Simons, the team’s starting point guard who has also played shooting guard, said Saturday night that lineup changes threw off his rhythm, specifically sharing the backcourt with Scoot Henderson ...

As Portland begins to prioritize Henderson’s development, there are fewer minutes and opportunities to go around for Simons. With Henderson likely to assume the starting role at point guard ...

With the Blazers' focus shifting toward the development of Scoot Henderson and Shaedon Sharpe, Simons’ role in Portland’s future is uncertain, making him a prime candidate for a trade.

MIAMI (AP) — Anfernee Simons scored 24 points ... Shaedon Sharpe had 12 points while Scoot Henderson and Dalano Banton finished with 11 each. Rookie Kel’el Ware had 20 points and 16 rebounds ...

Billups did so even though guard Anfernee Simons sat out with an elbow injury. Billups started Scoot Henderson, Toumani Camara, Deni Avdija, Jerami Grant and Deandre Ayton. Henderson led the way ...