Windhorst: Boston Celtics actively trying to move Anfernee Simons
Moving Simons makes sense for such an end, as he is a talented young if faulted player on a large expiring deal, making kicking the tires on the former Blazers guard a potentially low risk proposition for other ball clubs. "I have talked to other teams who have said they are actively trying to trade Anfernee Simons," said Windhorst on that topic on a recent episode of the "Hoop Collective" podcast via Real GM. "Whether they can or not is another (thing)."
Thankfully for Boston, there is no hurry to do so, and at about $300,000 over the second apron, there will be other means of getting off enough salary to dodge that particular bullet for this season.
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