We caught up with Anfernee Simons ahead of tonight's contest to get a few thoughts on basketball, life, and giving back to the city where he grew up. When the Magic host the Portland Trail Blazers on Jan. 23, it’ll be a homecoming for one of the league’s brightest young stars – Anfernee Simons.

Here are a couple of realistic destinations if the Portland Trail Blazers decide to move on from Anfernee Simons.

Simons has really elevated his game for the Trail Blazers. The team has won four of their last five contests, and Simons has been on fire for the month of January. Over his last 14 appearances, Simons has compiled averages of 20.6 points, 4.6 assists, 3.0 rebounds, 0.6 steals and 3.9 three-pointers on 45.1 percent shooting from the field.

Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons has rediscovered his shooting touch just in time for his homecoming Thursday in Orlando, Florida. On Tuesday night, Simons shook off one of his worst scoring stretches to lead the Blazers with 24 points during a 116-107 win at the Miami Heat.

As the NBA trade deadline on February 6 approaches, the Portland Trail Blazers face some tough decisions regarding the future of their roster. One name drawing

Simons has been upgraded from questionable to available Thursday despite dealing with lower back soreness. The 25-year-old guard is averaging 20.2 points, 5.0 assists and 2.9 rebounds in 34.2 minutes across his previous 10 outings.

The Portland Trail Blazers will play the Orlando Magic on Thursday night ... with multiple injuries heading into the game. Anfernee Simons is among the Trail Blazers listed on the injury report.

The Orlando Magic will travel to Portland to face the Trail Blazers on Thursday, where the Magic will aim to end its four-game road losing streak. Portland (18-29) looks to defeat Orlando (24-24) for a second time this season after dominating 101-79 on Jan.

Anfernee Simons scored 21 points and the Portland Trail Blazers extended their winning streak to three with a 100-79 victory over Orlando on Thursday night, spoiling the return of Magic forward Franz Wagner.

We caught up with Anfernee Simons ahead ... the kids you’re helping in Orlando? How does seeing them strive to reach their goals remind you of your own journey? Simons: Yes, of course.

Orlando has a 2-3 record in games decided by less than 4 points. The Trail Blazers are 6-16 in road games. Portland is 5-18 in games decided by 10 or more points.

The Portland Trail Blazers never trailed in the second half Thursday on its way to a dominating 101-79 win at Orlando.