US EditionNBA trade rumors: Celtics exploring options for recent acquisition Anfernee Simons in cost-cutting move
SUFFOLK COUNTY, MASSACHUSETTS, JUL 9 – The Celtics aim to reduce luxury tax costs by trading Simons, who has an expiring $27.7 million contract and averaged 19.3 points last season, sources say.
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NBA Trade Rumors: Boston Celtics looking to offload Anfernee Simons with Western Conference movers predicted as ideal landing spot
The Boston Celtics dropped two of their most important players due to financial reasons; Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis are gone, and Al Horford might either leave in free agency or retire.
Celtics Actively Seek Buyer for Anfernee Simons After Holiday Trade
The Boston Celtics are in a state of upheaval following their recent trade of Jrue Holiday, now actively looking to move Anfernee Simons, who was acquired in that deal. This strategy is part of a larger financial strategy to reduce their roster costs, as the team's payroll exceeds the luxury tax threshold by approximately $20 million. Despite Simons' strong performance averaging nearly 20 points and five assists last season, his $27.7 million co…
REPORT: Boston Celtics “Actively” Shopping Anfernee Simons Just Days After Shocking Jrue Holiday Trade
Anfernee Simons (Image Credits: Imagn) The Boston Celtics are changing things up again. Just days after trading Jrue Holiday to the Portland Trail Blazers, the team is trying to move Anfernee Simons, who returned in the deal. They are reportedly shopping at Simons as part of a broader effort to cut costs. Simons seems to be a temporary solution to fill the gap left by Jayson Tatum, who was out of the league due to his ACL injury. Simons averaged…
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