Simons notched 16 points (6-11 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds, four assists and one block in 28 minutes during Sunday's 124-95 loss to the Nuggets.

EDGE Analysis

Starting in place of Damian Lillard (abdomen), Simons had a solid showing despite struggling from beyond the arc. It's unclear if Lillard will miss any additional time, but if he's ruled out for Monday's game against Toronto on the second half of a back-to-back, Simons would likely be in line for another start.

Simons will start in place of Damian Lillard (abdomen) on Sunday against the Nuggets, Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Lillard battling tendinopathy in his lower abdomen, Simons will make at least one start in his place at point guard. At this time, it's unclear if Lillard will miss multiple games, so Simons is a player worth monitoring as a potential streamer for Portland's three-game Week 5. After a hot start, Simons has scored fewer than 10 points in three straight games entering Sunday, but he should see a sizable boost in minutes.

Simons had just two points (1-9 FG, 0-4 3Pt), three rebounds, one assist and one steal in 21 minutes during Wednesday's 119-109 loss to the Suns.

EDGE Analysis

Simons put up another stinker Wednesday as he was unable to get anything going on the offensive end of the floor. His value comes from scoring alone and so when his shot is falling, he is going to be a huge negative. He will almost certainly turn this around in the near future but given the lack of overall upside, he should not be viewed as anything more than a streaming option.

Simons finished Friday's win over the Pacers with 16 points (6-10 FG, 4-6 3Pt), one rebound, one assist and one block.

EDGE Analysis

The 2018 first-round pick is off to a hot start as the Blazers' first guard off the bench this season, averaging 14.4 points on 52.1 percent shooting, including 45.5 percent from three. He doesn't add much value in non-scoring categories, but Simons is an attractive option for fantasy managers needing points and threes (2.8 3PM/G).

Simons contributed 17 points (7-12 FG, 3-7 3Pt), three rebounds, three assists and two steals in 29 minutes off the bench on Monday in the Trailblazers' 118-108 loss to the 76ers.

EDGE Analysis

Going by plus-minus and similar advanced metrics, Simons has been the Trailblazers' top offensive performer thus far. Simons is still just 22 years old and has blossomed into a strong sixth man in his fourth season. He's beginning to creep onto fantasy radars.

Simons posted 17 points (6-10 FG, 5-7 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists and two steals over 28 minutes against Memphis in a 116-96 win Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Simons lit it up off the bench, knocking down more treys in the contest than each of his star teammates (Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum). Simons has been a key cog off the bench for Portland so far this season, scoring in double figures in each of the team's four contests. Overall, he is posting per-game averages of 14.5 points, 3.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 2.8 three-pointers.

Coach Chauncey Billups said Monday that Simons (thumb) should be available for Wednesday's season opener against the Kings, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Simons missed the final two exhibition games, but it looks like he will be available for the Blazers on Wednesday. The 22-year-old averaged 7.8 points, 2.2 rebounds and 1.4 assists across 17.3 minutes per game last season and should see a similar workload during the 2021-22 campaign.

Simons (thumb) will not play in Friday's preseason game against the Warriors, Blazers reporter Casey Holdahl reports.

EDGE Analysis

A sprained thumb kept Simons out of Wednesday's game against the Suns, and he'll remain on the shelf Friday as the Blazers close out their preseason slate. The hope is that Simons will be back at full health for the regular-season opener against Sacramento on Wednesday.

Simons (thumb) won't play in Wednesday's preseason game against the Suns, Jay Allen of NBC Sports Northwest Rip City Radio 620 reports.

EDGE Analysis

Simons was considered questionable ahead of Wednesday's matchup, but he'll be unable to take the court due to his right thumb strain. His final chance to play during the preseason will be Friday against the Warriors.

Simons (thumb) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's preseason game against Phoenix.

EDGE Analysis

Simons is battling a strained thumb on his right hand, but it's likely nothing to be concerned about. If he's held out Wednesday, he'll have one more chance to play (Friday at GSW) before the regular season begins.