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4 parts of his game Anfernee Simons must elevate to become an All-Star
With Damian Lillard shut down and the team woefully far from the play-in picture, it’s time for the Portland Trail Blazers to look ahead to next season and take stock of the roster. Having started the year with the seventh-youngest team in the NBA, Portland’s prospects need to go under the microscope, and that starts […] 4 parts of his game Anfernee Simons must elevate to become an All-Star - Rip City Project - Rip City Project - A Portland Trailblazers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Rip City Project Mar 30, 2023
We’re witnessing Shaedon Sharpe single-handedly evolve the Trail Blazers
The Portland Trail Blazers officially ceased caring about winning any more games this season when the team shut down Damian Lillard (and quietly also Jerami Grant, Anfernee Simons, and Jusuf Nurkic). The reigns have been handed over to 19-year-old rookie Shaedon Sharpe for the final few weeks. To be clear, no one’s taking the franchise […] We’re witnessing Shaedon Sharpe single-handedly evolve the Trail Blazers - Rip City Project - Rip City Project - A Portland Trailblazers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Rip City Project Mar 25, 2023
7 Players the Portland Trail Blazers gave up on too soon
The Portland Trail Blazers have a long history of drafting future stars and helping them blossom in a Blazers uniform. From college goliaths like Bill Walton and Clyde Drexler, to unexpected heroes like Damian Lillard, the Blazers have seen a number of players reach their potential with the franchise. Anfernee Simons and Shaedon Sharpe hope […] 7 Players the Portland Trail Blazers gave up on too soon - Rip City Project - Rip City Project - A Portland Trailblazers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Blazer's Edge Mar 22, 2023
Trail Blazers Return to Winning Ways Against Jazz
Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports Portland has trouble beating many teams in the league, but not Utah. Rookie Shaedon Sharpe gave an enticing preview of just how special he could become as the Portland Trail Blazers staved off another late comeback attempt to defeat the Utah Jazz 127-115 on the road Wednesday night. The win snapped Portland’s 6-game losing streak. Sharpe got the start in place of Anfernee Simons, who is the latest on Portland Mad Lab-like injury report with a sore right foot. The young guard made the most of it. Sharpe delivered easily the best performance...
Blazer's Edge Mar 21, 2023
Blazers Injury Report: Jerami Grant, Anfernee Simons Remain OUT vs. Jazz
Photo by Sam Forencich/NBAE via The Portland Trail Blazers will remain without Jerami Grant and Anfernee Simons against the Utah Jazz. The season is beginning to wind down for the Portland Trail Blazers and their margin for error is razor thin. Wednesday’s game for the Blazers against the Utah Jazz is a must-win, or they will see their already-miniscule playoff hopes shrink even more. Unfortunately for the Blazers, they’ll be playing without a few key contributors. Ibou Badji (Left Knee Surgery Recovery) and Justise Winslow (Left Ankle Sprain) remain out with their...
Blazer's Edge Mar 18, 2023
Tatum, Lillard Duel as Celtics Outlast Trail Blazers
Photo by Alika Jenner/ Big scorers score big. The Portland Trail Blazers showed up to face the Boston Celtics on St. Patrick’s Day with all their lucky charms: Damian Lillard, recently-returned starters Anfernee Simons and Jusuf Nurkic, and high-flying rookie Shaedon Sharpe. It didn’t matter. The Guys in Green feasted against ineffective defense, scoring deep in the paint and deeper beyond the arc with equal ease. Portland got out-sized, out-shot, and out-played on their way to a 126-112 loss. Jayson Tatum scored 34 for the victors, while Jaylen Brown added 27....
Blazer's Edge Mar 15, 2023
Knicks Sasquash Trail Blazers on Bigfoot Night
Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports Portland had a big lead, but you know how that goes. In an all-too-familiar story, the Portland Trail Blazers built an instant and significant lead against the New York Knicks on Tuesday night, then spent the rest of the game giving it away. A tragic third quarter, a huge free throw disparity, and obnoxious percentages allowed to the opponent conspired to lock the Blazers into a 123-107 loss. Damian Lillard scored 38 for the Blazers and Anfernee Simons 22, but the two combined for 18-46 shooting. The Knicks were far more efficient as a...
