Simons (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Clippers, Jamie Hudson of KOIN 6 News Portland reports.

EDGE Analysis

Simons will be sidelined for a second straight game as he continues to deal with a right ankle sprain. Dennis Smith should continue to see increased playing time in the Trail Blazers' backcourt.

Simons (ankle) is out for Saturday's game against the Celtics, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Simons sustained a right ankle sprain in Thursday's loss to the Spurs and will miss at least one game as a result. Damian Lillard (abdomen) will also be unavailable, so Dennis Smith and CJ McCollum should see plenty of work in the backcourt.

Simons has been ruled out for the remainder of Thursday's game against the Spurs due to an ankle injury.

EDGE Analysis

The fact that Simons has been ruled before the end of the first half suggests the ankle issue might be severe, and this is not something that Portland can handle at the moment since Damian Lillard (abdomen) is expected to be out until around mid-December. Simons ended Thursday's game scoreless (0-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt) and only accounted for one assist across 11 minutes.

Simons recorded 12 points (5-14 FG, 2-6 3Pt), six rebounds, five assists and one block in 36 minutes during Tuesday's 110-92 victory over the Pistons.

EDGE Analysis

Simons got the start in place of Damian Lillard (rest), and while he was far from being effective, he still delivered a decent stat line across the board. If Lillard is able to return to action ahead of Thursday's game against the Spurs, Simons would head back to the bench -- thus limiting his upside.

Simons will start Tuesday's game against the Pistons, Jay Allen of NBC Sports Northwest Rip City Radio 620 reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Damian Lillard (rest) out, Simons will get the nod. In eight games this season that he's seen at least 24 minutes, he's averaged 16.4 points, 3.0 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.0 steals.

Simons produced 24 points (10-15 FG, 4-7 3Pt), one rebound, two assists and one block over 29 minutes during Monday's 129-107 loss to Utah.

EDGE Analysis

In a game during which superstar teammates Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum each failed to reach the 20-point mark, Simons and Jusuf Nurkic tied for the team lead with 24 points. The performance was Simons' top scoring effort of the campaign, and he extended his streak with multiple three-pointers to three. Simons has come alive offensively of late, averaging 19.0 points and 3.7 three-pointers over his past three contests.

Simons (illness) will be available for Friday's contest against the Warriors, Jamie Hudson of KOIN 6 News Portland reports.

EDGE Analysis

Simons was considered questionable heading into the night after missing Wednesday's game. Barring any setbacks, look for him to resume his role providing depth in the Trail Blazers' backcourt.

Simons (illness) is listed as questionable for Friday's game at Golden State.

EDGE Analysis

Simons was one of several players around the league who missed Wednesday's game due to an illness, the Blazers will wait to see how he feels Friday before making a call on his status. In his last appearance Tuesday against Denver, Simons posted 14 points, five rebounds and two assists in 23 minutes.

Simons (illness) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Kings, Jay Allen of NBC Sports Northwest Rip City Radio 620 reports.

EDGE Analysis

Simons is dealing with an upper respiratory illness and he'll be forced to miss Wednesday's game as a result. Dennis Smith figures to be the primary backup to starting point guard Damian Lillard, but Tony Snell could also be in line for an increased role in Portland's backcourt. Simons' next chance to return will come Friday against the Warriors.

Simons is reportedly dealing with an upper respiratory illness and is now questionable for Wednesday's game against the Kings, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Simons was a late add to the injury report and could potentially miss Wednesday's game if he doesn't feel better closer to the opening tip. If he's forced to sit, more minutes would likely be available for Dennis Smith as the primary backup to Damian Lillard.