The Portland Trail Blazers fit that bill. This trade proposal would unload one of those assets for a hefty haul. Portland Trail Blazers receive: Tim Hardaway Jr., Wendell More Jr., 2026 first-round pick Detroit Pistons receive: Anfernee Simons Portland is looking to re-tool their roster and get some more young guys and draft capital.
The Trail Blazers have been predicted to trade away one of their stars to an East contender in a new proposal.
With that in mind, multiple teams might inquire about Anfernee Simons’ availability. The combo guard has showcased his scoring prowess multiple times and recently joined a very exclusive list. Legion Hoops (via Real App) reported that Simons has the seventh-most games with 30+ points without going to the free-throw line.
Dominates from deep to lead offense
Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons is heating up. The Blazers guard, who scored the game-winning points during Saturday’s 105-102 win at Milwaukee, is coming off his best four-game scoring stretch of the season.
The Detroit Pistons are "considering" becoming buyers prior to the impending Feb. 6 trade deadline, per Jake Fischer for the Stein Line newsletter. "It
Deni Avdija #8 of the Portland Trail Blazers drives to the basket against #7 of the Detroit Pistons during the first half at Little Caesars Arena on January 06, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan. Detroit won the game 118-115. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) Getty Images
(AP Photo/Duane Burleson) Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) lays up a shot over Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 6, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson) Detroit ...
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Anfernee Simons scored 28 points and Deni Avdija ... The Trail Blazers are at the Detroit Pistons, and the Bucks are at the Toronto Raptors.
BOSTON (AP) — Dyson Daniels hit a short jumper in the lane with just over a minute left in overtime and Onyeka Okongwu made two free throws with 11 seconds left, lifting the Atlanta Hawks to a 119-115 victory over the Boston Celtics on Saturday night. Trae Young led Atlanta with 28 points and 12 assists, and Daniels finished with 23 points.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Jalen Green scored 26 points and the Houston Rockets beat Portland 125-103 on Saturday night, the Trail Blazers' fifth straight loss. Alperen Sengun had 23 points and 15 rebounds for the Rockets.
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