Blazers' Simons Sidelined with Knee Issue, Scoot Steps In
The Portland Trail Blazers were dealt a blow Thursday night as rising star guard Anfernee Simons was ruled out for their home game against the New York Knicks due to left knee tendinitis. However, the setback opened the door for rookie sensation Scoot Henderson to make his first NBA start.
Simons, 23, has been a revelation for the Blazers this season, blossoming into one of the league’s most explosive scorers. He’s averaging 24.