With that in mind, multiple teams might inquire about Anfernee Simons’ availability. The combo guard has showcased his scoring prowess multiple times and recently joined a very exclusive list. Legion Hoops (via Real App) reported that Simons has the seventh-most games with 30+ points without going to the free-throw line.

The Detroit Pistons are "considering" becoming buyers prior to the impending Feb. 6 trade deadline, per Jake Fischer for the Stein Line newsletter. "It

Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons is heating up. The Blazers guard, who scored the game-winning points during Saturday’s 105-102 win at Milwaukee, is coming off his best four-game scoring stretch of the season.

Deni Avdija #8 of the Portland Trail Blazers drives to the basket against #7 of the Detroit Pistons during the first half at Little Caesars Arena on January 06, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan. Detroit won the game 118-115. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) Getty Images

(AP Photo/Duane Burleson) Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) lays up a shot over Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 6, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson) Detroit ...

BOSTON (AP) — Dyson Daniels hit a short jumper in the lane with just over a minute left in overtime and Onyeka Okongwu made two free throws with 11 seconds left, lifting the Atlanta Hawks to a 119-115 victory over the Boston Celtics on Saturday night. Trae Young led Atlanta with 28 points and 12 assists, and Daniels finished with 23 points.

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Jalen Green scored 26 points and the Houston Rockets beat Portland 125-103 on Saturday night, the Trail Blazers' fifth straight loss. Alperen Sengun had 23 points and 15 rebounds for the Rockets.

Quinn Allen's best NBA picks and lineup for playing DraftKings' NBA Pick6 on January 18, featuring Kevin Durant odds, Alperen Sengun odds, and Anfernee Simons odds.

The Houston Rockets (27-13) and Portland Trail Blazers (13-27) hope to make it 2-1 in their season series on Saturday night ( 10 ET, League Pass) in Portland. The Rockets had their five-game win streak snapped on Thursday, and the Blazers will try to end a four-game losing streak of their own.

Jimmy Butler continues to loom large over the NBA trade deadline. Here is the latest intel and rumors surrounding possible deals.

Most of the NBA gets in on the action during the trade deadline. So, which NBA teams will be trade buyers and which teams will be sellers?