Anfernee Simons is listed as day-to-day on the 76ers' injury report for a rest issue, with no previous status announced. Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reported Simons is set to play a pivotal reserve role for Philadelphia in Monday night's season opener against the Knicks.
What happened
Simons was listed as day-to-day on the 76ers' injury report Monday at 2:02 p.m. ET, with the issue logged as rest. His status heading into Monday's report is not announced. Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reported that Simons is set to play a pivotal reserve role for Philadelphia. The report lists an expected return date of Oct. 8, two days after the team's opener Monday night against the Knicks.
What it means for the 76ers
Philadelphia opens its season Monday night at home against the Knicks at 7:00 p.m. ET on NBA TV, with the 76ers at 0-0 since the 2026-27 season has not started. Last season Simons averaged 14.3 points, 2.5 rebounds and 2.4 assists in 24.9 minutes across 55 games. If he needs rest, backcourt minutes could shift to Quentin Grimes, who played 29.4 minutes and scored 13.4 points per game, and VJ Edgecombe, who played 35.0 minutes and scored 16.0 points per game. There is no regular-season record with or without Simons yet this season.
What to watch
The 76ers' next injury report comes before Monday's tip-off against the Knicks. The report lists an expected return date of Oct. 8, though Aaronson's report indicates Simons is set to play in a reserve role Monday night. No further games beyond the opener are listed yet for Philadelphia, and no other timeline update beyond Monday's report has been announced.
Is Anfernee Simons playing vs the Knicks?
Simons is day-to-day with a rest issue, but Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reported he is set to play a pivotal reserve role for Philadelphia on Monday night.
When will Anfernee Simons be back?
The 76ers' injury report lists an expected return date of Oct. 8.