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Anfernee Simons will remain sidelined for Friday’s game against the Knicks due to a lingering wrist injury that’s kept him out since late February. In his absence, the Chicago Bulls will rely on Collin Sexton as the primary reserve guard, while rookie Rob Dillingham is expected to see additional playing time.

Anfernee Simons has been traded to the Chicago Bulls in exchange for Nikola Vučević, while the Bulls and Celtics will swap second-round picks. The deal provides Boston with frontcourt support, while Chicago gains a skilled scorer in Simons. With recent acquisitions of Jaden Ivey and Mike Conley, further roster changes are anticipated from the Bulls ahead of Thursday’s trade deadline.

Anfernee Simons bounced back impressively with a 27-point performance in the Trail Blazers’ win over the Bucks, marking his highest output since a 39-point game in January. His 6-of-10 shooting from three-point range was key to the victory. While his scoring remains consistent, Simons’ fantasy value in category leagues is somewhat constrained due to limited contributions in assists and defensive stats, making him more favorable for points leagues.

Anfernee Simons posted 19 points, four rebounds, two assists, one block, and three three-pointers against the 76ers, despite shooting just 33 percent from the field. Operating primarily off the bench, Simons led his team in shot attempts, even surpassing Jaylen Brown’s volume. While he showed potential as a volume scorer, his fantasy value remains limited without contributions across more statistical categories.

In Sunday’s commanding win over the Cavaliers, Anfernee Simons shone bright, delivering 21 points and connecting on six three-pointers in just 25 minutes. Despite starting from the bench for the Celtics, Simons’ offensive prowess was evident as he led in minutes, indicating his critical role in the team’s rotation. While he remains a prime three-point asset in fantasy basketball, owners should note his limited contributions across other stat categories.

Anfernee Simons is set to make his unofficial debut for the Boston Celtics, starting alongside Payton Pritchard in Friday’s exhibition game against the Raptors. Chris Boucher remains the only starter from the Celtics’ previous win over the Grizzlies, signaling potential rest for Derrick White and Jaylen Brown. Joining Simons and Pritchard in the lineup are Josh Minott and Neemias Queta, with Minott impressing off the bench in the preseason opener.