The Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons is likely to get traded to the Orlando Magic this offseason. The Blazers stayed in the headlines throughout the summer due to the Damian Lillard trade saga, and now that they have traded him to the Milwaukee Bucks, they are still the talk of the town. They landed less valuable point guards in consequent trades after trading Damian, and they traded them off as well. Is one of their own going to leave as well?
The Blazers are set to rebuild in the post-Lillard era, and they have decided to rely on their young core for the upcoming season. Any rebuilding team wants to accumulate assets, and the Blazers want to be no different. Simons might be put on the market, can the Magic land him on their roster? Here is all the information you need about the trade between the Portland Trail Blazers and the Orlando Magic involving Anfernee Simons.
What would the Magic offer for Anfernee Simons?
The Magic are expected to offer Jonathan Isaac, Jalen Suggs, a 2024 first-round pick and a 2025 second-round pick in exchange for the Blazers’ #1. Damian requested a trade to the Heat, but the Blazers did not want to let the player go. But at the end of the day, they had to part ways with the 33-year-old in exchange for a haul.
Anfernee Simons 3PT Achievements:
— Most consecutive 3PT FGM in a single season in NBA History (13)
— 6th player in NBA History to record at least 5 games with 9+ 3PM
— Most 3PM in a game without a miss (9)@AnferneeSimons the most underrated shooter in the league‼️💪 pic.twitter.com/o2KOagbmdy
— Blazer Enthusiast (@BlazeEnthusiast) October 7, 2023
How did Anfernee Simons perform last season?
The IMG Academy product played 62 games for the Blazers last season and averaged 21.1 points per game. He also charted 4.1 assists and 2.6 rebounds per game while shooting 37.7 percent from beyond the arc. He is a brilliant player, and the Blazers might not even do the deal.
Players effective FG% on 10 or more shots crucial to game outcome (Clutch2):
Damian Lillard (71.4%)
Anfernee Simons (63.6%)Some other players FG%:
Steph (63.2%)
KD (60.0%)
Jokic (40.9%)
Giannis (36.4%)
Booker (42.9%)Who says Simons & Dame "aren't efficient in the clutch"! pic.twitter.com/Y6CM3TdVAy
— Blazer Enthusiast (@BlazeEnthusiast) October 10, 2023
Why would the Magic like to sign Anfernee Simons?
The Magic have been looking for a player like Simons for a while now. Isaac has not been up to mark for them, and he has been injury-prone as well. It is a great opportunity for Magic to replace Isaac with a great scorer and shooter.
How will the Magic line up if they land Simons? Will the Blazers be able to make it to the playoffs without Damian? We’ll keep you updated.
