There's an essential question that will create clarity on multiple fronts regarding Simons' future with the Celtics.
Anfernee Simons is at the center of two major topics of conversation surrounding the Boston Celtics. One is whether he or Payton Pritchard will start alongside Derrick White. The other is whether he'll even be on the team by season's end.
As rumors swirl regarding interest from other franchises in Simons' services, he may not even be in Boston when training camp starts.