Boston Celtics reportedly eyeing Ben Simmons deal
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A new trade pitch gives the Celtics a veteran scorer, young guard depth, and key salary relief in a multi-team deal.
Sabonis has been a nightly double-double threat since becoming a full-time starter with the Indiana Pacers in the 2019-20 campaign. His all-around production and ability to stuff the stat sheet would make him a strong fit for a Celtics team looking to stay in the title hunt.
Boston is currently $4.5 million under the second-apron, meaning they must make signings on the margins, or trade a key bench player (Sam Hauser) to free up some more money.
Between salary and luxury taxes, the Celtics were on pace to spend almost $500 million in payroll for next season. That was untenable, especially for a team that no longer feels like a legit title contender. Boston's new owner, Bill Chisholm, does not want to lose money on the team he just bought for $6 billion.
Looking to save money with six-time All-Star forward Jayson Tatum recovering from an Achilles surgery for most or all of next season, Boston shipped Holiday to the Portland Trail Blazers in a straight-up deal for combo guard Anfernee Simons. Moving off ...
Kyrie Irving's history with the Boston Celtics is murky, and that's putting it lightly. Between burning sage in the arena, flipping fans off in a game, and cussing people out after a game in Boston, it hasn't always been peaches and cream between Irving and the Celtics.
The Celtics face an offseason of uncertainty. Here are their options ahead of the draft, including three big trades.
The Boston Celtics are trading Jrue Holiday to the Portland Trail Blazers for Anfernee Simons and two second-round picks, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.. The deal marks the second time ...
Boston Celtics receive: Wendell Carter Jr., Jusuf Nurkić Charlotte Hornets receive: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, No. 28 pick, No. 46 pick Quinn said the Magic could go all-in on defense.