Celtics' Anfernee Simons: Nets 23 points with four assists
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Simons notched 23 points (10-16 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds, four assists and two steals in 33 minutes during Friday's 113-105 loss to the Nets.
Simons had been seriously struggling in his previous three games, but with Jaylen Brown getting into some early foul trouble in this one, Simons saw some extra minutes and shots falling his way. It is worth noting that the Nets are one of the worst defensive teams in the league, so it'll be interesting to see if Simons can keep it going Sunday with a tough matchup with the Magic.
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Celtics' Anfernee Simons: Needs 10 shots to score six points
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Simons chipped in six points (2-10 FG, 2-6 3Pt), four rebounds and seven assists in 22 minutes during Wednesday's 131-95 victory over the Grizzlies.
Simons did a nice job finding his teammates for open looks, finishing with a season-high in dimes, and he didn't commit his first turnover until the fourth quarter. Unfortunately, he still struggled with his shot, and over the past two, he's gone 7-for-25 from the floor. He'll look to get things back on track Sunday against the Clippers.
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Celtics' Anfernee Simons: Tallies 17 points off bench
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Simons finished with 17 points (5-15 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five assists and four rebounds in 26 minutes during Tuesday's 102-100 loss to the 76ers.
Simons couldn't get his shot to fall from the field but managed to salvage his day by drilling three triples. He's now hit three or more treys in four straight games. Simons was slightly more productive than usual on the glass and as a distributor, but he's been consistently more impactful in the scoring column.
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Celtics' Anfernee Simons: Records 25 points in win
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Simons closed with 25 points (8-13 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three assists and one rebound across 23 minutes during Sunday's 111-107 victory over the Magic.
Simons got off to a strong start Sunday, scoring all 25 of his points in the first half. However, the 26-year-old guard logged just nine minutes in the second half, shooting 0-for-2 from the field in those nine minutes. Still, the eighth-year pro was efficient from the field and knocked down at least five three-pointers for the second time through 11 regular-season games this year.
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Celtics' Anfernee Simons: Drops 19 points in win
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Simons chipped in 19 points (7-21 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 2-3 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one block across 29 minutes during Friday's 109-108 win over Philadelphia.
While Simons didn't deliver his most efficient performance, he led the second unit in points and finished as Boston's second-leading scorer. The 26-year-old guard continues to see significant minutes as the team's sixth man, and he's been productive from beyond the arc, shooting 40.0 percent from three-point range through six regular-season games. He's averaged 15.5 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.7 assists across 28.2 minutes per contest this season.
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Celtics' Anfernee Simons: Nets 25 points off 17 shots in win
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Simons totaled 25 points (9-17 FG, 6-13 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds, one assist and one steal across 32 minutes during Monday's 122-90 win over the Pelicans.
Simons had been quiet through his first three games of the season, but he finally found his footing Monday evening with a favorable matchup against the Pelicans. However, it's worth noting that 11 of his 25 points came in the fourth quarter during garbage time, so he's not totally out of the woods yet. It'll be interesting to see what his minutes and usage look like Wednesday against the Cavs.
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Celtics' Anfernee Simons: Full stat line in team debut
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Simons notched 13 points (5-10 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 32 minutes during Wednesday's 117-116 loss to the 76ers.
The Celtics opted to start Payton Pritchard on Wednesday, but Simons was still able to provide a spark off the bench in his Celtics debut. The two guards will likely be battling for Boston's top spot at point guard throughout the year, and Simons showed in the season opener that he is capable of being productive from the second unit.
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Celtics' Anfernee Simons: Coming off bench to start season
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Simons won't start Wednesday's regular-season opener against the 76ers, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.
Simons started only one preseason game, so this shouldn't come as a surprise. The Celtics will have many different starting lineups throughout the campaign, but their Opening Night first five will be Payton Pritchard, Derrick White, Sam Hauser, Jaylen Brown and Neemias Queta. Simons is still expected to have a large role off the bench.
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Celtics' Anfernee Simons: Scores 21 off bench
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Simons logged 21 points (6-12 FG, 6-9 3Pt, 3-3 FT), two rebounds, two assists and one steal across 25 minutes of Sunday's 138-107 preseason win over Cleveland.
Jaylen Brown (rest) and Sam Hauser (rest) moved back into the starting unit Sunday, which pushed Simons to the bench, but that certainly didn't slow him down. Simons led the team in shot attempts and caught fire from beyond the arc, indicating that his role as a potential sixth man can still be appealing in fantasy formats.
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Celtics' Anfernee Simons: Notches 18 points
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Simons logged 18 points (6-13 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three assists, two rebounds and three turnovers across 26 minutes of Friday's 107-105 preseason loss to the Raptors.
Simons started this game alongside Payton Pritchard with the Celtics resting all three of Derrick White, Jaylen Brown and Sam Hauser. Simons finished second on the team in shot attempts and saw plenty of usage. He projects to be the sixth man for Boston this season, and it will be interesting to see how he embraces the role -- coach Joe Mazulla is going to challenge him to become more engaged on the defensive end.
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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: 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.
