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Celtics left with two-sided riddle after summer of change

The Boston Celtics may take their time trying to figure out what to do with Anfernee Simons.

Boston Celtics President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens | Michael Reaves/GettyImages

Change has been a constant for the Boston Celtics throughout the summer of 2025. It was always expected with the team’s expensive roster placing them above the league’s second-apron line. Rotation staples Kristaps Porzingis (when healthy) and Jrue Holiday were offloaded in salary-shedding trades, while Boston wasn’t able to afford to keep free agents Luke Kornet and Al Horford.