Hoop DossierAnfernee Simons
Philadelphia 76ers · Guard · 6′4″ 206 lb · age 27 · 9th season
Availability
Next game Wed, Oct 28 at IND. The injury report for it appears the day before.
Recent changes
- Oct 20AvailabilityAvailable
- Oct 19AvailabilityDay-to-day
Season form
4 games this seasonStarts 0 of 4 games · 8th on PHI in minutes · Rotation role
Bars: minutes in his last 4 games · numbers: points
Situational splits: turn on Prediction tools.
What's being said
33 items · 8 sources this season- Podcast Locked On NBA host · Analysis · around the league
Sweepo named the Sixers' bench pieces. Anfernee Simons and Labaron Philon Jr are the hoped-for play initiators off the bench. He said KCP and Dean Wade make it a good bench that still needs to learn to play together.
“GAME NIGHT: Oklahoma City’s Jalen Williams Suffers GRUESOME Injury | Luka Doncic Goes OFF! | Concern For New Y” at 26:57 · listen ↗
- Podcast Gil's Arena host · Report · around the league
The Sixers are very front-loaded: the starters scored 105 points against Cleveland, and Anfernee Simons and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope did not score off the bench.
“Sixers Erase A MASSIVE 29-Point Deficit, SGA Ends His Streak & Jaylen Brown Calls CAP On Tatum! Part 1” at 44:18 · listen ↗
also reported by It Is What It Is host
- Podcast Marc Farzetta, Locked On 76ers · Report ·
Late in the third quarter, Maxey missed a step-back three that would have given the Sixers an 85-84 lead. After the offensive rebound, Anfernee Simons missed a three, and the Cavaliers closed the quarter on a 6-0 run.
“76ERS POSTCAST: Philadelphia 76ers COMEBACK FROM 29pts, BEAT Cleveland Cavaliers 114-106” at 7:02 · listen ↗
also reported by Locked On NBA host
- Podcast It Is What It Is host · Analysis · around the league
A host thinks Anfernee Simons was brought in for exactly this kind of bench scoring in close games.
“Ring Night RUINED In NY, Kenneth Walker For MVP & Chargers Fans BLAMING Madison Beer?” at 5:50 · listen ↗
- Podcast Hardwood Knocks host · Relayed report · wording unclear in audio around the league
Philadelphia's offseason: the Brown trade, adding LeBron, and signing Anfernee Simons and Dean Wade.
“2026-27 NBA Awards Predictions AND Wild Card Picks” at 1:14:38 · listen ↗
- X Tony Jones (@Tjonesonthenba) · Report ·
Anfernee Simons shoots the heck out of it
- Podcast Locked On NBA host · Analysis · around the league
The host said the 76ers looked small in the first half. He described Kentavious Caldwell-Pope as almost a four at times, said Anfernee Simons and KCP come off the bench, and said Adem Bona is not a huge center. Mario Hezonja looked massive for the Cavs by comparison.
