We caught up with Anfernee Simons ahead of tonight's contest to get a few thoughts on basketball, life, and giving back to the city where he grew up. When the Magic host the Portland Trail Blazers on Jan. 23, it’ll be a homecoming for one of the league’s brightest young stars – Anfernee Simons.

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.

Simons (back) is available for Thursday's game versus the Magic, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports. Simons has been upgraded from questionable to available Thursday despite ...

The Portland Trail Blazers will play the Orlando Magic on Thursday night ... with multiple injuries heading into the game. Anfernee Simons is among the Trail Blazers listed on the injury report.

Read more: Blazers' Jerami Grant Listed Among Players 'Most Likely' to Be Traded Ahead of Deadline Anfernee Simons is one of their best players. He is also someone that other teams have been ...

The Portland Trail Blazers never trailed in the second half Thursday on its way to a dominating 101-79 win at Orlando.

Anfernee Simons scored 21 points and the Portland Trail Blazers extended their winning streak to three with a 100-79 victory over Orlando on Thursday night, spoiling the return of Magic forward Franz Wagner.

We caught up with Anfernee Simons ahead ... the kids you’re helping in Orlando? How does seeing them strive to reach their goals remind you of your own journey? Simons: Yes, of course.

Anfernee Simons poured in 12 of his 27 points in the fourth quarter and the visiting Portland Trail Blazers overcame early rough stretches to beat the short-handed Charlotte Hornets 102-97 on Friday.

On the night that saw rising star forward Franz Wagner make his long-awaited return to the court, nothing came easy for the Magic against the visiting Trail

However, while Simons may be an excellent fit for Detroit, from a Blazers fan’s perspective, trading him seems unlikely. Portland has already committed to building around Simons, who is signed ...

The Orlando Magic (23-22) are hosting the Portland Trail Blazers (15-28) on Thursday night; the time, TV channels, and free live