Anfernee Simons optimistic about re-signing with Blazers

Sean Highkin: Anfernee Simons on his restricted free agency: “We both have a mutual interest in coming back. I’m pretty sure it will get done.”
Source: Twitter @highkin

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Sean Highkin @highkin
Anfernee Simons on next season: “I think we’re gonna be ready to win, for sure.” – 2:11 PM

Sean Highkin @highkin
Anfernee Simons on his restricted free agency: “We both have a mutual interest in coming back. I’m pretty sure it will get done.” – 2:03 PM

Jay Allen @PDXjay
Anfernee Simons says it was “pretty tough” to sit out the final weeks of the season, especially with the team struggling. – 2:02 PM

Jay Allen @PDXjay
Cronin says he plans to be “proactive” in trying to resign Anfernee Simons, but realizes he could receive other offers in restricted free agency. – 1:18 PM

Sean Highkin @highkin
Names Joe Cronin specifically calls out as part of the “core”: Damian Lillard, Anfernee Simons, Jusuf Nurkic, Nassir Little, Justise Winslow. Notable since Nurkic is an unrestricted free agent coming up. – 1:08 PM

Jay Allen @PDXjay
#Blazers end-of-season press conference about to get underway here in Tualatin. We’ll hear from Joe Cronin, Chauncey Billups, Anfernee Simons, and Josh Hart. #RipCity – 1:05 PM

Sean Highkin @highkin
Programming note: only two Blazers players are expected to be made available to media tomorrow after exit interviews—Anfernee Simons and Josh Hart. Joe Cronin and Chauncey Billups will also talk. – 1:17 AM

More on this storyline

Sean Highkin: Joe Cronin on Anfernee Simons’ restricted free agency: “My goal would be to be proactive. We have a good relationship with Anfernee and his agency. I would hope that once we’re allowed to start talking we can come to an agreement that makes sense for both sides.” -via Twitter @highkin / April 11, 2022

In Simons’s eyes, that means being a presence in Portland for years to come. “I 100% want to stay in Portland,” Simons says of his upcoming free agency. “And I think everybody wants me to stay as well. I think it’s a perfect fit for me.” -via Sports Illustrated / February 24, 2022

Scotto: Anfernee Simons will be a restricted free agent for the Portland Trail Blazers. Most people around the league think Simons will be retained by the Blazers. -via HoopsHype / February 23, 2022