Rumor: Blazers Guard Anfernee Simons Could Earn $80 Million in Free Agency

In short time,Portland Trail Blazersguard Anfernee Simons has proven to the NBA stratosphere that he can score points by the boatload.

作为一个顶级自由球员市场上,2022-23 offseason projects to be the year his contract reflects that talent level as well.

According toHoopsHype’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 22.8 points, 5.9 assists and 2.7 rebounds per game on 45.7 percent shooting from the field, 41.7 percent from 3-point range (on 10.2 attempts), and 85.3 percent from the charity stripe over his final 32 games.

The mixture of talent, production, and projected progression will make Simons a coveted player this summer, and the Blazers will have the final say in whether he stays in Portland.