76ers' Anfernee Simons: Productive on both ends Saturday
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Simons finished with 19 points (6-12 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two assists and three steals across 25 minutes in Saturday's 109-104 victory over Charlotte.
LeBron James (rest) and Joel Embiid (foot) did not suit up for this contest, so there were extra scoring opportunities up for grabs. While Simons couldn't hit the 20-point mark for the third consecutive game, he still shined on both ends of the floor. The 27-year-old is now averaging 12.0 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.3 assists while shooting a career-best 43.8 percent from deep over 24.7 minutes per contest in seven regular-season games in 2026-27. With the 76ers loaded with All-Stars, Simons likely won't be as productive as he was during his time in Portland, though he should continue to get plenty of playing time off the bench.
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76ers' Anfernee Simons: Another 20-point game
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Simons accumulated 21 points (7-11 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and one assist over 31 minutes during Friday's 98-93 victory over New York.
Simons scored 20-plus points while connecting on five or more three-pointers for a second consecutive game, and he was the 76ers' second-leading scorer Friday behind Tyrese Maxey (21 points). Simons played a season-high 31 minutes due to the absence of Jaylen Brown (knee), and the former will have opportunities this season to operate in an expanded role in games where one of Maxey, Brown or LeBron James were to sit.
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76ers' Anfernee Simons: Goes for season-high 20 points
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Simons notched 20 points (7-11 FG, 6-10 3Pt), three rebounds, one assist and one steal over 27 minutes during Wednesday's 114-109 victory over the Pacers.
Simons produced his best game of the season, scoring 20 points, including six triples. It appears as though Nick Nurse is comfortable running a shallow rotation, meaning Simons should at least be playing meaningful minutes on most nights. While this was certainly a strong performance, he had scored a total of just 11 points in his previous three games.
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76ers' Anfernee Simons: Productive off bench
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Simons closed with 13 points (5-10 FG, 3-8 3Pt) and two rebounds in 25 minutes during Tuesday's 106-100 victory over the Knicks.
Simons made his regular-season debut for Philadelphia after dealing with hamstring tightness during the preseason. The veteran guard provided an immediate scoring boost, finishing as the 76ers' fourth-leading scorer while committing no turnovers. His eight three-point attempts highlights his role as a perimeter scoring option, though the absence of assists or defensive statistics limits his fantasy appeal beyond points and triples.
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76ers' Anfernee Simons: Available to play
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Simons (hamstring) is available for Tuesday's regular-season opener in New York.
Simons is set to debut for Philadelphia after signing with the organization as a free agent in the offseason. Between the Celtics and Bulls in 2025-26, Simons averaged 14.3 points, 2.5 rebounds and 2.4 assists while connecting on 38.5 percent of his three-point attempts across 55 regular-season appearances. He'll operate as a scoring spark for the Sixers' second unit behind starters Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe when they visit the Knicks on Opening Night
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76ers' Anfernee Simons: Questionable for Tuesday
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Simons (hamstring) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Knicks, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.
Simons managed to log a full practice Sunday, but the team isn't yet ready to commit to his availability for the regular-season opener. The Sixers should have an update on his status closer to tipoff.
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76ers' Anfernee Simons: Practices Sunday
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Simons (hamstring) was a full participant in Sunday's practice, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports.
Simons didn't play in the preseason due to a hamstring injury. However, the 27-year-old guard is trending in the right direction ahead of Tuesday's regular-season opener against the Knicks in New York.
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76ers' Anfernee Simons: Limited at practice
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Simons (hamstring) was limited at Monday's practice, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports.
Simons continues to deal with tightness in his hamstring, though he's trending in the right direction. For now, he's questionable at best for the next preseason game Oct. 16 against the Celtics.
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76ers' Anfernee Simons: Out two more games
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Simons (right hamstring) isn't expected to play in either of Philadelphia's next two preseason games against Brooklyn and Boston, Dave McMenamin of ESPN reports.
Simons also missed Monday's preseason opener against the Knicks due to the injury. His next opportunity to make his preseason debut will come Oct. 16 against Boston.
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76ers' Anfernee Simons: Sitting out Monday
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Simons (rest) won't play in Monday's preseason game against the Knicks, Chris Hine of The Minnesota Star Tribune reports.
