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.

EDGE Analysis

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.

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.

EDGE Analysis

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.

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.

EDGE Analysis

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.

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.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Simons won't start Wednesday's regular-season opener against the 76ers, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

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.

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.

EDGE Analysis

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 make him quite appealing in fantasy formats.

Simons will come off the bench during Sunday's preseason game against the Cavaliers.

EDGE Analysis

Simons turned in 18 points, three assists and two rebounds in 26 minutes in a starting role Friday against the Raptors, but he will shift to a bench role Sunday with Jaylen Brown (rest) and Sam Hauser (rest) back in the starting five. Simons should still see his fair share of run Sunday against Cleveland.

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.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Simons will be in the starting lineup for Friday's preseason game against the Raptors.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Simons didn't appear in Wednesday's 121-103 preseason win over the Grizzlies.

EDGE Analysis

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.