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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Four-team blockbuster trade proposal lands Jayson Tatum replacement in Boston
Blockbuster trades are a staple of the NBA offseason, and the Boston Celtics have been unafraid to get involved. While free agency has quieted and Summer League has become the main attention-getter of July, there are still plenty of dominoes left to fall before the regular season begins. Among the dominoes could be Boston's potential trading of Anfernee Simons. Simons came over to Boston in the Jrue Holiday trade, but his status as a Celtic has been uncertain since his arrival. Reports have pointed to Brad Stevens looking to move the high-volume scoring guard, but no deal has materialized yet. However, Celtics Blog's Jason Issenberg has one potential deal that could solve some of Boston's problems. In his four-team trade proposal, Issenberg concocted what could be the most intriguing trade of the offseason: Celtics receive Rui Hachimura and John Konchar, Los Angeles Lakers receive Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Georges Niang, Memphis Grizzlies receive Simons and Utah Jazz receive Jarred Vanderbilt and two second-round picks. While it's difficult to make a trade with so many moving parts, this deal could be ideal for Boston. With Simons on the way out, Boston would help its financial situation a bit more, and Hachimura could fill the void at the four while Jayson Tatum recovers from a torn Achilles. No move with Simons will be perfect, especially considering he is on an expiring deal, but there could still be some moves that help Boston move in the right direction. Boston likely won't be in the contender conversation next season, but any deals that can help get it back in the title picture when Tatum returns could be a smart move.
Newsweek
3 days ago
- Business
- Newsweek
Report: Celtics Still Considering Two More Offseason Trades
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Brad Stevens and the Boston Celtics have been busy this offseason. Due to the torn Achilles injury suffered by Jayson Tatum and the team's luxury tax situation, the Celtics were forced to trade away two of their main pieces early on in the offseason. First, the team made a big trade with the Portland Trail Blazers to ship out veteran star guard Jrue Holiday. Boston received Anfernee Simons in return as the centerpiece of the deal. After that move, the Celtics made a trade to send Kristaps Porzingis to the Atlanta Hawks. Georges Niang was the main piece received back in that trade. Head coach Brad Stevens of the Boston Celtics looks on against the Brooklyn Nets in Game One of the First Round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs at Barclays Center at Barclays Center on May 22,... Head coach Brad Stevens of the Boston Celtics looks on against the Brooklyn Nets in Game One of the First Round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs at Barclays Center at Barclays Center on May 22, 2021 in New York City. More Photo byWhile those two moves were major changes for the franchise, they might not be done yet. Read more: Report: Celtics Miss Out on Top-Tier Offseason Target According to a report from NBA insider Jake Fischer, Boston is still showing interest in two other potential trades this offseason. "As we discussed, I think the Celtics are still very active in taking trade calls—maybe even making trade calls. There was some conversation last week between Memphis and Boston about something. We're still looking to track down more info on that. But rival teams are definitely still under the impression that Boston is looking for deals involving both Anfernee Simons and Georges Niang," Fischer said. Simons is currently owed over $27.6 million in the final year of his contract. He could be moved to save more financially, but Stevens did speak out recently and talk about the 26-year-old's future and potential fit with the team. "Anfernee is a guy people out here probably don't see as much because of the time that they play," Stevens said. "But his ability to score, to shoot the ball, make really hard shots, is pretty elite. And you look, a guy that's 26 years old and averaged 20 a game for three straight years." Read more: Report: Lakers May Face Luka Doncic Threat From Western Conference Rival As for Niang, he has just one year left on his contract as well worth $8.2 million. Of course, no one truly knows what a team is going to do. The Celtics could very well head into the 2025-26 season with both Simons and Niang on the roster. Expect to continue hearing rumors surrounding Boston. At the very least, the Celtics are a team worth keeping an eye on as a franchise potentially still open for business. For more on the Boston Celtics and general NBA news, head on over to Newsweek Sports.