Blazer's Edge Mar 14, 2023
Blazers PG Damian Lillard No. 9 on The Ringer’s Top 125 NBA Players List
Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports The Portland Trail Blazers All-Star is in the midst of a career season, and is joined by two teammates. The Portland Trail Blazers have fought to re-enter play-in contention with little success, but have seen standout individual seasons from a big-three of Damian Lillard, Jerami Grant and Anfernee Simons. All three were listed in The Ringers’ latest top 125 player rankings. Lillard came in at No. 9, followed by Grant at No. 55 and Simons at No. 63. A brief synopsis was given for each player: “[Lillard]: Bucket-getting clutch master...
Blazer's Edge Mar 12, 2023
Portland Trail Blazers vs. New Orleans Pelicans
Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports The Blazers are reaching their last gasps. Can they revive a dying season against CJ McCollum and the Pelicans? Portland Trail Blazers (31-36) vs. New Orleans Pelicans (32-35) Two nights ago, the Portland Trail Blazers played one of their best games of the 2022-23 season. They sprinted ahead to a 20-point lead against the contending Philadelphia 76ers. Starters Jusuf Nurkic and Anfernee Simons were back in the mix and rolling. The 3-point weapon was doing damage. Then the 76ers stormed back in time for MVP candidate Joel Embiid to bury a...
Blazer's Edge Mar 10, 2023
Last Second Embiid Shot Pushes Sixers Past Trail Blazers
Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports Portland held a big lead again and came oh so close to defending it this time. The Portland Trail Blazers played one excellent half of basketball—and one not so excellent half—on Friday, blowing a 21-point lead late to fall on the road to the Philadelphia 76ers, 120-119. After the Blazers led nearly wire-to-wire, Joel Embiid knocked down a foul-line go-ahead jumper with 1.1 seconds left to snatch the win right from under Portland’s noses. Anfernee Simons led the Blazers with 34 points in his second return from a injury. Damian...
Rip City Project Mar 10, 2023
A new starting 5 for Portland? Latest injury report for Blazers vs. 76ers
It looks as though Portland head coach Chauncey Billups will get his first crack at a complete starting lineup tonight as the Trail Blazers take on the 76ers in Philadelphia. Guard Anfernee Simons will make a second return from an ankle injury suffered on Valentine’s Day, while Jusuf Nurkic, who returned from a calf injury […] A new starting 5 for Portland? Latest injury report for Blazers vs. 76ers - Rip City Project - Rip City Project - A Portland Trailblazers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Blazer's Edge Mar 10, 2023
Portland Trail Blazers vs. Philadelphia 76ers Preview
Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports Another tall order for the Blazers as they take on the 76ers. Portland Trail Blazers (31-35) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (43-22) The Portland Trail Blazers have another tough task ahead of them as they face Joel Embiid and the 76ers. The Blazers will need to try to bounce back from a 115-93 loss to the Boston Celtics on Wednesday, a game in which the Blazers never really looked competitive. Portland is starting to get healthier though, and a possible return of Anfernee Simons would be welcome. Realistically though The Blazers will need...
Blazer's Edge Mar 9, 2023
Trail Blazers Injury Report: Anfernee Simons, Jusuf Nurkic Upgraded
Photo by Amanda Loman/ The Blazers are getting healthier. Portland Trail Blazers starting shooting guard Anfernee Simons has been upgraded to questionable for tomorrow’s game against the Philadelphia 76ers. In even more positive news, Jusuf Nurkic, who returned for his first game against the Boston Celtics last night, is off the injury report for the game. INJURY REPORT 3/10 @trailblazers @ PHI:OUTArcidiacono (Lower Back Soreness)Badji (L Knee Surgery Recovery)Butler Jr. (G League Two-Way)Winslow (L Ankle Sprain)QUESTIONABLESimons (R Ankle Sprain)— Trail...
Blazer's Edge Mar 7, 2023
Cam Reddish Playing Crucial Role for Blazers with Anfernee Simons Out
David Reginek-USA TODAY Sports The Portland Trail Blazers acquired Cam Reddish for Josh Hart at the trade deadline and are beginning to see the value. The Portland Trail Blazers took a risk on Cam Reddish when they traded for him at the deadline last month for Josh Hart. But that risk is slowly beginning to pay off. In 10 games with the team, Reddish is averaging 14.2 points per game compared to the 8.4 he had with the New York Knicks earlier in the season. Reddish is also boosting his assist numbers up, averaging close to three per game. With Anfernee Simons on the...
Chopping Block | Orlando Sentinel Mar 6, 2023
Magic’s Jalen Suggs leaning on advice from Damian Lillard, Anfernee Simons
Magic guard Jalen Suggs has learned from Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard and Anfernee Simons, an Edgewater High School alum.
