Simons had 30 points (10-21 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 6-6 FT), five rebounds, eight assists and one steal over 36 minutes during Friday's 125-112 loss to the Mavericks.

EDGE Analysis

Simons got to work and put his thumb injury fully behind him, as the Trail Blazers desperately needed his production with Malcolm Brogdon (knee), Deandre Ayton (knee) and Jerami Grant (concussion) absent. Simons is the top option in the pecking order, and Brogdon's play may render Shaedon Sharpe the odd man out in the rotation when the team returns to full health.

Simons (thumb) produced 28 points (10-27 FG, 6-13 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four assists and one rebound across 37 minutes during Wednesday's 110-106 loss to Golden State.

EDGE Analysis

Simons faced no limitations in his return to action Wednesday after he had missed the Trail Blazers' previous 18 games while recovering from right thumb surgery. Not only did he reclaim his spot in the starting five, but he also paced the Trail Blazers in field-goal attempts and trailed only Shaedon Sharpe (42) in minutes. With fellow guard Malcolm Brogdon (knee) exiting early with an injury that could cost him time, Simons could be thrust into more responsibilities as a playmaker beginning with Friday's game against the Mavericks.

Simons (thumb) is available and in the starting five for Wednesday's game versus the Warriors, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Simons has been upgraded from questionable to available Wednesday after missing the previous 18 games with a right thumb injury. The 24-year-old guard will start alongside Malcolm Brogdon in the backcourt against Golden State. Simons will operate without a minutes restriction.

Simons (thumb) is officially questionable for Wednesday's game against the Warriors.

EDGE Analysis

Simons has been sidelined for over a month, but he returned to practice Monday and is considered day-to-day. Portland has ruled out Jerami Grant (concussion) for Wednesday and Deandre Ayton (knee) is doubtful, so Simons could step into a massive role on the offensive end right away.

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.