The Trail Blazers sent a forward down to the G League, Portland saw multiple trade proposals be made, and more.

As the Portland Trail Blazers continue their rebuild, trade rumors are swirling, and one name that has emerged in discussions is Anfernee Simons. Recently, Bleacher Report listed Simons as the Detroit Pistons’ “dream target” ahead of the trade deadline.

Simons has been upgraded from questionable to available Tuesday after missing Portland's previous contest due to a right elbow strain. Simons is averaging 20.3 points, 5.1 assists and 2.9 rebounds in 33.7 minutes across his last 10 appearances.

Simons (elbow) is questionable for Tuesday's game versus the Heat. Simons missed the second leg of Portland's back-to-back set Sunday against the Bulls, and the guard remains day-to-day. If Simons is unable to suit up,

Jan 11, 2025; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (1) grabs a rebound during the second half against Miami Heat guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. (11) at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images / Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

Naturally, this leaves the team open for trade conversations, including for star guard Anfernee Simons. That being said, another trade rumor has the Trail Blazers pushing back on trade buzz ...

Portland Trail Blazers receive: Tim Hardaway Jr., Wendell More Jr., 2026 first-round pick Detroit Pistons receive: Anfernee Simons Portland is looking to re-tool their roster and get some more ...

Miami forward Jimmy Butler appeared to nod at trade rumors of a move to Phoenix, turning out for the Heat’s 116-107 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday in a pair of Suns-themed colorway shoes.

Nikola Jokic delivered his fourth straight triple-double on Tuesday, a league-leading 19th of the season, to propel the Denver Nuggets to a 144-109 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers.

Jokic needed just three quarters to record his 19th triple-double of the season and the 149th of his career. Russell Westbrook, who finished with 11 points and nine assists on Tuesday, is the all-time leader in triple-doubles with 202.

Anfernee Simons scored 24 points, Deandre Ayton had 22 points and 15 rebounds, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Miami Heat 116-107 on Tuesday night. Jerami Grant finished with