Simons logged 27 points (8-17 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 6-6 FT), two rebounds, six assists and two steals in 33 minutes during Sunday's 125-103 victory over New Orleans.

EDGE Analysis

Simons led the Trail Blazers with six dimes Sunday, and he was the second-leading scorer for Portland behind Jerami Grant (28). Through the first three games of the regular season, Simons is averaging 22.0 points, 5.3 assists, 1.7 rebounds and 1.3 steals over 34.0 minutes per game.

Simons accumulated 24 points (6-20 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 10-11 FT), one rebound, seven assists and one steal across 36 minutes during Friday's 105-103 loss to the Pelicans.

EDGE Analysis

It was another shaky shooting night from the floor for Simons, but he compensated at the free-throw line. The 25-year-old guard is first and foremost looking to stay healthy in 2024-25 after playing no more than 62 games in any of the last three seasons, but he should begin to find his shooting stroke before long -- he hadn't posted a field-goal percentage below 43.0 percent, or a three-point percentage below 37.7 percent, since becoming a starter in 2021-22.

Simons finished Wednesday's 139-104 loss to the Warriors with 15 points (5-12 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 3-3 FT), two rebounds, three assists and one steal across 33 minutes.

EDGE Analysis

Simons recorded more turnovers (five) than assists (three) during Wednesday's blowout loss. The 25-year-old guard was one of the NBA's better outside shooters during his 46 regular-season appearances in 2023-24, converting 38.5 percent of 8.8 three-point attempts per contest. Considering Simons has not shot below 37.7 percent from deep since 2019-20, fantasy managers should not be worried about his poor outing on Opening Night.

Simons (ankle) is available and will start at shooting guard in Friday's preseason finale versus the Jazz, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Simons was inactive for Portland's previous exhibition game due to an ankle issue. His availability Friday indicates he is healthy and good to go when the regular season tips off Wednesday versus the Warriors. He is expected to start alongside Scoot Henderson in the Trail Blazers' backcourt this season.

Simons (ankle) is inactive for Wednesday's preseason scrimmage versus Ratiopharm Ulm.

EDGE Analysis

Simons is joined by Jerami Grant (rest), Shaedon Sharpe (shoulder), Matisse Thybulle (knee) and Jabari Walker (ankle) in being ruled out for Wednesday's contest. Simons practiced Tuesday and was a candidate to suit up versus the German squad, however he is ultimately unable to and will set his sights on Friday's preseason finale versus Utah as his next opportunity to take the court.

Coach Chauncey Billups said Simons (ankle) practiced Tuesday and could "potentially" play in Wednesday's exhibition against Ratiopharm Ulm, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Simons has been sidelined by minor ankle soreness but is nearing his return to game action. If he doesn't suit up Wednesday, his next chance to play will come during Friday's preseason finale against the Jazz.

Simons (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's preseason matchup versus the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

The 25-year-old missed Friday's preseason game against the Clippers due to minor ankle soreness, though coach Chauncey Billups said Friday that Simons is fine and was held out as a precautionary measure. The sharpshooter played in only 46 regular-season outings last season due to a laundry list of injuries including -- but not limited to -- a right thumb surgery, left knee tendinitis and an ankle sprain. Simons has not played in 70 or more regular-season games since the 2019-20 campaign. His next chance to suit up will be Friday against the Jazz.

Simons has been ruled out of Friday's preseason matchup against the Clippers due to minor ankle soreness, Danny Marang of 1080 The Fan Portland reports.

EDGE Analysis

Coach Chauncey Billups said Friday that Simons is fine, and he is likely only being held out as a precautionary measure before the start of the season. The sharpshooter's next chance to feature will come Sunday versus the Kings, though the Trail Blazers likely won't push the 25-year-old too hard before the regular season.

Portland general manager Joe Cronin said Monday that Simons (knee) has been cleared for training camp this week, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Trail Blazers shut Simons down for the 2023-24 season on March 22, taking a cautious approach, like they did with most of their key players. Simons is expected to have a massive offensive role for Portland and posted impressive regular-season averages of 22.6 points, 3.6 rebounds, 5.5 assists and 3.4 triples in 2023-24.

Simons (knee) will not play in Sunday's regular-season finale against the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

No surprise here, as Simons has not played since March 22 and was deemed doubtful before the game. He will finish the season with career-high averages of 22.6 points, 3.6 rebounds, 5.5 assists and 3.4 triples across 34.4 minutes per game. The 24-year-old has two more years remaining on his current contract.