Heading into the season, the Boston Celtics had a plan: Trade Anfernee Simons. At least, that’s what all the reporting around the team indicated. From the moment Boston traded Jrue Holiday for Simons, there were rumblings that they could look to flip him. And now that the trade deadline is right around the corner, the rumors are popping up again.
Trading Simons could accomplish one of a few things: Help the Celtics dodge the repeater tax, maintain the salary slot heading into the summer, or add a piece that’s a better long-term fit. Depending on the team’s priorities, any of those types of moves would make sense.