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CHI • Guard • #4
1 day ago
Injured during Saturday’s loss to the Pistons, Simons was initially diagnosed with a left wrist contusion. Further imaging revealed a small fracture, with Bulls coach Billy Donovan saying the injury was an aggravation of one suffered earlier this season. The hope is that Simons will be able to play in 10-14 days. His absence from the rotation should ensure Rob Dillingham gets the minutes he should within the Bulls’ rebuild.
Source: Drew Stevens
CHI • Guard • #4
3 days ago
Simons missed Sunday’s loss to the Knicks after injuring his wrist on Saturday against the Pistons. The Bulls are now calling the 26-year-old shooting guard’s injury a left wrist contusion, rather than a sprain. Rob Dillingham saw some more minutes with Simons out Sunday and should continue to have a role for the rest of the season.
CHI • Guard • #4
4 days ago
Simons exited early from Saturday’s game and will remain sidelined for the second leg of the back-to-back. Collin Sexton and Rob Dillingham should take on extra minutes in his absence, though only Sexton will have a chance to play enough to be considered as a streamer.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Guard • #4
5 days ago
Simons injured his left wrist during the first half of Saturday’s game and was ruled out early in the third quarter. He played 13 minutes, finishing with four points (2-of-6 FGs) and two rebounds. If Simons has to miss time, that should free up minutes for Rob Dillingham, but the former lottery pick is not worth the risk in redraft leagues.
Source: Chicago Bulls
CHI • Guard • #4
7 days ago
Simons started and played 31 minutes even with Josh Giddey back from a hamstring injury. The 26-year-old shooting guard had 20 points on 7-of-18 shooting from the field and four three-pointers. If you need volume scoring, Simons is your guy for the rest of the season.
CHI • Guard • #4
17 days ago
Having scored 15 points in his Bulls’ debut on Saturday, Simons recorded his first 20-point game on Monday. Add in the rebounds and assists, and this was a solid night at the office for the guard. However, Simons was also responsible for five turnovers, which takes away some of the luster from that stat line. As long as the Bulls remain without Josh Giddey (hamstring), Simons will continue to have a high usage. The Bulls visit Boston, where Simons began this season, on Wednesday in their final game before the All-Star break.
CHI • Guard • #4
19 days ago
Simons didn’t have as good of a game as his Bulls debut where he had 22 points, but his 15-point effort was still encouraging for fantasy managers. The 26-year-old shooting guard played the most minutes, took the most shots and had the most assists on the Bulls. Simons is widely available in Yahoo! leagues and should be worth rostering in most leagues for the rest of the season.
CHI • Guard • #4
21 days ago
A reserve during his time with the Celtics, Simons is back in a starting role with his trade to Chicago. While it’s clear that he and Jaden Ivey have work to do in establishing their on-court chemistry, Simons had a productive night in Toronto. Despite the decreased role in Boston, he remained rostered in 75 percent of Yahoo! leagues. Those who stuck it out with Simons have a good chance of being rewarded for their patience.
CHI • Guard • #4
21 days ago
Ivey and Simons will make their Bulls’ debuts on Thursday, and they’ll do so as starters. Chicago traded Coby White and Ayo Dosunmu in separate trades before the deadline, opening up spots for Ivey and Simons. Also, Guerschon Yabusele is available despite his trade from the Knicks being executed late Wednesday night.
Source: NBA Lineups
CHI • Guard • #4
23 days ago
The Bulls and Celtics will swap second-round picks as part of the deal. Boston acquires much-needed help in the frontcourt, and Chicago gets a quality shooting and scoring option in Simons. The Bulls recently brought in Jaden Ivey and Mike Conley, so expect more moves from Chicago before Thursday’s trade deadline.
Source: Shams Charania
BOS • Guard • #4
25 days ago
After consecutive nine-point outings against the Pistons and Pacers, Simons has reached double figures in six straight games. He was rolling on Sunday, shooting 6-of-10 from beyond the arc, with the 27 points being the most Simons has scored in a game since going for 39 in a January 15 win over the Heat. The limited assists and defensive production limit Simons’ ceiling in category leagues, with him being a better option in points leagues.
BOS • Guard • #4
about 1 month ago
Simons helped nearly spoil Derek Rose night in Chicago by doing his best impression, getting downhill and attacking the rim in addition to supplying his usual barrage of three-pointers. It was his first 20-point effort since going off for 39 points against the Heat back on January 15. The 26-year-old scoring machine contributed a strong all-around fantasy effort in this one, supplying a handful of rebounds, assists and steals. He remains a defensive liability but he’s capable of scoring in bunches when he gets hot.
