The Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons is likely to get traded to the Detroit Pistons this offseason. The Pistons have done their job; they rebuilt for a long time, and they would hope for results now. On the other hand, the Blazers are too busy at the moment. They traded Damian Lillard to the Milwaukee Bucks and all the point guards they got in consequent trades. Will they trade another of their own?
The IMG Academy product played 62 games for the Blazers last season and averaged 21.1 points, 4.1 assists, and 2.6 rebounds per game while shooting 37.7 percent from beyond the arc. The Blazers are currently seeking assets since they are not going to contend this season. Will the Pistons be able to offer enough to land the 24-year-old on their roster? Here is all the information you need about the trade between the Portland Trail Blazers and the Detroit Pistons involving Anfernee Simons.
What would the Pistons offer for Anfernee Simons?
The Pistons are expected to offer Joe Harris, Isaiah Stewart, and one first-round pick each from the years 2025 and 2026 in exchange for the Blazers’ #1. Simons is a match-winner, and the Pistons need one of those badly.
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
Why would the Blazers trade-off Anfernee Simons?
The Blazers are entering the rebuilding phase, and they would be more interested in assets and talent rather than keeping a match-winner. They have tanked enough, even with Damian on their roster, and they are likely to land a good lottery pick. They are getting two decent players and two draft picks in this deal and that is likely to be enough for them.
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 Pistons like to sign Anfernee Simons?
The Pistons will get a brilliant shooter in this deal, and that is something their roster lacks at the moment. They have worked hard enough in their rebuilding phase; they took advantage of the lottery as well. Have they reached the good part?
How will the Blazers line up next season? Will Simons be the final piece of the puzzle for the Pistons? We’ll keep you updated.
