Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (1) drives to the basket during the second half against LA Clippers guard Terance Mann (14) at Mo

Bulls: Zach LaVine (right patella tendon tendonitis) is probable. Talen Horton-Tucker (left knee sprain) and Lonzo Ball (right quadriceps contusion injury management) are questionable. Jevon Carter (illness) is doubtful. Torrey Craig (right calf contusion and right ankle sprain) and Chris Duarte (personal reasons) are out.

Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons has rediscovered his shooting touch just in time for his homecoming Thursday in Orlando, Florida. On Tuesday night, Simons shook off one of his worst scoring stretches to lead the Blazers with 24 points during a 116-107 win at the Miami Heat.

Ayo Dosunmu made a 3 for the Bulls that tied it at 75 but Chicago wasn't able to pull in front ... were unavailable for the Bulls. Trail Blazers: Anfernee Simons did not play for the Blazers because of a right elbow strain. But both Avdija (right ankle ...

For the first time this season, the Chicago Bulls vs Portland Trail Blazers matchup will happen on Sunday. The Blazers are looking for their first win against the Bulls since Nov.

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Chicago Bulls (18-24, 10th in the Eastern Conference ... 0.5 more than the 117.1 the Trail Blazers allow. TOP PERFORMERS: Anfernee Simons is averaging 18 points and 4.9 assists for the Trail ...

The Portland Trail Blazers will look to get a winning streak going on Tuesday when they get set to take on the Miami Heat in what will be the first of a three-g

Anfernee Simons and Robert Williams III are AVAILABLE ... the second leg of their back-to-back against the Chicago Bulls. Scoot Henderson, his replacement in the starting lineup, was impressive ...

The Magic need perimeter scoring. They're on track to be the worst three-point shooting team in more than a decade and their offensive rating has been stuck in the NBA's bottom third since 2011-12. Complementing Banchero, Wagner and Suggs now could further open Orlando's window of contention.

With one week until the February 6 NBA trade deadline, it’s time to look at fantasy basketball stashes that could have higher value. Jimmy Butler’s practically guaranteed to be traded, as the relationship between him and the Miami Heat organization appears beyond repair.

Simons has really elevated his game for the Trail Blazers. The team has won four of their last five contests, and Simons has been on fire for the month of January. Over his last 14 appearances, Simons has compiled averages of 20.6 points, 4.6 assists, 3.0 rebounds, 0.6 steals and 3.9 three-pointers on 45.1 percent shooting from the field.