Simons recorded 16 points (6-9 FG, 4-6 3Pt), three rebounds and two assists across 23 minutes Sunday in the Trail Blazers' 116-113 win over the Knicks.

EDGE Analysis

The minutes were a new season high for Simons, who looks primed to see at least a slightly increased role on the second unit while CJ McCollum (foot) is out for at least one month. Though he took advantage of the playing time Sunday, Simons has largely struggled in the minimal opportunities he's received this season. Over 12 appearances, Simons is averaging 5.2 points in 11.6 minutes per game, but he's shooting just 35.6 percent from the field.

Simons played eight minutes off the bench in Saturday's 112-106 win over the Hawks, providing zero points (0-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and two rebounds.

EDGE Analysis

Trail Blazers head coach Terry Stotts hadn't been including the struggling Simons in his rotation during competitive games of late, but the 21-year-old was able to pick up some light minutes following CJ McCollum's (foot) early exit. McCollum was diagnosed with a sprained foot after the contest and looks likely to miss time, so Simons could continue to hold down a minor rotation role in the short term. Gary Trent and Rodney Hood seem to be likelier candidates than Simons to see more notable boosts in their value while McCollum is out.

Simons didn't see action Monday against the Raptors and seems to be falling out of Portland's rotation.

EDGE Analysis

Even though this was only the second time in which Simons failed to take the court, it's worth noting he has played more than 12 minutes just once all year long. He is averaging 5.0 points on 10.4 minutes per game, numbers that aren't good enough to make him a viable waiver pick-up outside of the deepest leagues.

The Trail Blazers exercised Simons' $3.94 million team option for the 2021-22 season Sunday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

During his second NBA season in 2019-20, Simons failed to take the leap forward the Trail Blazers had been counting on, but the 21-year-old is still seen as a potential key piece in the team's long-term plans. He's expected to remain a regular on the second unit this season, but his minutes will likely be sparse so long as Damian Lillard is healthy.

Simons (hamstring) isn't on the injury report for Saturday's game against the Rockets.

EDGE Analysis

Simons was unable to play in Portland's season opener while continuing to recover from a hamstring issue that also kept him out for the preseason. However, he should be available to make his season debut against Houston on Saturday.

Simons (hamstring) has been ruled out for Wednesday's contest against the Jazz, Jamie Hudson of NBC Sports Northwest reports.

EDGE Analysis

Despite returning to practice earlier this week, Simons still hasn't fully recovered from the hamstring injury that kept him sidelined during the preseason. With Portland's impending Saturday matchup against the Rockets in question due to COVID-19 protocol issues, it remains unclear whether Simons will be available, or if the game will be postponed altogether.

Simsons (hamstring) is questionable for Wednesday's contest against the Jazz, Jay Allen of Rip City Radio 620 reports.

EDGE Analysis

Simons returned to practice Sunday, so he's making a good recovery from his hamstring issue. That said, he may not be able to play in the opener.

Simons (hamstring) participated at Sunday's practice, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 21-year-old missed all three exhibition contests due to a sore hamstring, but his return to practice should give him a chance of suiting up in Tuesday's season opener. Simons is expected to serve as Portland's secondary point guard behind Damian Lillard when healthy.

Simons (hamstring) did not play in Friday night's preseason game against the Nuggets.

EDGE Analysis

Simons has been dealing with a sore hamstring, and Friday marked a second consecutive absence as the Blazers closed out the exhibition schedule. Consider Simons day-to-day with the regular season opener just four days away.

Simons (hamstring) isn't available for Wednesday's preseason game against the Nuggets, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 21-year-old will be sidelined for the second straight preseason contest due to the hamstring injury. Simons' next chance to take the court will be Friday's preseason finale in Denver.