Simons will start Tuesday's game against the Pistons, Jay Allen of NBC Sports Northwest Rip City Radio 620 reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Damian Lillard (rest) out, Simons will get the nod. In eight games this season that he's seen at least 24 minutes, he's averaged 16.4 points, 3.0 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.0 steals.