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Bulls' Anfernee Simons: Dealing with fractured wrist
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Simons has been diagnosed with a fractured left wrist, Will Gottlieb of AllCHGO.com reports.
Simons doesn't have a clear timetable for a return, and the expectation is that he'll return to action once the pain subsides. The sharpshooter aggravated an injury he dealt with during training camp this past fall, which previously cost him around 10 days. He should be considered week-to-week until Chicago offers an update on his status. In the meantime, Tre Jones and Collin Sexton are candidates to see increased roles.
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Bulls' Anfernee Simons: Out again for Tuesday
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Simons (wrist) will not play Tuesday against Charlotte.
Simons suffered a wrist injury Saturday against the Pistons and didn't play Sunday versus the Knicks. He can be considered day-to-day until the Bulls release an update on the severity of the injury. With this news, Collin Sexton, Rob Dillingham and Tre Jones could see increased roles Tuesday.
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Bulls' Anfernee Simons: Not playing Sunday
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Simons has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Knicks due to a left wrist sprain.
Simons injured the during the second quarter of Saturday's 126-110 loss to the Pistons and was unable to return for the second half of the contest. He will be held out for the second leg of the Bulls' back-to-back set, and his next chance to play will come Tuesday against the Hornets. With Jaden Ivey (knee) also sidelined, Collin Sexton, Rob Dillingham and Tre Jones could all see a little extra run off the bench behind backcourt starters Josh Giddey and Isaac Okoro.
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Bulls' Anfernee Simons: Exits early Saturday
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Simons won't return to Saturday's game against the Pistons due to a left wrist injury.
After starting in each of his first five appearances with the Bulls, Simons was moved to the bench for Saturday's contest. He provided four points (2-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and two rebounds across 13 minutes before sustaining the wrist injury and being ruled out for the second half of the game. The Bulls will further evaluate him before providing additional word on the extent of the injury, but Simons would appear to be in jeopardy of missing Sunday's game against the Knicks.
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Bulls' Anfernee Simons: Not starting Saturday
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Simons is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Pistons.
Simons will head to the bench since the Bulls will be tweaking their first unit, and Guerschon Yabusele will move to the first unit as a result of this change. Simons is averaging 17.4 points, 3.0 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game in his first five games with Chicago since being traded from Boston before the deadline. This will be the first time he comes off the bench as a Bulls player.
Simons provided 20 points (7-18 FG, 4-11 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound and one assist over 31 minutes during Thursday's 110-101 loss to the Raptors.
Simons recorded a team-high 20 points, tallying at least 20 points for the third time in five games since arriving in Chicago. While he has been able to get back to doing what he does best, his peripheral production remains largely underwhelming. Jaden Ivey was seemingly a healthy DNP-CD Thursday, a fate that could certainly befall Simons at some point in the near future. He is worth rostering in most leagues, although managers should be prepared for some unpredictable shifts in playing time.
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Bulls' Anfernee Simons: Strong line in loss
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Simons ended with 23 points (10-17 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds, seven assists and one block over 34 minutes during Monday's 123-115 loss to the Nets.
Simons is on an expiring contract and is basically doing an audition ahead of free agency. He's been heavily utilized in his first two games with the Bulls, posting a dud prior to this outburst. It will be interesting to see how this rotation shapes up once Josh Giddey (hamstring) is healthy after the All-Star break.
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Bulls' Anfernee Simons: Scores 22 points in Chicago debut
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Simons posted 22 points (8-15 FG, 6-13 3Pt), three assists, two rebounds and one block over 32 minutes during the Bulls' 123-107 loss to the Raptors on Thursday.
Simons was cleared to make his Bulls debut Thursday, two days after he was traded by Boston to Chicago. Simons was strictly a bench player during his short Celtics tenure, but he was moved into the starting lineup for his first game in a Bulls uniform, and the veteran wing took advantage of the opportunity by connecting on a game-high six triples. Simons' efficiency from the field was a good sign, but what his role will look like once Josh Giddey (hamstring) and Tre Jones (hamstring) return remains to be seen. Simons will also be competing against fellow newcomers Jaden Ivey and Collin Sexton (recently traded) for backcourt minutes.
