Anfernee Simons exits with left wrist injury, won’t return vs. Pistons

Bulls guard Anfernee Simons won’t return to Saturday’s game against the Detroit Pistons after suffering a left wrist injury in the first half, the team announced during the Feb. 21, 2026 matchup. He finished with four points and two rebounds in 13 minutes off the bench.

Anfernee Simons ruled out midway through third quarter

The team ruled Simons out midway through the third quarter after he did not return following the break. It is unclear exactly when the left wrist injury occurred during the first half, but coaches inserted Jalen Smith to start the second half in Simons’ place for the opening minutes of the third.

Bench impact: 13 minutes, four points, two rebounds

Before exiting, Anfernee Simons played 13 minutes off the bench and contributed four points and two rebounds. Because he did not log any second-half minutes, he qualifies for the Early Exit program used for in-game absences.

What changed for the Bulls in the game

With Simons unavailable for the remainder of the game on Feb. 21, Jalen Smith started the second half and took the role that Simons had occupied off the bench in the first half. The team’s in-game rotation shifted when Simons was ruled out midway through the third quarter.

Live updates on the Pistons vs. Bulls game continued after the announcement; the Bulls described Simons as out for the remainder of tonight’s contest. The club will provide further details on his left wrist following the game as the team evaluates his condition and next steps.