Hall of Fame former NBA shooting guard/small forward Vince Carter — who currently is tied with 21-time All-Star Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James for the

Grading a mock trade proposal where the Portland Trail Blazers send guard Anfernee Simons to another team in the Western Conference.

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

As the NBA trade deadline on Feb. 6 approaches, the Portland Trail Blazers face some tough decisions regarding the future of their roster. One name drawing considerable attention is Anfernee Simons, whose skill set and potential have made him an intriguing trade target for multiple teams.

The Trail Blazers have already fielded many calls about the guys they have on their roster. Jerami Grant and Robert Williams III have been the two players generating the most buzz. Another player who opposing teams have been interested in is Anfernee Simons, The young guard has been looked at as a target for multiple other teams.

Los Angeles Clippers guard Norman Powell (24) tries to get around the defense of Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (1) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane) AP AP

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.

Anfernee Simons received an important injury update ahead of the Trail Blazers' game on Thursday night against the Magic.

Anfernee Simons scored 17 of his 27 points in the second half, Jerami Grant added 22 points and the Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Charlotte Hornets 102-97 on Friday night for their fourth ...

Trail Blazers' Camara #33 is helped up by teammates Donovan Clingan #23 and Shaedon Sharpe #17 of the Portland Trail Blazers after drawing a foul during the third quarter of a game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Moda Center on January 28, 2025 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Rio Giancarlo/Getty Images) Getty Images

Anfernee Simons scored 24 points, Deandre Ayton had 22 points and 15 rebounds, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Miami Heat 116-107.