Celtics Continue To Explore Trading Anfernee Simons

Published 3 days ago• 1 minute read

The Boston Celtics are continuing to be active in trade talks as they are evaluating their options on moving Anfernee Simons to another team after acquiring him from the Portland Trail Blazers as part of the Jrue Holiday deal. Simons, who is represented by Bill Duffy, is on an expiring contract worth $27.7 million.

"I have talked to other teams who have said they are actively trying to trade Anfernee Simons," said Brian Windhorst on Wednesday's Hoop Collective Podcast. "Whether they can or not is another [thing]."

Simons averaged 19.3 points and 4.8 assists last season with the Blazers.

Boston is interested in shedding more salary to get under the luxury tax and have prioritized retaining Sam Hauser despite his tradeable four-year, $45 million contract. The Celtics are approximately $20 million over the luxury tax and getting below it during a season where they will be without Jayson Tatum as he recovers from his Achilles injury would be beneficial long-term.

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