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• Trail Blazers' Anfernee Simons: Out again Wednesday

  23H ago • By RotoWire

  Simons (illness) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Oklahoma City. Simons' next opportunity to take the court comes in a back-to-back set in Houston on Friday and Saturday, although such scheduling is not conducive to a player looking to return from an illness/respiratory issue. Shaedon Sharpe has operated as the Trail Blazers' primary scoring option out of the backcourt during Simons' absence, while Scoot Henderson and Dalano Banton have also handled increased roles.

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• Trail Blazers' Anfernee Simons: Iffy for Wednesday vs. OKC

  2D ago • By RotoWire

  Simons (illness) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Thunder. Simons is in jeopardy of missing his third consecutive game due to an illness, though he was considered doubtful before Sunday's game, so the questionable tag is a positive sign. If the 25-year-old is unable to play, Scoot Henderson will likely remain in the starting five.

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• Trail Blazers' Anfernee Simons: Won't play Sunday

  5D ago • By RotoWire

  Simons (illness) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Atlanta. Simons experienced shortness of breath during the Trail Blazers' win over the Timberwolves on Tuesday. He was able to return to practice Saturday, but he'll be held out for a second straight game, and his next chance to suit up will be against the Thunder on Wednesday. Scoot Henderson should make his second straight start with Simons sidelined Sunday.

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• Trail Blazers' Anfernee Simons: Unlikely to play Sunday

  5D ago • By RotoWire

  Coach Chauncey Billups said Simons (illness) returned to practice Saturday but is unlikely to play in Sunday's game versus the Hawks, Sean Highkin of Rip City Radio 620 Portland reports. Simons will likely miss his second straight contest due to an illness. However, the 25-year-old guard's participation in practice is a good sign that he is nearing a return to action. If he's ruled out, Simons' next chance to suit up would come Wednesday in Oklahoma City.

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• Trail Blazers' Anfernee Simons: Out Wednesday with illness

  8D ago • By RotoWire

  Simons won't play Wednesday versus the Timberwolves due to an illness. Simons was in visible discomfort in the first quarter of Monday's 122-108 win over Minnesota, as he dropped to the floor in a squat and appearing to be disoriented while standing on the perimeter. The Trail Blazers ruled him out for the rest of the contest due to a chest injury, and head coach Chauncey Billups said after the game that Simons experienced shortness of breath, per Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com. Initial tests on Simons turned up normal, but the guard was scheduled to undergo more testing Wednesday as the Trail Blazers look to ensure he's not dealing with a more serious medical concern. While he'll sit out the second leg of the back-to-back set, Simons could be a candidate to return to action Sunday versus the Hawks.

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