Simons will be in the starting lineup for Friday's preseason game against the Raptors.
Simons will make his preseason debut with his new squad. He'll start alongside Payton Pritchard, Josh Minott, Chris Boucher and Neemias Queta to get his stint with Boston underway.
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Celtics' Anfernee Simons: DNP-CD
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Simons didn't appear in Wednesday's 121-103 preseason win over the Grizzlies.
Simons, surprisingly, wasn't part of the starting lineup for Wednesday's preseason opener, but it looks as though he was given the night off. His next chance to play will come Friday at Toronto.
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Celtics' Anfernee Simons: On bench for preseason opener
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Simons isn't part of the starting lineup for Wednesday's preseason game against Memphis, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.
Simons' absence from the first unit comes as a bit of a surprise, as the Celtics' major offseason acquisition was a shoo-in to start at the shooting guard spot to start the campaign. Still, it's the preseason, so Wednesday's lineup is far from a guarantee to be replicated on opening night. Derrick White, Jaylen Brown, Sam Houser, Chris Boucher and Xavier Tillman make up the starting five Wednesday.
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Celtics' Anfernee Simons: Healthy for start of training camp
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Simons (forearm) appears to have no limitations at training camp, Souichi Terada of The Springfield Republican reports.
Simons missed the tail end of the 2024-25 regular season with Portland due to a forearm injury, but he looks ready to open Celtics camp with a clean bill of health. The 26-year-old sharpshooter is expected to begin the new year in a key role in Boston's backcourt, although his expiring contract will likely keep his name swirling around the rumor mill for a potential trade throughout the campaign. Following last season's All-Star break, Simons averaged 21.0 points, 4.4 assists, 2.7 rebounds and 3.2 three-pointers in 33.6 minutes per game across 19 outings.
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Celtics' Anfernee Simons: Lands with Boston
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Simons (forearm) was traded from the Trail Blazers to the Celtics on Monday along with two second-round draft picks in exchange for Jrue Holiday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Simons will step into an outstanding situation with the Celtics, who reached the second round of the 2024-25 NBA playoffs before falling to the Knicks. Jayson Tatum (Achilles) is expected to miss most if not all of the upcoming 2025-26 season, meaning there will be plenty of scoring opportunities up for grabs. Simons is coming off a slightly down year in terms of scoring, averaging 19.3 points in 70 games, though he averaged 20-plus points per game in each of his previous two seasons with the Blazers.
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Trail Blazers' Anfernee Simons: Won't play vs. LAL
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Simons (forearm) is out for Sunday's game against the Lakers.
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.
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Trail Blazers' Anfernee Simons: Will sit Friday
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Simons (forearm) is out for Friday's game against the Warriors.
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.
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Trail Blazers' Anfernee Simons: No-go Wednesday
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Simons (forearm) is out for Wednesday's game against the Jazz.
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.
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Trail Blazers' Anfernee Simons: Iffy against Utah
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Simons (forearm) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Jazz.
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 Banton should continue to start in his absence.
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Trail Blazers' Anfernee Simons: Won't play vs. San Antonio
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Simons (forearm) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Spurs.
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.
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Trail Blazers' Anfernee Simons: Questionable for Sunday
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Simons (forearm) has been listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Spurs.
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.
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Trail Blazers' Anfernee Simons: Remains out Friday
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Simons (forearm) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Bulls.
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.
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Trail Blazers' Anfernee Simons: Won't suit up Thursday
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Simons (forearm) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Raptors.
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.
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Trail Blazers' Anfernee Simons: Questionable to face Toronto
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Simons (forearm) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Raptors.
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.
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Trail Blazers' Anfernee Simons: Ruled out Tuesday
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Simons (forearm) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Hawks, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.
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.
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Trail Blazers' Anfernee Simons: Iffy to play Tuesday
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Simons (forearm) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Hawks.
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.
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Trail Blazers' Anfernee Simons: Struggles shooting while banged up
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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 the Knicks.
Simons took the court Sunday despite entering the game questionable with a forearm injury and struggled shooting the ball from the field, but he did finish 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.
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Trail Blazers' Anfernee Simons: Cleared to play Sunday
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Simons (forearm) is available for Sunday's game against the Knicks.
Simons will shake off a questionable tag due to right forearm soreness and suit up Sunday. The 25-year-old combo guard has made 13 appearances in March, during which he has averaged 22.5 points, 3.8 assists, 3.5 three-pointers, 2.5 rebounds and 0.8 steals across 34.1 minutes per contest.
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Trail Blazers' Anfernee Simons: Working through forearm soreness
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Simons (forearm) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Knicks.
Simons put together a 20-point performance in Thursday's loss to the Kings, but he looks to have tweaked his right forearm in the process. With Scoot Henderson (concussion) already ruled out, Dalano Banton would be in line to see a significant uptick in playing time if Simons is also unable to play Sunday. Simons has averaged 22.5 points, 3.8 assists and 2.5 rebounds over 34.1 minutes per game since the beginning of March.
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Trail Blazers' Anfernee Simons: Notches 20 points in loss
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Simons ended with 20 points (8-17 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 1-1 FT), one rebound and five assists across 37 minutes during Thursday's 128-107 loss to Sacramento.
Simons continues to be a focal point for the Portland offense and has been one of their most reliable fantasy contributors. Over the course of the season, Simons has produced ninth-round value in nine-category formats with averages of 19.3 points, 4.8 assists, 2.7 rebounds, 0.8 steals and 3.1 three-pointers.
