How could Ben Simmons help the Boston Celtics next season?
Simmons would help plug a couple of gaps within the Celtics rotation. He could ease the loss of Jrue Holiday due to his defensive versatility, and he could help eat some of the playmaking load Jayson Tatum was forced to vacate due to an Achilles tendon injury. Furthermore, Simmons would likely be available on a minimum contract, ensuring there's minimal risk to the Celtics, should they explore the idea further.
Kayla Burton, Tom E. Curran and Mike Giardi discussed the idea of acquiring Simmons and how he could help the Celtics rotation during a recent episode of NBC Sports Boston's "Early Edition." The trio debated the pros and cons of bringing Simmons into the roster and whether the veteran ball-handler would be worth the money on a veteran minimum deal.
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