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Boston ships Anfernee Simons to Chicago for Nikola Vucevic, prompting Payton Pritchard to reflect on the emotional side of player turnover and the bonds built with teammates, as the Celtics navigate ongoing roster changes while trying to maintain on-court success.
The Boston Celtics are trading for Nikola Vučević from the Chicago Bulls in a deal that sends guard Anfernee Simons to Chicago, plus second-round picks. Vučević will immediately slot in as Boston’s starter at center, boosting the frontline for the playoff push and providing financial flexibility as both players head into free agency this summer.
Boston sends Nikola Vucevic to Boston? Correction: Boston acquires Nikola Vucevic from Chicago in a three-team trade with Detroit and Minnesota, while Chicago lands Anfernee Simons (and Jaden Ivey) as part of the deal. Boston also receives a 2027 Denver second-round pick and will cut more than $22 million off its projected tax bill thanks to Vucevic’s expiring contract, plus a new traded-player exception; Chicago retools its guard-heavy roster around the incoming Simons and Ivey amid a favorable 2026 second-round pick landing.
The Portland Trail Blazers and Boston Celtics have finalized a trade involving Anfernee Simons and Jrue Holiday, with the deal now a straightforward player swap after a review of Holiday's medicals, which did not reveal any major issues, leading to a slight modification in the original terms.
Anfernee Simons has officially been traded from the Portland Trail Blazers to the Boston Celtics in exchange for Jrue Holiday, marking the end of his tenure with the Blazers where he was a key player and all-time 3-point shooter, expressing gratitude to teammates, coaches, and fans.
The Boston Celtics made significant roster moves, including trades for Anfernee Simons and Georges Niang, and signed Luka Garza and Josh Minott in free agency, aiming to improve team flexibility and shooting while bidding farewell to key players Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis.
The Celtics traded Jrue Holiday to the Blazers for Anfernee Simons, with the originally planned second-round picks removed from the deal after a medical review, as part of their offseason roster adjustments.
The Portland Trail Blazers traded Anfernee Simons to the Boston Celtics for Jrue Holiday, with the deal now involving no draft picks after a review of Holiday's medicals led to a slight modification of the original terms. Holiday, a two-time NBA champion, is set to wear No. 5 in Portland and has a substantial contract, while Simons, a key player for the Blazers, averaged 19.3 points last season.
Oregon Senate Republican Leader Daniel Bonham criticized the Portland Trail Blazers' recent trade of Anfernee Simons for Jrue Holiday, expressing concern over the team's management and emphasizing the franchise's cultural and economic importance to Oregon, while supporting efforts to keep the team in Portland amid potential sale and relocation discussions.
The Boston Celtics traded Jrue Holiday to the Portland Trail Blazers for Anfernee Simons and two second-round picks, as part of their offseason roster adjustments, aiming to balance their salary cap and improve their team with a focus on three-point shooting, despite a defensive downgrade.
The Boston Celtics traded Jrue Holiday to the Portland Trail Blazers for Anfernee Simons and two second-round picks, primarily to reduce salary cap issues and clear future salary commitments, with Holiday expected to bolster Portland's defense and leadership while the Celtics continue to adjust their roster for financial flexibility.
The Boston Celtics traded Jrue Holiday to the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for Anfernee Simons and two second-round picks, aiming to reduce their salary cap and retool for the future amid team injuries and financial considerations.
The No Ceilings team discusses the Portland Trail Blazers' draft strategy, debating between potential and value. They highlight the excitement around Scoot Henderson, Shaedon Sharpe, and Anfernee Simons, and suggest Portland should consider upside swings with one of their two picks, particularly at #14. They also explore various player options and the idea of taking the best player available at #7.
Anfernee Simons discusses the Portland Trail Blazers' loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, praising Deandre Ayton's performance and expressing his willingness to let Scoot Henderson take the lead as the team's point guard. Despite the defeat, Simons believes the team played well and looks ahead to their upcoming rematch with the Timberwolves.
The Portland Trail Blazers fell to the Denver Nuggets 120-108, despite strong offensive performances from Scoot Henderson and Anfernee Simons. Nikola Jokic led the Nuggets with a triple-double, while the Blazers struggled to contain Denver's offense throughout the game. Despite a strong second quarter, the Blazers were unable to mount a successful comeback in the second half, ultimately falling short in their efforts.