Simons will join Joel Embiid, LeBron James and Tyrese Maxey on the sidelines for the preseason opener. It's unclear whether Simons is dealing with an injury or not, but if he isn't, his exclusion from the opener would signal that his spot in the rotation is fairly secure heading into his first season with Philadelphia.
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76ers' Anfernee Simons: Lined up for key bench role
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Simons is set to play a pivotal reserve role for the 76ers, per Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com.
Simons ended 2025-26 on the shelf with the Bulls due to a fractured wrist, but he's prepping for a significant bench role with his new team. The sharpshooter made a grand total of five starts all of last year, and he's likely to play a similar role in 2026-27 behind VJ Edgecombe and Tyrese Maxey. Simons has never averaged more than four rebounds or one steal in a season and has averaged more than five assists just once, so his style of play remains more conducive to points leagues.
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76ers' Anfernee Simons: To join 76ers
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Simons (elbow) will join the 76ers on a two-year, $12.3 million deal, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
The 76ers continue to round out their roster after acquiring Jaylen Brown on Wednesday. The second year of this deal is a player option, which will allow Simons to bet on himself if he puts together a strong campaign. Simons could be positioned to be the first guard off the bench for the 76ers ahead of Opening Night.
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Bulls' Anfernee Simons: Done for season
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Simons (wrist) will not play in Chicago's final two games of the regular season, per K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network.
Simons' season will officially come to an end as he continues to recover from a fractured left wrist that has kept him sidelined since Feb. 21. Head coach Billy Donovan confirmed Friday that Simons, Josh Giddey (hamstring), Guerschon Yabusele (shoulder/elbow), Nick Richards (elbow) and Jalen Smith (calf) will be held out for the Bulls' final two matchups against the Magic and Mavericks. With Simons officially shut down, Collin Sexton (finger) and Rob Dillingham will continue to handle increased workloads in the backcourt to close out the campaign.
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Bulls' Anfernee Simons: Sitting out Friday
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Simons (wrist) is out for Friday's game against the Magic.
Simons hasn't played since Feb. 21, and there's been no indication he's close to a return. He can be considered doubtful at best for the season finale Sunday.
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Bulls' Anfernee Simons: Still out with fractured wrist
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Simons (wrist) is out for Tuesday's game against Washington.
Simons hasn't played since Feb. 21 with a fractured left wrist, and it's becoming increasingly less likely he'll suit up again this year. Collin Sexton (finger) is probable for Tuesday and should continue to start at shooting guard for the Bulls if he's cleared to play.
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Bulls' Anfernee Simons: Remains out Sunday
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Simons (wrist) remains out for Sunday's game against Phoenix.
Simons hasn't played since the 126-110 loss to the Detroit Pistons on Feb. 21. With only five games remaining before the Bulls wrap up the 2025-26 campaign, Simons may have already played his final game of the season. While the 26-year-old remains on the shelf, Collin Sexton and Rob Dillingham should continue to absorb most of the backcourt minutes from off the bench.
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Bulls' Anfernee Simons: Ruled out for Friday
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Simons (wrist) is out for Friday's game against the Knicks.
The combo guard has no timetable for a return due to a fractured left wrist. Simons can be tentatively considered doubtful for Sunday's matchup against the Suns.
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Bulls' Anfernee Simons: Tagged out for Wednesday
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Simons (wrist) is out for Wednesday's game against the Pacers.
Simons remains sidelined while on the mend from a fractured left wrist. He can be considered doubtful for Chicago's next matchup Friday in New York.
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Bulls' Anfernee Simons: Remains out for Monday
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Simons (wrist) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Spurs.
Simons hasn't played since Feb. 21 due to a fractured left wrist and is without a clear timetable for a return. He should be considered doubtful for future contests until the Bulls offer an update on his progress.
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Bulls' Anfernee Simons: Doubtful for Wednesday
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Simons is doubtful for Wednesday's game against the 76ers with a fractured left wrist.
It doesn't appear Simons, who has been sidelined since Feb. 21, is quite yet ready to return to the floor. His expected absence should continue to allow Tre Jones to play a prominent role in the Chicago backcourt Wednesday.