BOS • Guard • #4
about 1 month ago
Simons went full supernova in this one, spearheading Boston’s late-game rally as they erased a double-digit deficit to take the lead with just over five minutes left in regulation, scoring 18 of his 39 points in the fourth quarter alone. The 26-year-old scoring machine slashed to the rim with greater frequency than usual and knocked down 7-of-16 attempts from three-point range. He’s shown flashes of gargantuan scoring upside, but the simply volume hasn’t been there on a consistent enough basis in a limited role off the bench to make a significant fantasy impact. A performance like this shows exactly why he’s the perfect complementary option for Jaylen Brown as a secondary creator capable of carrying the offense for extended stretches.
BOS • Guard • #4
about 2 months ago
Simons continues to get more comfortable with his role in Boston, having scored in double figures in six straight and nine of his last ten games. Unfortunately for fantasy managers who have him rostered, this has not resulted in increased fantasy value. Over the past three weeks, Simons is still ranked outside the top-150 in eight- and nine-cat formats. Given how competitive the Celtics have been, it would be surprising to see them make any drastic changes to the roster before the trade deadline, which would not be a good thing for Simons’ fantasy value.
BOS • Guard • #4
about 2 months ago
It was a tale of two halves for Simons on Monday. He had no points in the first half, but dropped 27 points with eight three-pointers in the second half of the win over the Bulls. The 26-year-old shooting guard is averaging 13.1 points per game this year, but he’s scored at least 20 points in two of his last four games. Still, his scoring has fallen off since averaging 19.3 points per game last year. Simons isn’t going to be fantasy relevant without more consistent scoring.
BOS • Guard • #4
about 2 months ago
This was just Simons’ fifth 20-point game of the season, which comes one year after he averaged nearly 20 points per game. Simons has been disappointing this year after Boston acquired him in the offseason. He hasn’t been as effective as a scorer as he had been in Portland. This was a fun performance for him, but he hasn’t been worthy of a roster spot in standard leagues this season.
BOS • Guard • #4
3 months ago
After reaching double figures in 11 of his first 12 games this season, Simons has scored ten points or more in six of his last ten, including three straight. And the decrease in scoring has done significant damage to the guard’s fantasy value, as he does not produce much in other fantasy-relevant categories. Simons is ranked just outside the top-200 in eight-cat value, a significant departure from his production while in Portland. Fantasy managers have to hold out hope that he’ll turn things around eventually, but the role he currently holds isn’t great.
BOS • Guard • #4
3 months ago
Simons knocked down eight of 11 attempts from the floor, including four of seven from three-point range, eclipsing 20 points off the bench for the second straight contest after playing a season-high 33 minutes during Friday’s loss to the Nets. He’s been a source of instant offense off Boston’s bench this season but his defensive shortcomings have kept his minutes in check.
BOS • Guard • #4
3 months ago
It’s abundantly clear that Simons’ issues on the defensive end of the floor have directly led to Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla being sporadic with his minutes during his Boston debut. However, he topped the 30-minute mark for the first time since late October in this one and wound up scoring 13 points in the second half to make this one a bit closer at the finish line. It’s a frustrating situation for fantasy managers since he’s clearly their best scoring threat at the moment outside of Jaylen Brown with Derrick White and Payton Pritchard struggling to get going this season.
BOS • Guard • #4
4 months ago
For just the second time this season, Simons recorded a 20-point game, with the 25 matching his tally in an October 27 win over New Orleans. All due respect to the Pelicans, but putting up an efficient 25 points on the Magic is a different matter. Over his last three games, Simons is shooting 19-of-37 from the field, and as a result, his season percentage is approaching 44 percent. His overall fantasy value remains low, but this three-game stretch was much-needed for Simons as he looks to establish himself in Boston. The Celtics begin a three-game Week 4 in Philadelphia on Tuesday.
BOS • Guard • #4
4 months ago
For the third time this season, Simons made at least four three-pointers in a game. Field-goal percentage and assists have been the issues for him thus far, with the Celtics guard shooting 41.2 percent and averaging a career-low 1.6 assists per game. By comparison, he’s a career 43 percent shooter and averages 3.2 assists. Given the production, he probably should not be rostered in 87 percent of Yahoo! leagues.
