Trail Blazers' Anfernee Simons: Progressing on schedule

Simons (thumb) conducted on-court drills Sunday with no splint or cast on his surgically repaired right thumb, Danny Marang of 1080 The Fan Portland reports.

Simons remains 2-to-3 weeks away from returning to action after suffering a torn UCL in his right thumb in late October. The 24-year-old continues ramping up and appears on track with the long end of his initial 4-to-6 week recovery timeline.