Simons (ankle) is available and will start at shooting guard in Friday's preseason finale versus the Jazz, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Simons was inactive for Portland's previous exhibition game due to an ankle issue. His availability Friday indicates he is healthy and good to go when the regular season tips off Wednesday versus the Warriors. He is expected to start alongside Scoot Henderson in the Trail Blazers' backcourt this season.

Simons (ankle) is inactive for Wednesday's preseason scrimmage versus Ratiopharm Ulm.

EDGE Analysis

Simons is joined by Jerami Grant (rest), Shaedon Sharpe (shoulder), Matisse Thybulle (knee) and Jabari Walker (ankle) in being ruled out for Wednesday's contest. Simons practiced Tuesday and was a candidate to suit up versus the German squad, however he is ultimately unable to and will set his sights on Friday's preseason finale versus Utah as his next opportunity to take the court.

Coach Chauncey Billups said Simons (ankle) practiced Tuesday and could "potentially" play in Wednesday's exhibition against Ratiopharm Ulm, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Simons has been sidelined by minor ankle soreness but is nearing his return to game action. If he doesn't suit up Wednesday, his next chance to play will come during Friday's preseason finale against the Jazz.

Simons (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's preseason matchup versus the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

The 25-year-old missed Friday's preseason game against the Clippers due to minor ankle soreness, though coach Chauncey Billups said Friday that Simons is fine and was held out as a precautionary measure. The sharpshooter played in only 46 regular-season outings last season due to a laundry list of injuries including -- but not limited to -- a right thumb surgery, left knee tendinitis and an ankle sprain. Simons has not played in 70 or more regular-season games since the 2019-20 campaign. His next chance to suit up will be Friday against the Jazz.

Simons has been ruled out of Friday's preseason matchup against the Clippers due to minor ankle soreness, Danny Marang of 1080 The Fan Portland reports.

EDGE Analysis

Coach Chauncey Billups said Friday that Simons is fine, and he is likely only being held out as a precautionary measure before the start of the season. The sharpshooter's next chance to feature will come Sunday versus the Kings, though the Trail Blazers likely won't push the 25-year-old too hard before the regular season.

Portland general manager Joe Cronin said Monday that Simons (knee) has been cleared for training camp this week, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Trail Blazers shut Simons down for the 2023-24 season on March 22, taking a cautious approach, like they did with most of their key players. Simons is expected to have a massive offensive role for Portland and posted impressive regular-season averages of 22.6 points, 3.6 rebounds, 5.5 assists and 3.4 triples in 2023-24.

Simons (knee) will not play in Sunday's regular-season finale against the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

No surprise here, as Simons has not played since March 22 and was deemed doubtful before the game. He will finish the season with career-high averages of 22.6 points, 3.6 rebounds, 5.5 assists and 3.4 triples across 34.4 minutes per game. The 24-year-old has two more years remaining on his current contract.

Simons (knee) is doubtful to play Sunday against the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

Simons hasn't played since March 22, when he lasted just 22 minutes in a 125-117 loss to the Clippers, but there's an outside chance he'll see the court in the final game of the campaign. The Blazers could opt to hold him out, however, as the team has nothing to play for in the season finale. Simons enters the regular-season finale with averages of 22.6 points, 5.5 assists and 3.6 rebounds per game across 46 starts.

Simons (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Rockets.

EDGE Analysis

Simons continues to deal with left knee tendinitis and will be unavailable for a 10th consecutive game. It seems unlikely that he'll return for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Kings.

Simons (knee) won't play in Thursday's game against Golden State.

EDGE Analysis

Thursday's absence marks Simons' ninth straight as he battles tendinitis in his left knee. He'll have two more chances to return, with the first coming Friday against the Rockets.