“GAME NIGHT: How the Philadelphia 76ers Won Their Fans Over in a 29-Point Comeback” at 6:39 · listen ↗
- Podcast Gil's Arena · 2 points ·
- LeBron James (quoted): LeBron praised the bench minutes from Anfernee Simons as crucial. at 11:07
- Anfernee Simons came off the bench and shot well. Danny Green said he was huge, especially in the third quarter. at 12:36
“Bron's Sixers SPOIL Knicks Ring Night, SGA Humbles Wemby & PG's Celtics Debut Sets The Arena Off! Part 1” · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On 76ers · 3 points ·
- Keith Pompey: Anfernee Simons scored 13 and KCP 10 off the bench. Keith calls them starter-level players who come off the bench. at 6:23
- Nick Nurse (reported): After the game, Nick Nurse said, as Mark paraphrases it, that there was essentially a lid on the basket until Anfernee Simons got going in the third quarter. at 8:56
- Anfernee Simons hit three threes in the third quarter and helped close an 11-0 run. KCP hit threes in the fourth quarter when the Knicks were threatening. at 9:07
“WHAT A WAY TO BEGIN THE NEW ERA OF SIXER BASKETBALL! - Philadelphia 76ers Podcast” · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On 76ers · 4 points ·
- The host says this game was the first look at Jaylen Brown, LeBron James, Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe, and that Simons came off the bench. That implies, but never states, a starting five. at 3:39
- Anfernee Simons hit three threes for nine points in the third quarter. The host called it the turning point that gave the Sixers momentum. at 5:31
- Bench production: the host cites 23 points off the bench, including five threes on 5-of-14 from beyond the arc. He ties this to Anfernee Simons and KCP, but it is unclear whether the figures are for the whole bench or just those two. at 8:10
- The Sixers shot 28% from three and the Knicks 33%. The host credits Simons getting hot and KCP for keeping the Sixers' percentage that high. at 18:51
“76ERS POSTCAST: OPENING NIGHT WIN! Philadelphia 76ers TOP New York Knicks 106-100, 1-0 In LeBron Era” · listen ↗
- RotoWire RotoWire · Report ·
Anfernee Simons: Available to play — Simons (hamstring) is available for Tuesday's regular-season opener in New York.
also reported by Keith Pompey, Locked On 76ers, Underdog NBA (@UnderdogNBA)
- Podcast Locked On NBA host · Relayed report · around the league
The 76ers are banged up for the opener. Anfernee Simons is questionable.
“LeBron vs. Knicks! Wemby vs. Thunder! NBA Opening Day Preview” at 10:03 · listen ↗
- X Underdog NBA (@UnderdogNBA) · Report ·
Injuries 10/20 BOS: None DET: Taurean Prince - Out PHI: Anfernee Simons - Questionable Dean Wade - Questionable Adem Bona - Questionable Ariel Hukporti - Out Dominick Barlow - Out Tacko Fall - Out NYK: None OKC: Nikola Topic - Out Thomas Sorber - Out SAS: Tobias Harris -
- ESPN ESPN · Report ·
Simons (hamstring) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Knicks, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.
- ESPN ESPN · Report ·
Simons (hamstring) was a full participant in Sunday's practice, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports.
- X Tony Jones (@Tjonesonthenba) · Report ·
Adem Bona and Anfernee Simons were full participants in practice today for the Sixers. They will be out for tomorrow night's preseason finale. The hope is they will be available on Tuesday night in New York
also reported by Kyle Neubeck (@KyleNeubeck)
- ESPN ESPN · Report ·
Simons (hamstring) is out for Friday's preseason game against the Celtics, Kyle Neubeck of AllPHLY.com reports.
- Podcast Locked On 76ers · 6 points ·
- Nick Nurse (reported): Two days before the episode, Nick Nurse opened his press conference by addressing whether Adem Bona and Anfernee Simons would be available for Friday night's preseason game. at 14:27
- Nick Nurse (reported): In the same press conference (also discussed on the previous episode), Nurse talked about a competition between Anfernee Simons and Labaron Philon Jr.. at 14:27
- Marc Farzetta: The practice focused on half-court work as a team. Bona and Anfernee Simons got a lot of half-court reps, more than usual for players with their injury status. at 14:43
- Keith Pompey: Keith says the Sixers were off the day before. He believes the plan is for Bona and Anfernee Simons to play Friday unless they have a setback. at 15:03
- Keith Pompey: Keith says he would be shocked if Bona and Simons don't play, calling Friday's game the last dress rehearsal. at 15:14
- Keith Pompey: Keith says Nurse hasn't really had his bench out there this preseason: no Dominick Barlow, Anfernee Simons or Bona. at 15:31
“HATERS got NOTHING! - Philadelphia 76ers Podcast” · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On 76ers · 3 points ·
- Nick Nurse (reported): Mark relays that Nick Nurse spoke openly about Anfernee Simons and Labaron Philon Jr. Nurse said he will err on the side of the veteran Simons over the rookie Philon. at 22:25
- Keith Pompey: Keith sees Labaron Philon Jr as a point guard who can score for himself, and Anfernee Simons as more of a wing combo who won't bring the ball up. at 24:09
- Keith Pompey: The hosts say Anfernee Simons has not been seen this preseason and 'isn't even playing yet'. No reason is given. at 24:53
“Pablo Torre & Owners EYEING LeBron James' Fanatics Deal? - Philadelphia 76ers Podcast” · listen ↗
- Podcast Keith Pompey, Locked On 76ers · Prediction ·
Keith predicts there will be times when Edgecombe is not featured, when Anfernee Simons is told to stand in the corner and space the floor, when Embiid is not the offensive focal point, and when Maxey has to spread the ball rather than chase 40.
