Celtics could scam NBA laughing stock if latest rumor is true

If the Kings are really shopping Keon Ellis, the Celtics should see what their asking price is. It is the Kings, after all.

Boston Celtics Introduce Jrue Holiday Press Conference | Brian Babineau/GettyImagesJust over a month from the Feb. 5 NBA Trade Deadline, it’s unclear whether or not any moves are in the cards for the Boston Celtics. Boston’s 23-12 record has them sitting second in the Eastern Conference halfway through a season where many feared they’d end up in the lottery.

With the surplus of success, it’s beginning to feel less and less likely that they’d offload Anfernee Simons and his $27 million contract with the lone goal of cutting costs. Sure, the right move would help them…