Trail Blazers’ Simons to miss All-Star weekend after injury

Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons, second from left, shoots as Los Angeles Lakers...
Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons, second from left, shoots as Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022, in Los Angeles.(AP Photo)
Published: Feb. 16, 2023 at 3:23 PM PST
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PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) – Portland Trail Blazers’ Anfernee Simons will miss the All-Star weekend after an injury during Tuesday’s game.

Simons was injured during the third quarter of the home game against the Washington Wizards, with an MRI later revealing a grade 2 right ankle sprain.

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Simons, along with teammate Damian Lillard, were both previously announced as competitors in the NAB All-Star weekend’s 3-point contest.

According to the Blazers organization, Simons’ return will be determined at a later date.