Grading a mock trade proposal where the Portland Trail Blazers send guard Anfernee Simons to another team in the Western Conference.

Hall of Fame former NBA shooting guard/small forward Vince Carter — who currently is tied with 21-time All-Star Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James for the

Scoot Henderson's performance in the Blazers' win over the Magic was a reminder that Portland needs to trade Anfernee Simons to build around Scoot.

Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons, left, dribbles the ball against Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Howard Lao) AP AP

Here are a couple of realistic destinations if the Portland Trail Blazers decide to move on from Anfernee Simons.

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

Anfernee Simons acknowledges Damian Lillard's contribution in shaping him up into a star player after defeating the Bucks

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.

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 scored 17 of his 27 points in the second half, Jerami Grant added 22 points and the Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Charlotte Hornets 102-97 on Friday night for their fourth

It’s Milwaukee’s third straight loss to the Blazers, and the second straight game they’ve lost in Portland — the Blazers defeated the Bucks 119-116 on Jan. 31, 2024, in Lillard’s first trip back to the Moda Center.

This is the second game in Portland for Lillard since he was traded to Milwaukee in September 2023. Last season, the Blazers beat the Bucks in Portland, 119-116.