In short time, Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons has proven to the NBA stratosphere that he can score points by the boatload.
As one of the top free agents on the market, the 2022-23 offseason projects to be the year his contract reflects that talent level as well.
According to HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto, four different NBA executives believe the talented combo guard could receive a “four-year, $80-plus million deal,” along with incentive clauses.
As Scotto notes, the Blazers own Simons’ Bird Rights, which grants them some advantages. In an injury-riddled 2021-22 season, Simons showed star-caliber offensive pop and energy on both ends, averaging 22.