conference teamsAPRIL 5
Vucevic, White, Giddey lead the post-season bound Bulls past the Trail Blazers, 118-113
Nikola Vucevic and Coby White each had 31 points, Josh Giddey had a triple-double and the post-season bound Chicago Bulls beat the Portland Trail Blazers 118-113 on Friday nightAPRIL 5
Remains out Friday Simons (forearm) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Bulls.
Impact Simons will miss his third consecutive contest due to a right forearm contusion. His next chance to play will come Sunday against the Spurs. Dalano Banton is expected to receive the starting nod due to Simons and Scoot Henderson (concussion) being sidelined.
APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable against Chicago Simons (forearm) is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Bulls.
Impact Simons is in danger of missing his third straight contest Friday due to a right forearm contusion. If Simons is forced to sit out yet again, Dalano Banton should draw another start in his absence.
APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE
Portland takes on Chicago for non-conference showdown
The Chicago Bulls host the Portland Trail Blazers in non-conference playAPRIL 4
Won't suit up Thursday Simons (forearm) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Raptors.
Impact Simons will miss his second straight game due to a right forearm contusion. His next chance to play will come Friday against the Bulls. Dalano Banton will likely receive an increased role against Toronto due to Simons being sidelined.
APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable to face Toronto Simons (forearm) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Raptors.
Impact Simons missed the win over the Hawks on Tuesday due to a forearm contusion, but the injury shouldn't keep him sidelined for an extended stretch. However, if Simons isn't ready to return Thursday, Dalano Banton could be in line to see more minutes since Scoot Henderson (concussion) remains out.
APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE
Barnes and Toronto take on Portland in non-conference action
Portland travels to Toronto for a non-conference matchupAPRIL 2
Ruled out Tuesday Simons (forearm) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Hawks, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.
Impact Simons was able to shake off a questionable tag due to the right forearm contusion during Sunday's loss to the Knicks, though he won't suit up Tuesday. The 25-year-old's next chance to play will come Thursday against Toronto. Dalano Banton will draw the start at point guard due to Simons and Scoot Henderson (concussion) being sidelined.
APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE
Iffy to play Tuesday Simons (forearm) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Hawks.
Impact Simons shook off a questionable tag due to the right forearm contusion in Sunday's loss to the Knicks, recording 16 points (5-20 FG, 1-8 3Pt, 4-5 FT), four assists, three rebounds and two steals over 35 minutes. If the 25-year-old combo guard joins Scoot Henderson (concussion) on the sideline Tuesday, Dalano Banton will likely receive an uptick in playing time.
MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE
Struggles shooting while banged up Simons recorded 16 points (5-20 FG, 1-8 3Pt, 4-5 FT), four assists, three rebounds and two steals over 35 minutes in Sunday's 110-93 loss to Portland.
Impact Simons took the court Sunday despite entering the game questionable with a forearm injury, struggling shooting the ball from the field but finishing as one of four players with 15 or more points in a losing effort. Simons has struggled from the field as of late, finishing with five or less shots made from the field in two of his last three outings.
MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE
