Simons (ankle) will not play in Saturday's game against the Pelicans.

EDGE Analysis

This comes from Portland's official injury report, so there aren't many details yet. Simons picked up this injury during Thursday's overtime loss to the Pistons and wasn't able to return to the game. Scoot Henderson (foot) and Malcolm Brogdon (illness) are both questionable, so Portland could potentially give Ashton Hagans another extended look.

Simons didn't return to Thursday's 128-122 overtime loss to the Pistons due to a left ankle sprain. He finished with 29 points (9-19 FG, 4-12 3Pt, 7-7 FT), five assists and two rebounds in 25 minutes.

EDGE Analysis

Simons was seen with ice wrapped around his ankle in the fourth quarter of Thursday's matchup, and he was unavailable down the stretch. It's not yet clear whether he'll be available Saturday against the Pelicans.

Simons is questionable to return to Thursday's game against the Pistons due to a left ankle sprain.

EDGE Analysis

It's unclear when Simons suffered the injury, but he was spotted on the bench during the fourth quarter with ice wrapped around his ankle, so the chances of him returning are slim. Losing Simons would represent a huge blow for the Blazers on offense, and if he doesn't return Thursday, then his next chance to play would come against the Pelicans on Saturday.

Simons provided 26 points (8-18 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 6-6 FT), six rebounds, nine assists and one steal in 39 minutes during Sunday's 112-103 loss to the Nuggets. He also had four turnovers.

EDGE Analysis

Simons punished Denver in a road back-to-back, accumulating 55 points on 19-for-41 shooting across the set, although the Nuggets emerged victorious in both games. Simons has knocked down four triples in three straight games, bringing his season average to 39.1 percent on 8.7 threes per game.

Simons notched 29 points (11-23 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds, four assists and two steals over 37 minutes during Friday's 120-108 loss to the Nuggets.

EDGE Analysis

Portlands's backcourt shifted into high gear to account for Jerami Grant's absence due to a back injury, as Simons and Scoot Henderson had excellent showings in the defeat. The Trail Blazers utilized a three-guard combo anchored by Deandre Ayton for most of the game, and Simons took a seat only twice over 37 minutes. Although his numbers have jumped around a bit, he's averaged 23.5 points, 5.8 assists and 3.5 rebounds since a one-game absence two weeks ago.

Simons ended with 24 points (10-19 FG, 4-9 3Pt), three rebounds and five assists over 38 minutes during Wednesday's 119-116 victory over Milwaukee.

EDGE Analysis

Simons enjoyed a productive night as he faced off against Damian Lillard, who was greeted with much fanfare during his first game in Portland since the trade to Milwaukee. Lillard's departure has led to a backcourt rebuild, but Simons is the remaining vestige of the old roster at the off-guard spot and despite dealing with injuries to begin the 2023-24 campaign, his results have been remarkably similar to last year, although he's averaging about one point higher in points, rebounds and assists.

Simons ended Sunday's 104-96 loss to Chicago with 11 points (4-15 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 1-1 FT), seven rebounds and eight assists over 35 minutes.

EDGE Analysis

Simons was downright awful from the field, but he salvaged his fantasy performance by putting up solid numbers in both the rebounding and passing categories. Simons has struggled with consistency and efficiency of late, but he's still finding a way to put up decent numbers when called upon duty. Even including Sunday's poor outing, he's averaging 19.9 points, 4.8 assists and 3.8 rebounds per game across his last 10 appearances.

Simons (ribs) is available for Sunday's game against the Bulls, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Simsons will be able to play through the rib soreness that had his status in question Sunday. The 24-year-old pro is coming off a 40-point double-double and is averaging 27.3 points, 5.8 assists and 3.3 rebounds in 36.3 minutes per game over his last four contests.

Simons is questionable for Friday's game against the Bulls due to right rib soreness.

EDGE Analysis

Simons joins Malcolm Brogdon (knee), Jerami Grant (back), Jabari Walker (knee) and Scoot Henderson (quad) as questionable for the first leg of the Trail Blazers back-to-back set. Considering the length of Portland's injury report, fantasy managers should keep an eye out for updates ahead of Sunday's 9:00pm ET tipoff.

Simons notched 40 points (14-27 FG, 7-15 3Pt, 5-5 FT), two rebounds, 10 assists and one steal across 41 minutes during Friday's 116-100 loss to San Antonio.

EDGE Analysis

Simons led all players in Friday's game in threes made, scoring and assists while ending as one of two Portland players with a double-double in an offensive showcase. Simons has recorded 40 or more points in two games this season, both of which he connected on seven threes. Simons has made at least seven threes in three games this season, and he has also reached the double-digit assist total for the second time.