With Jayson Tatum likely sidelined for the entire 2025-26 season, Brad Stevens acquired Anfernee Simons in the Jrue Holiday deal with Portland in search of some much-needed scoring punch.
But months before Simons even steps out on the hardwood with his new team, the 26-year-old shooting guard’s tenure in Boston reportedly could be short-lived.
According to ESPN NBA insider Brian Windhorst, the Celtics are still leaving plenty of options open this offseason in search of alleviating their cap crunch — with dealing away Simons standing as a possible avenue.
“I have talked to other teams that have said the Celtics are actively trying to trade Anfernee Simons,” Windhorst said on the “Hoops Collective” podcast.