Discussions surrounding how and when the Portland Trail Blazers trade Anfernee Simons have been building in recent months. Just last week, I wrote about the 25-year-old guard’s trade value and the type of package General Manager Joe Cronin might yield in return.
With his age, skillset and the 18 months remaining on his relatively reasonable deal, the Blazers starting point guard will likely be of interest to at least a handful of suitors.
For many, the moving of the former IMG Academy standout is a fait accompli. As such, he’s been bundled into conversations alongside Jerami Grant, Deandre Ayton and Robert Williams III, all of which don’t appear to be in Cronin’s long-term plans.