“How the Sixers' NEW Roster is COMING TOGETHER with LESS sacrifice! - Philadelphia 76ers Podcast” at 5:23 · listen ↗
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Game log
● = started2026-27 season
| Date | Opp | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 25 | DET L | 27 min | 5 pts | 3 reb | 3 ast | 1 3PM |
| Oct 24 | MIL W | 20 min | 4 pts | 1 reb | 2 ast | 1 3PM |
| Oct 22 | CLE W | 17 min | 2 pts | 3 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Oct 20 | @NYK W | 25 min | 13 pts | 2 reb | 0 ast | 3 3PM |
2025-26 season (last season) · 55 games
| Date | Opp | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 21 | DET L | 13 min | 4 pts | 2 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Feb 19 | TOR L | 31 min | 20 pts | 1 reb | 1 ast | 4 3PM |
| Feb 11 | @BOS L | 28 min | 7 pts | 5 reb | 1 ast | 1 3PM |
| Feb 9 | @BKN L | 34 min | 23 pts | 3 reb | 7 ast | 2 3PM |
| Feb 7 | DEN L | 32 min | 15 pts | 4 reb | 6 ast | 3 3PM |
| Feb 5 | @TOR L | 32 min | 22 pts | 2 reb | 3 ast | 6 3PM |
| Feb 1 | MIL W | 25 min | 27 pts | 3 reb | 1 ast | 6 3PM |
| Jan 30 | SAC W | 26 min | 16 pts | 2 reb | 1 ast | 2 3PM |
| Jan 28 | ATL L | 19 min | 12 pts | 1 reb | 1 ast | 2 3PM |
| Jan 26 | POR W | 26 min | 12 pts | 1 reb | 1 ast | 2 3PM |
| Jan 24 | @CHI L | 28 min | 21 pts | 4 reb | 5 ast | 5 3PM |
| Jan 23 | @BKN W | 37 min | 10 pts | 3 reb | 2 ast | 1 3PM |
| Jan 21 | IND W | 22 min | 9 pts | 4 reb | 2 ast | 1 3PM |
| Jan 19 | @DET L | 25 min | 9 pts | 3 reb | 0 ast | 1 3PM |
| Jan 17 | @ATL W | 24 min | 14 pts | 2 reb | 1 ast | 4 3PM |
| Jan 15 | @MIA W | 34 min | 39 pts | 4 reb | 4 ast | 7 3PM |
| Jan 12 | @IND L | 24 min | 16 pts | 3 reb | 4 ast | 2 3PM |
| Jan 10 | SAS L | 25 min | 5 pts | 2 reb | 3 ast | 1 3PM |
| Jan 9 | TOR W | 26 min | 15 pts | 2 reb | 5 ast | 3 3PM |
| Jan 7 | DEN L | 26 min | 15 pts | 4 reb | 2 ast | 3 3PM |
| Jan 5 | CHI W | 27 min | 27 pts | 3 reb | 3 ast | 8 3PM |
| Jan 3 | @LAC W | 19 min | 15 pts | 3 reb | 4 ast | 5 3PM |
| Jan 1 | @SAC W | 30 min | 14 pts | 2 reb | 4 ast | 4 3PM |
| Dec 30 | @UTA W | 28 min | 20 pts | 5 reb | 4 ast | 4 3PM |
| Dec 28 | @POR L | 19 min | 13 pts | 3 reb | 1 ast | 2 3PM |
| Dec 26 | @IND W | 21 min | 8 pts | 3 reb | 1 ast | 2 3PM |
| Dec 22 | IND W | 17 min | 11 pts | 0 reb | 1 ast | 2 3PM |
