Simons is expected to suit up Friday despite continuing to deal with a back issue. Simons has been scorching the nets from outside as of late, as he is converting 45.6 percent of his 9.0 three-point attempts per contest across his last 10 appearances.

We caught up with Anfernee Simons ahead of tonight's contest to get a few thoughts on basketball, life, and giving back to the city where he grew up. When the Magic host the Portland Trail Blazers on Jan. 23, it’ll be a homecoming for one of the league’s brightest young stars – Anfernee Simons.

Simons (back) is available for Friday's game versus the Hornets, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports. Simons has been upgraded from probable to available Friday despite dealing with lower back soreness.

Anfernee Simons received an important injury update ahead of the Trail Blazers' game on Thursday night against the Magic.

The Indiana Pacers (24-19), on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at Moda Center, battle the Portland Trail Blazers (15-28). The game tips at 10:00 PM ET on KATU, KUNP, and FDSIN. Looking for NBA tickets? Head to StubHub today and see your team live.

Victor Wembanyama scored 30 points in his first NBA game on his native French soil, Devin Vassell added 25 and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Indiana Pacers, 140-110, on Thursday (Friday in Manila). Wembanyama finished with 11 rebounds,

Victor Wembanyama scored 30 points in his first NBA game on his native French soil, Devin Vassell added 25 and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Indiana Pacers 140-110 on Thursday night. Wembanyama finished with 11 rebounds,

Victor Wembanyama scored 30 points in his first NBA game on his native French soil, Devin Vassell added 25 and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Indiana Pacers 140-110 on Thursday night.