BOS • Guard • #4
4 months ago
Simons had 19 points in 29 minutes off the bench, but he could’ve had a lot more if he shot better than 33 percent from the field. The 26-year-old shooting guard had more attempts than anyone else wearing Celtic green, including Jaylen Brown, who had 32 points. Simons was truly a volume scorer against the 76ers on Friday, which is difficult for fantasy managers because he contribute much in the other categories.
BOS • Guard • #4
4 months ago
Simons served as Boston’s go-to-option during a fourth-quarter offensive surge that put the Pelicans away for good. He came off the bench to knock down six three-pointers, shooting nearly 50 percent from downtown to help the Celtics snap a three-game losing streak to open the season. The 26-year-old should have the green light all year in his Boston debut as they’ll need to unleash a barrage of three pointers each night to have any chance of overcoming their size disadvantage on the glass.
BOS • Guard • #4
5 months ago
The Celtics started Chris Boucher, Sam Hauser, Payton Pritchard, Derrick White and Jaylen Brown, but Simons led all players in minutes in this one. He may come off the bench for Boston to start the regular season, but even as a reserve, he should see ample playing time as one of the team’s best offensive options. Simons will be a great three-point specialist in fantasy leagues, but doesn’t contribute much in the other categories.
BOS • Guard • #4
5 months ago
Simons was not on the floor when the Celtics blew a big lead during the fourth quarter, having been shut down late in the third quarter. And the former Trail Blazer looked pretty good during his 26 minutes, shooting just under 50 percent from the field. With Derrick White and Jaylen Brown getting the night off, there wasn’t anything to learn regarding Simons’ fit with his most prominent teammates. Whether he starts or comes off the bench, he’ll be well-positioned to provide solid offensive value when the regular season begins.
Source: Bobby Krivitsky
BOS • Guard • #4
5 months ago
Boucher is the lone holdover from the lineup that started Wednesday’s win over the Grizzlies. Simons and Pritchard make up the starting backcourt, with the former making his unofficial Celtics debut after being traded from Portland to Boston during the summer. This change may mean Derrick White and Jaylen Brown will get the night off after playing well in Memphis. Also of note are the inclusion of Minott and Queta, with the former giving Boston good minutes off the bench in the preseason opener.
Source: Bobby Manning
POR • Guard • #4
8 months ago
Drafted by the Trail Blazers in 2018, Simons spent seven years in Portland and averaged between 17.3 and 22.6 points per game over the last four years. He’s entering a situation with the Celtics where he could be asked to carry a high-usage role in the absence of Jayson Tatum. With Simons on an expiring contract, the Celtics made a low-risk move getting away from the $72 million owed to Holiday. The Celtics could remain active in the trade market, only adding to Simons’ opportunity next year. Simons was ranked 110th in per game value on Basketball Monster last year. After playing a career-high 70 games last year, Simons could be set up for a career year with the Celtics.
Source: Shams Charania
POR • Guard • #4
8 months ago
Drafted by the Trail Blazers in 2018, Simons spent seven years in Portland and averaged between 17.3 and 22.6 points per game over the last four years. He’s entering a situation with the Celtics where he could continue to score a lot of points in the absence of Jayson Tatum and now Jrue Holiday. With Simons on an expiring contract, the Celtics made a low risk move getting away from the $72 million owed to Holiday. The Celtics could remain active in the trade market, only adding to Simons’ opportunity next year. Simons was ranked 110 in per game value on Basketball Monster last year. After playing a career-high 70 games last year, Simons could be set up for a career-year with the Celtics.
Source: Shams Charania
POR • Guard • #4
11 months ago
Simons and Henderson will miss Portland’s final game of the season, meaning Dalano Banton will remain in the starting lineup. He should be slotted into lineups in active fantasy leagues due to Portland’s lack of options at point guard. While Simons finished the season as a ninth-round player in eight- and nine-cat formats, Henderson was ranked well outside the top-100 in both. Henderson’s per-game value did improve compared to his rookie season, which is encouraging. But he remains a better option for points leagues than category leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
POR • Guard • #4
11 months ago
Simons will miss a fourth straight game with a forearm injury, which means Dalano Banton will remain in the starting lineup. Banton’s efficiency can be problematic, but he’s worth streaming due to the Blazers’ lack of healthy options.
Source: Portland Trail Blazers