Anfernee Simons DVOA, Advanced Stats, & Fantasy Rankings

Portland Trail Blazers guards Anfernee Simons (rib) and Scoot Henderson (quad) have both been listed as questionable for the Sunday night matchup against the Chicago Bulls. Simons has only missed one game so far since the turn of the new year, but he did play 40 minutes in back-to-back games and took a combined 47 shot attempts. This could become a rest day for the 24-year-old who has a bit of an injury history in his short career so far. Henderson, on the other hand, is dealing with a left quad contusion and only saw the court for six minutes in their Friday night game. If they're both unable to play, Matisse Thybulle, Jabari Walker, and Justin Minaya will likely see heavy minutes since there are eight players on the injury report.

Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons dominated on Wednesday against the Rockets, posting 33 points, six rebounds, and five assists in the team's 137-131 overtime win on the road. This marked the sixth time this season Simons has scored at least 30 points in a game and his first since January 7th. The 24-year-old shot 13-of-20 from the field, including four-of-nine from three. Portland's next game is on Friday at San Antonio, a contest that should remain close and allow Simons to play significant minutes again. He is averaging 23 points in 33 minutes per game this season.

Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (illness) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. Simons sat out of Friday's game due to an illness, and it appears he's not over it yet. Matisse Thybulle started in his place on Friday and that will likely be the case once again, assuming Simons sits out on Sunday. His absence would also boost the fantasy value of Malcolm Brogdon. Fantasy managers will have to check back on Sunday for another update.

Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (illness) is available ahead of Wednesday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. This is good news after Simons was a late addition to the injury report due to an illness. Luckily, it was a minor issue and Simons should resume his normal role in the rotation. Simons has played a big part of this team lately and is likely to continue being the primary scoring option. That being said, fantasy managers should make sure to get Simons in their lineups for Wednesday's game.

Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons won't face a minutes cap in Sunday's meeting with the Brooklyn Nets. The 24-year-old missed three games because of an illness but returned for the January 3 matchup with the Dallas Mavericks, the first of consecutive games between the teams. However, he was limited to 27 minutes or fewer in each contest. With Damian Lillard now a Milwaukee Buck, Simons has had a career year, averaging 24.5 points, 5.0 assists, and 3.4 rebounds. He's always a must-start fantasy option, although managers will undoubtedly appreciate the latest report. Of course, with Simons no longer restricted, Scoot Henderson should see fewer minutes, lowering his fantasy ceiling.