USA Today
4 days ago
- Business
- USA Today
The Boston Celtics could still be open for business on the trade market
With Las Vegas Summer League drawing to a close, Boston Celtics fans will be turning their attention back to the current rebuilding project Brad Stevens is undertaking. The President of Basketball Operations has already taken the first steps to re-tooling the roster, trading away Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis. He's also waived goodbye to Luke Kornet and potentially Al Horford in free agency. Nevertheless, Boston is expected to continue wheeling and dealing throughout the summer. Anfernee Simons and Georges Niang, two players the Celtics acquired via trades this summer, could be re-routed before the start of the season. In a recent Bleacher Report live stream, NBA Insider Jake Fischer noted how teams around the NBA are working under the impression that Boston is still open for business. "As we discussed, I think the Celtics are still very active in taking trade calls—maybe even making trade calls," Fischer said. "There was some conversation last week between Memphis and Boston about something. We're still looking to track down more info on that. But rival teams are definitely still under the impression that Boston is looking for deals involving both Anfernee Simons and Georges Niang." Stevens' goal will be to have the Celtics ready to compete for a championship once Jayson Tatum returns from his Achilles tendon injury. Therefore, he has this summer, the 2026 trade deadline, and next summer to make the necessary moves to get Boston back on track. As such, the Celtics aren't operating under a stringent time frame. They can be smart about the moves they make. Unfortunately, in the meantime, Celtics fans may need to endure a losing season. Still, if that bitter pill leads to another parade in the near future, it will be deemed a sacrifice worth making. Watch the "Taylor Talks Celtics" podcast on: YouTube: Website:
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Brad Stevens Takes Clear Stance on Celtics-Blazers Trade
Brad Stevens Takes Clear Stance on Celtics-Blazers Trade originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Earlier this offseason, the Boston Celtics traded Jrue Holiday to the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for Anfernee Simons. It was no surprise that the Celtics ended up trading Holiday as they aimed to get under the second apron. However, the return was a bit shocking. Due to his age and big contract, it seemed like a given that Boston would have to attach assets for Holiday in a salary dump. Instead, they acquired a young talent in Simons, who turned 26 years old in June. As the Celtics look to gain more financial flexibility ahead of what most expect to be a gap year, there are some questions about Simons' future with the team. However, team president Brad Stevens recently took a clear stance on the trade. While Simons provides a lot of offensive value to Boston, his defense is questionable at best. For a Celtics team that prioritizes two-way play, the Florida native's overall fit is interesting. However, according to Stevens, it seems that Simon is going to remain in Boston heading into the offseason despite previous rumors. "It's part of this new CBA and obviously the 2nd apron…we're lucky to get the guys that we got back in those trades, specifically Simons and Niang," Stevens said about the Celtics' offseason trades. With star Jayson Tatum expected to miss next season with an Achilles injury, the Celtics are not likely to be legitimate title contenders in 2026. However, with how wide-open the Eastern Conference is, they could still make some noise. And if Stevens' comments are any indication, they will likely have Simons around as they attempt to do exactly that. This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 14, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
15-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Celtics-Bulls trade pitch sends $100 million Boston guard to Chicago for lousy return
Rumors have suggested that the Boston Celtics could still look to move on from Anfernee Simons, despite recently acquiring him in a deal for Jrue Holiday. The Celtics did that move to save money, and it made perfect sense from Brad Stevens' perspective. The Celtics knew coming into the off-season that they had to cut costs in some way, and they did that by moving on from the two-time NBA champion. Advertisement However, by moving Simons, the Celtics could further do that. In a recent trade idea from Sports Illustrated, they'd accomplished just that once again. The deal would involve moving on from Simons to the Chicago Bulls. Hawks Receive: Sam Hauser Celtics Receive: Kevin Huerter, Julian Phillips, a 2026 2nd round pick (via ATL), and a 2032 2nd round pick (via ATL) Bulls Receive: Anfernee Simons 'This is another cost cutting move and nothing more. Huerter can try and replicate Hauser's production and is on an expiring contract while Phillips is a cheap bench option. This gets Boston under the luxury tax and opens up a lot of money for next season when Tatum will be back,' they wrote. Advertisement MORE: Brad Stevens utters strong vote of confidence in Celtics star This is an intriguing trade to consider, and while the Celtics would be a worse team because of it, as Sports Illustrated touched on, it'd help them save money. For that reason alone, it makes sense. However, if they believe they have any chance in the Eastern Conference next season, which still might not be out of the question given how talented the Celtics are, it might be better to keep Simons on the roster.
