Anfernee Simons did not exactly come to the Boston Celtics with the best reputation as a defender, his time with the Portland Trail Blazers marked by plenty of games where he offered little resistance to opposing players on the defensive side of the court.

There’s no question that a lot has been asked of Anfernee Simons this year. In the offseason, Simons was traded from the Blazers to the Celtics in a move for two-time champion Jrue Holiday. Portland, which was Simons’ home for the first seven years of ...

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NEW YORK — Celtics guard Anfernee Simons was stunned Thursday to learn that his former head coach had been arrested as part of a wide-ranging federal gambling investigation. Chauncey Billups, Simons’ coach in Portland for the last four seasons, was one ...

There’s a very good reason Anfernee Simons Celtic jerseys aren’t exactly a hot item at the NBA Store. Because he may never get to wear one. In terms of trade possibilities, one general manager told Heavy on Celtics flatly, “They’re still very much ...

Anfernee Simons has spent a lot of time working for the right opportunity, and the Celtics might have just provided it. (Mark Blinch / Getty Images) BOSTON — Evan Turner could predict where Anfernee Simons would be during each halftime early in his ...

The Boston Celtics are reportedly exploring the possibility of trading guard Anfernee Simons, who currently holds an expiring contract. His status makes him an appealing option for teams seeking salary flexibility or a chance to negotiate a significant ...

The Boston Celtics acquired Anfernee Simons from the Portland Trail Blazers in the offseason amid their roster overhaul to save money. Simons is expected to have a new but familiar role with the Celtics. Coach Joe Mazzulla is expected to start Payton ...

Boston Celtics insider Jay King predicts the Celtics will trade point guard Anfernee Simons before the end of the 2025-26 NBA season. The Celtics acquired Simons from the Portland Trail Blazers in the offseason for All-Star Jrue Holiday during a summer ...