Anfernee Simons

As expected, Simons took on more offensive responsibility during the 2023-24 season, serving as the primary scoring option following the departure of Damian Lillard. Simons rounded out the season with averages of 22.6 points, 3.6 rebounds, 5.5 assists, 0.5 steals and 3.4 three-pointers in 34.4 minutes per game. Sadly, his season was bookended by ankle and knee injuries, limiting him to just 46 games. The Trail Blazers are in a rebuilding phase, something that seems likely to continue for at least the next 12 months. Heading into the 2024-25 season, Simons is likely to once again be utilized as the first or second option on offense, giving him a relatively safe fantasy floor. He will have to share the ball with Scoot Henderson and Shaedon Sharpe, both of whom will be looking to put together strong seasons of their own. Lack of team success could result in missed games down the stretch, something that managers will need to account for when drafting Portland players. As a potential 23+ point scorer, Simons is worth considering as early as the sixth round, although nabbing him in the seventh round feels less fraught with risk.