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Bulls' Anfernee Simons: Will start in debut
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Simons is in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Raptors.
This certainly doesn't cement Simons in as a starter moving forward, as the Bulls are without several key backcourt contributors Thursday, including Josh Giddey (hamstring), Collin Sexton (recently traded) and Tre Jones (hamstring). However, this should be a great opportunity for Simons to show what he can do in his first action with the Bulls.
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Bulls' Anfernee Simons: Set for Bulls debut Thursday
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Simons (recently traded) is available for Thursday's game against the Raptors, per Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca.
After landing in Chicago in exchange for Nikola Vucevic, Simons is all set for his Bulls debut Thursday. The team is still shuffling some players around in the aftermath of Thursday's trade deadline, so Simons could be thrust into a fairly significant role right away. The veteran combo guard ended his Celtics tenure by averaging 16.9 points, 3.1 three-pointers, 2.7 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.0 steals in 26.6 minutes per contest in his final 10 games for the club.
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Bulls' Anfernee Simons: Moving to Chicago
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The Bulls agreed to trade Nikola Vucevic and a second-round pick to the Celtics in exchange for Simons and a second-round pick Tuesday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
After acquiring Jaden Ivey and Mike Conley earlier Tuesday, Chicago continues to bolster its now crowded backcourt group. The Bulls' additions do make it difficult to project how much playing time each member of the backcourt will receive, as Simons now seems to have even more of an uphill climb for minutes. Simons averaged 16.9 points, 2.7 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.0 steals and 3.1 three-pointers in 26.6 minutes per contest in his last 10 games with Boston. Simons is doubtful to debut Thursday against the Raptors.
Celtics' Anfernee Simons: Pops for six treys in rout
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Simons finished with 27 points (10-18 FG, 6-10 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds and one assist in 25 minutes off the bench during Sunday's 107-79 victory over the Bucks.
The 26-year-old guard drained multiple three-pointers for the fifth straight game and scored in double digits for a sixth straight as he continues to anchor Boston's second unit. Over those six contests, Simons is averaging 16.3 points, 3.0 threes, 2.3 boards, 1.8 assists and 1.2 steals in 26.8 minutes.
Celtics' Anfernee Simons: Scores 12 points on seven shots
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Simons supplied 12 points (5-7 FG, 2-4 3Pt), one rebound, one assist and one steal across 19 minutes during Wednesday's 117-106 loss to Atlanta.
Simons was one of the few Celtics to get his points efficiently Wednesday evening, but with Boston getting blown out, Simons didn't log his usual minutes and wasn't able to capitalize on the hot shooting. Inconsistency has been a theme for Simons this season, which is why he ranks outside the top 150 with averages of 13.9 points, 2.4 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 2.6 triples per game.
Celtics' Anfernee Simons: Paces Boston's bench in loss
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Simons notched 21 points (8-16 FG, 5-11 3Pt), four rebounds, five assists and two steals across 28 minutes during Saturday's 114-111 loss to the Bulls.
Simons had another strong performance off the bench Saturday, leading the Celtics in three-pointers while finishing second in scoring behind Jaylen Brown (33 points). It was the eighth 20-plus-point performance of the season for Simons and first since his 39-point outburst against the Heat on Jan. 15. He has averaged 16.1 points, 3.0 assists, 3.0 rebounds and 3.5 threes over 26.7 minutes per game since the start of January while connecting on 45.0 percent of his three-point attempts over that span.
Simons closed Wednesday's 119-104 victory over the Pacers with nine points (3-8 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one steal across 22 minutes.
Simons continues to be a hit-or-miss fantasy asset off the bench in Boston. Over his last seven outings, he has produced averages of 15.3 points, 2.9 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 2.7 three-pointers in 25.9 minutes per contest. He'll be a player to monitor ahead of the trade deadline since he's on an expiring deal.
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