The Boston Celtics are persevering with to be energetic in commerce talks as they’re evaluating their choices on transferring Anfernee Simons to a different staff after buying him from the Portland Path Blazers as a part of the Jrue Vacation deal. Simons, who’s represented by Bill Duffy, is on an expiring contract price $27.7 million.
“I’ve talked to different groups who’ve stated they’re actively making an attempt to commerce Anfernee Simons,” stated Brian Windhorst on Wednesday’s Hoop Collective Podcast. “Whether or not they can or not is one other [thing].”
Simons averaged 19.3 factors and 4.8 assists final season with the Blazers.
Boston is concerned about shedding extra wage to get underneath the posh tax and have prioritized retaining Sam Hauser regardless of his tradeable four-year, $45 million contract. The Celtics are roughly $20 million over the posh tax and getting beneath it throughout a season the place they are going to be with out Jayson Tatum as he recovers from his Achilles damage can be helpful long-term.
