Anfernee Simons's Stats, Metrics, Game Logs, Projections & Rankings

Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (knee) will remain sidelined for a third straight game on Wednesday versus Atlanta. He's hurt his left knee, and the team has zero initiative to rush him back with the season basically done and dusted. We should see Rayan Rupert get a third consecutive start while Scoot Henderson will continue to have the ball more in his hands. It's been a bumpy rookie campaign for the third-overall pick from last year, but Henderson has performed well lately and should have another productive outing against a team that has the fourth-worst defensive rating in the league. Dalano Banton is another guy who plays a larger role without Simons, and his confidence should be sky-high ahead of Wednesday's action after he had a big 28-point, 11-rebound double-double versus Houston on Monday.

Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's contest against the Houston Rockets. Simons is experiencing tendinitis in his left knee that will keep him off the court for a second straight game, with his next opportunity to play arriving on Wednesday against the Atlanta Hawks. The last-place Blazers are certainly in no hurry to get their franchise two-guard back on the floor, however, at this stage of a lost season in Rip City. 2023 No. 2 overall pick Scoot Henderson has scuffled throughout his rookie campaign but has a chance to be a "silly-season" hero during the fantasy playoffs, starting six of Portland's past nine matchups. Across his last six appearances with Simons out of the lineup, Henderson is averaging 18.0 points, 5.7 assists, 4.3 rebounds, 1.0 steals, and 1.6 treys in 28.1 minutes and belongs in all lineups in points leagues.

Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (knee) has received a questionable tag against the Houston Rockets for their Monday night contest. Simons was forced to miss the team's last game against the Denver Nuggets due to tendinitis in his left knee. Now that he's questionable, this may leave the team to take the cautionary side and allow him to sit one more game to make sure he's healthy. The rotation has been a revolving door and the team is battling for a top pick in the next NBA Draft. Fantasy managers will want a backup plan and Scoot Henderson will likely be the one to receive the most playing time in Simons' absence.

Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (knee) is scheduled to undergo an MRI this weekend, according to head coach Chauncey Billups. This news comes after Simons was forced to exit early during Friday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. He'll sit out of Saturday's contest versus the Denver Nuggets. The assumption is that Simons will undergo the MRI on Sunday. The Blazers are likely going to be extremely cautious here with their young guard. Rayan Rupert will start in his place on Saturday, but he hasn't done anything with the extra minutes. Fantasy managers will have to check back on Sunday for another update on Simons.

Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (knee) won't be in the lineup on Saturday against Denver. He was on the injury report with a left knee injury ahead of Friday's clash with the Clippers and ended up exiting the game early because of a knee ailment. Simons' absence will likely lift Dalano Banton back into the first unit. He's had quite a bit of success as a member of the starting five, averaging 18.8 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 3.6 assists in the role.