Simons ended with 18 points (6-14 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds, four assists and two steals in 27 minutes during Wednesday's 123-111 loss to the Clippers.

EDGE Analysis

The Trail Blazers are in rebuild mode, but Simons has been a mainstay for four years and has extensive experience in filling Damian Lillard's shoes. While the team drafted Scott Henderson to start the transition, replacing Lillard will take more than one effective player, and Simons will be one of the main sparkplugs to ignite the offense. Portland also has Shaedon Sharpe and Malcolm Brogdon to support the backcourt.