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

Evaluating the pros and cons of the Portland Trail Blazers potentially trading Anfernee Simons leading up to the Feb. 6 deadline.

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.

James, who turned 40 on Dec 30, became just the second player 40 or older to post a triple-double, after Karl Malone in 2003. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Russell Westbrook, who finished with 11 points and nine assists on Tuesday, is the all-time leader in triple-doubles with 202.