The Portland Trail Blazers and Orlando Magic have made only a few trades with one another through the years, the last coming in 2016 when Shabazz Napier was traded from Orlando to Portland for cash. C

Anfernee Simons of the Portland Trail Blazers is quickly emerging as a player who could be making his first All-Star appearance in the near future. Since entering the NBA in 2018, Simons has steadily developed into one of the league’s brightest young stars.

Jusuf Nurkic believes the Magic are 'missing' one key player to improve their lineup. He was referring to Anfernee Simons.

Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (1) runs back on defense after scoring a basket during the second half against the Sacramento Kings at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images / Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images The Portland Trail Blazers were expected to be sellers at the trade deadline.

Jusuf Nurkic made his debut for the Charlotte Hornets following his move from the Phoenix Suns prior to the trade deadline. Nurkic put up nine points and eight rebounds in only 16 minutes of play in what ended up being a 102-86 loss for Charlotte against the Orlando Magic.

Simons had a team-high 26 points (9-19 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 5-5 FT), three rebounds and six assists in 38 minutes during Wednesday's 132-121 loss to the Nuggets. It's the fourth time in the last five games that Simons has topped 20 points,

Anfernee Simons Scores 21 vs. Timberwolves. Full highlights and every shot made by Anfernee Simons in 21 Points performance in Trail Blazers at Timberwolves, 02/08/2025.

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Top Performers – Portland Anfernee Simons – 21 points, 3 rebounds, 5 assists Jerami Grant – 14 points Top Performers – Minnesota Jaden McDaniels – career-high 30 points, along with 10 rebounds, 4 assists Naz Reid – 23 points,

Wednesday’s NBA slate includes the Denver Nuggets (35-19) playing at home against Anfernee Simons and the Portland Trail Blazers (23-31) at Ball Arena. The game starts at 9:00 PM ET.The

Simons led the Trail Blazers in assists Thursday, though he couldn't find his rhythm from the field, failing to hit a three-pointer for just the sixth time this year. The 25-year-old snapped a seven-game streak reaching the double-digit mark in points,