Simons (thumb) practiced Monday and is considered day-to-day, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Simons recorded 18 points (6-14 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four assists, two rebounds and two steals in 27 minutes during Portland's regular-season opener. He was then labeled as probable for the team's ensuing game due to a right thumb sprain. However, the injury wound up being more serious than initially anticipated, and he ultimately underwent surgery Oct. 31 to repair a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right thumb. He was expected to miss 4-to-6 weeks, but it appears he could return closer to the front end of that timeline. Simons' official status for Wednesday's matchup versus the Warriors remains to be determined, but his return to game action appears imminent, barring setbacks.

Simons (thumb) conducted on-court drills Sunday with no splint or cast on his surgically repaired right thumb, Danny Marang of 1080 The Fan Portland reports.

EDGE Analysis

Simons remains 2-to-3 weeks away from returning to action after suffering a torn UCL in his right thumb in late October. The 24-year-old continues ramping up and appears on track with the long end of his initial 4-to-6 week recovery timeline.

Simons underwent successful right thumb surgery Tuesday to repair a torn ulnar collateral ligament and is expected to return to play in approximately six weeks.

EDGE Analysis

Simons suffered his injury against the Clippers on Oct. 25. The 24-year-old guard will likely be out until early-to-mid December. Shaedon Sharpe and Malcolm Brogdon are expected to receive increased playing time in Simons' absence.

Simons has been diagnosed with a torn UCL in his right thumb and will undergo surgery that is expected to sideline him for 4-to-6 weeks.

EDGE Analysis

Simons sustained his thumb injury during Wednesday's loss to the Clippers and underwent an MRI on Thursday. While his status for Friday's game against the Magic was initially up in the air, he's now facing a multi-week absence following his diagnosis and should be unavailable until at least late November or early December. Shaedon Sharpe and Malcolm Brogdon should see increased work during Simons' absence.

Simons (thumb) has been downgraded to questionable for Friday's game against the Magic.

EDGE Analysis

Simons was initially deemed probable for Friday's matchup due to a right thumb sprain, but his availability is now murkier in the hours leading up to tipoff. If he's unable to suit up against Orlando, Shaedon Sharpe and Malcolm Brogdon will likely see additional run.

Simons is probable for Friday's game against the Magic with a right thumb sprain.

EDGE Analysis

The injury doesn't sound too serious, though it is on Simons' shooting hand. He played 27 minutes in Wednesday's loss to the Clippers and finished with 18 points, four assists, two rebounds, two steals and two three-pointers in 27 minutes.

Simons ended with 18 points (6-14 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds, four assists and two steals in 27 minutes during Wednesday's 123-111 loss to the Clippers.

EDGE Analysis

The Trail Blazers are in rebuild mode, but Simons has been a mainstay for four years and has extensive experience in filling Damian Lillard's shoes. While the team drafted Scott Henderson to start the transition, replacing Lillard will take more than one effective player, and Simons will be one of the main sparkplugs to ignite the offense. Portland also has Shaedon Sharpe and Malcolm Brogdon to support the backcourt.

Simons is not on the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Clippers.

EDGE Analysis

Simons sat out of the preseason finale on Oct. 16 for rest purposes, so his status for Opening Night wasn't in danger. He'll have the green light shoot as much as he pleases in Portland's revamped offense.

Simons (rest) won't play in Monday's preseason game against the Suns, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Simons, along with the majority of Portland's veteran starters, is getting the night off to rest. Shaedon Sharpe gets the start at shooting guard with Simons getting the night off.

Simons posted 29 points (12-15 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 0-1 FT), a rebound, an assist and two steals across 24 minutes in Saturday's 138-133 preseason loss to the Jazz.

EDGE Analysis

Simons was Portland's best player Saturday night, and he is in line for a massive season following the departure of Damian Lillard, who was traded to the Bucks this offseason. Simons should be one of Portland's main offensive threats on a game-to-game basis during the regular season, and he could easily top his career-best averages of 21.1 points and 4.1 assists per game from last season.