Damian Lillard will be missed as he recovers from abdominal surgery. And CJ McCollum will be welcomed back Monday in Orlando after missing 18 games recovering from a lung injury. But right now, the best thing going for the Blazers (17-25) is the 22-year-old point guard who was the 24th overall pick in the 2018 draft. “He’s becoming like everybody’s favorite guy,” Blazers coach Chauncey Billups said.
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I asked Billups on Saturday what …
I asked Billups on Saturday what Simons’ emergence meant for the future of the Blazers, and it was like I pulled the pin and dropped a live grenade into his lap. “That’s something that is big picture, and really, I’m just staying in the moment, to be honest,” Billups said. “I can’t step out of the moment. I’m the head coach. I’m not the owner, I’m not the GM, none of that. I’m the head coach, and my responsibility is to get the best out of my guys and develop my guys. And when those moments come … we will see. But I don’t know that, bro.”
No extension talks between Blazers, Anfernee Simons’ agent
The chance at a bigger role couldn’t come at a better time for Simons, as he is eligible for a rookie contract extension. A source said the Blazers and Simons’ agent, Bill Duffy, have not yet engaged in discussions, but are expected to closer to the …
The chance at a bigger role couldn’t come at a better time for Simons, as he is eligible for a rookie contract extension. A source said the Blazers and Simons’ agent, Bill Duffy, have not yet engaged in discussions, but are expected to closer to the Oct. 18 deadline. “I don’t know anything about the extension; I’m focused on the season,” Simons said. “I know it’s a big season for me. So I’m not worried about it. My priority is to go out there and play well.”
Source: Jason Quick @ The Athletic
Source: Jason Quick @ The Athletic
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After the first two days of practices, Anfernee Simons says he can feel it: his role on the Trail Blazers is changing.
“This is what I’ve been working for, waiting for … this moment,” Simons said. theathletic.com/2858217/2021/0… – 10:20 PM
After the first two days of practices, Anfernee Simons says he can feel it: his role on the Trail Blazers is changing.
“This is what I’ve been working for, waiting for … this moment,” Simons said. theathletic.com/2858217/2021/0… – 10:20 PM
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Anfernee Simons #MuscleWatch: “Staying in the weight room, I had to fall in love with it. I actually enjoy it now. I’m pretty glad that I’ve grown up and gotten a little bigger.” – 4:17 PM
Anfernee Simons #MuscleWatch: “Staying in the weight room, I had to fall in love with it. I actually enjoy it now. I’m pretty glad that I’ve grown up and gotten a little bigger.” – 4:17 PM