Should Anfernee Simons be part of the Celtics' long-term plans? Here's a look at both sides of the argument after his latest strong performance.

The Boston Celtics, after their latest win over the Chicago Bulls, have leapt up to second place in the Eastern Conference. And yet, while they could be buyers at the upcoming trade deadline, they also could sell a couple of players in an effort to get under the luxury tax threshold.

The Boston Celtics made one of their boldest moves of the summer when they sent Jrue Holiday to the Portland Trail Blazers and brought back Anfernee Simons. At the time, there was doubt about whether the $100 million guard would stick in Boston or be ...

"I knew that I was going to get pushed in ways I've never been pushed," says Simons of joining the Celtics. Jay King, The Athletic Editor’s Note: Read more NBA coverage from The Athletic here. The views on this page do not necessarily reflect the views ...