It’s been a tough few weeks for Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons, who is out for the next 4-6 weeks with a right thumb injury. The injury occurred during a game against the Los Angeles Lakers on April 9th, and was initially diagnosed as a sprain. After further evaluation, however, it was determined that Simons would need to undergo surgery to repair the injury.
Simons has been a key contributor for the Trail Blazers this season, averaging 10.2 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 1.5 assists in 24.9 minutes per game. He has been a reliable scoring option off the bench and has been a key part of the team’s success this season. His absence will be felt in the coming weeks as the Trail Blazers look to make a playoff push.
The good news is that Simons should be able to return to action in 4-6 weeks. The team is hopeful that he will be able to return to full strength and be ready to contribute when the playoffs begin. In the meantime, the team will rely on other players such as Gary Trent Jr., CJ McCollum, and Damian Lillard to pick up the slack in Simons’ absence.
It’s unfortunate that Simons will be out for the next few weeks, but the team is confident that he will be able to make a full recovery and be ready to contribute when the playoffs begin. In the meantime, the Trail Blazers will need to rely on other players to step up and fill the void left by Simons’ absence.