| Dec 20 | @TOR W | 26 min | 15 pts | 3 reb | 1 ast | 1 3PM |
| Dec 19 | MIA W | 29 min | 14 pts | 4 reb | 1 ast | 2 3PM |
| Dec 15 | DET L | 25 min | 9 pts | 0 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
| Dec 11 | @MIL L | 26 min | 7 pts | 0 reb | 2 ast | 1 3PM |
| Dec 7 | @TOR W | 21 min | 12 pts | 3 reb | 2 ast | 2 3PM |
| Dec 5 | LAL W | 16 min | 8 pts | 4 reb | 2 ast | 2 3PM |
| Dec 4 | @WAS W | 25 min | 16 pts | 2 reb | 3 ast | 4 3PM |
| Dec 2 | NYK W | 24 min | 12 pts | 1 reb | 3 ast | 1 3PM |
| Nov 30 | @CLE W | 27 min | 18 pts | 1 reb | 2 ast | 2 3PM |
| Nov 29 | @MIN L | 18 min | 5 pts | 1 reb | 1 ast | 1 3PM |
| Nov 26 | DET W | 12 min | 5 pts | 1 reb | 4 ast | 1 3PM |
| Nov 23 | ORL W | 22 min | 23 pts | 5 reb | 2 ast | 4 3PM |
| Nov 21 | BKN L | 33 min | 23 pts | 3 reb | 4 ast | 2 3PM |
| Nov 18 | @BKN W | 26 min | 11 pts | 4 reb | 5 ast | 2 3PM |
| Nov 16 | LAC W | 12 min | 0 pts | 0 reb | 2 ast | 0 3PM |
| Nov 12 | MEM W | 22 min | 6 pts | 4 reb | 7 ast | 2 3PM |
| Nov 11 | @PHI L | 26 min | 17 pts | 4 reb | 5 ast | 3 3PM |
| Nov 9 | @ORL W | 23 min | 25 pts | 1 reb | 3 ast | 5 3PM |
| Nov 7 | @ORL L | 18 min | 11 pts | 2 reb | 2 ast | 3 3PM |
| Nov 5 | WAS W | 30 min | 18 pts | 0 reb | 2 ast | 4 3PM |
| Nov 3 | UTA L | 26 min | 15 pts | 1 reb | 2 ast | 2 3PM |
| Nov 1 | HOU L | 17 min | 3 pts | 1 reb | 0 ast | 1 3PM |
| Oct 31 | @PHI W | 29 min | 19 pts | 4 reb | 2 ast | 3 3PM |
| Oct 29 | CLE W | 26 min | 14 pts | 0 reb | 2 ast | 4 3PM |
| Oct 27 | @NOP W | 32 min | 25 pts | 6 reb | 1 ast | 6 3PM |
| Oct 26 | @DET L | 23 min | 12 pts | 1 reb | 0 ast | 2 3PM |
| Oct 24 | @NYK L | 27 min | 10 pts | 1 reb | 4 ast | 1 3PM |
| Oct 22 | PHI L | 32 min | 13 pts | 4 reb | 1 ast | 2 3PM |
How his numbers change by situation, with four seasons of history →
Predictions about him
how calls are trackedCame true 2 · Missed 1
- Came true Underdog NBA: Anfernee Simons: reported available source
2026-10-20 · X · for @ NYK, 2026-10-20 · result: came off the bench, 25 min Flag - Came true Keith Pompey: Anfernee Simons plays tonight against the Knicks.
2026-10-20 · Podcast · for @ NYK, 2026-10-20 · result: came off the bench, 25 min Flag - Missed Keith Pompey: Anfernee Simons plays in Friday's game against Boston.
2026-10-15 · Podcast · for vs BOS, 2026-10-16 · result: did not play Flag