Simons (hand) is available for Friday's game against the Rockets.

EDGE Analysis

Simons will return following a three-game absence due to a right hand sprain, and it wouldn't be surprising if he moves back into the starting lineup right away. He should start alongside Shaedon Sharpe in the backcourt with Scoot Henderson (quadricep) sidelined.

Simons (hand) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Rockets.

EDGE Analysis

Simons is dealing with a right hand sprain after missing the club's last three outings due to an illness. If the 25-year-old is unable to make his return to game action Friday, Dalano Banton will likely receive an increased role with Scoot Henderson (quadricep) also deemed questionable.

Simons (illness) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Oklahoma City.

EDGE Analysis

Simons' next opportunity to take the court comes in a back-to-back set versus Houston on Friday and Saturday, although such scheduling is not conducive to a player looking to return from an illness/breathing issue. Toumani Camara has been heavily leaned on across Portland's last three games, playing no fewer than 35 minutes in each. Dalano Banton has also logged at least 24 minutes in each contest over that span.

Simons (illness) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Thunder.

EDGE Analysis

Simons is in jeopardy of missing his third consecutive game due to an illness, though he was considered doubtful before Sunday's game, so the questionable tag is a positive sign. If the 25-year-old is unable to play, Scoot Henderson will likely remain in the starting five.

Simons (illness) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Atlanta.

EDGE Analysis

Simons experienced shortness of breath during the Trail Blazers' win over the Timberwolves on Tuesday. He was able to return to practice Saturday, but he'll be held out for a second straight game, and his next chance to suit up will be against the Thunder on Wednesday, Nov. 20. Scoot Henderson should make his second straight start with Simons sidelined Sunday.

Coach Chauncey Billups said Simons (illness) returned to practice Saturday but is unlikely to play in Sunday's game versus the Hawks, Sean Highkin of Rip City Radio 620 Portland reports.

EDGE Analysis

Simons will likely miss his second straight contest Sunday due to an illness. However, the 25-year-old guard's participation in practice is a good sign that he is nearing a return to action.

Simons won't play Wednesday versus the Timberwolves due to an illness.

EDGE Analysis

Simons was in visible discomfort in the first quarter of Monday's 122-108 win over Minnesota, as he dropped to the floor in a squat and appearing to be disoriented while standing on the perimeter. The Trail Blazers ruled him out for the rest of the contest due to a chest injury, and head coach Chauncey Billups said after the game that Simons experienced shortness of breath, per Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com. Initial tests on Simons turned up normal, but the guard was scheduled to undergo more testing Wednesday as the Trail Blazers look to ensure he's not dealing with a more serious medical concern. While he'll sit out the second leg of the back-to-back set, Simons could be a candidate to return to action Sunday versus the Hawks.

Coach Chauncey Billups said that Simons left Tuesday's game with shortness of breath and he should be okay, though he will undergo more testing before Wednesday's rematch against Minnesota, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Simons tallied two points (1-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and one rebound in five minutes before exiting Tuesday's contest in the first quarter. The sharpshooter is not expected to miss significant time, and he will undergo more testing to determine his status for Wednesday's game. Through 12 regular-season outings, Simons has averaged 17.5 points, 4.6 assists and 2.1 rebounds while shooting only 38.2 percent from the field across 29.7 minutes per game.

Simons will not return to Tuesday's game versus the Timberwolves due to a chest injury.

EDGE Analysis

Simons tallied two points (1-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and one rebound in five minutes before exiting Tuesday's contest early. Although initial reports deemed Simons' injury a hand issue, it now appears to be a chest injury. The 25-year-old guard's status for Wednesday's rematch with Minnesota is uncertain.

Simons went back to the locker room in the first quarter of Tuesday's contest against Minnesota with an apparent right hand injury, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Portland's medical staff appeared to check Simons' right hand before he went back to the locker room early in the matchup. If the 25-year-old is unable to return, Scoot Henderson and Dalano Banton are candidates for an increased role the rest of the way.