Anfernee Simons: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 29

Bulls asked Celtics about Nikola Vucevic-Anfernee Simons swap earlier in season

When it comes to the Chicago Bulls, Nikola Vucevic’s future is up in the air. Will he stay or will he be traded?. Recently, the Bulls’ purported plan was to keep Vucevic, who’s on an expiring contract.

Boston Celtics News / Total Pro Sports / January 29

NBA Rumors: Anfernee Simons’ Name Popped Up in Trade Talks That Never Gained Traction

The Chicago Bulls and the Boston Celtics are two teams experiencing contrasting fortunes at the moment. With some incredible momentum on their side, the Boston Celtics have surged to number 2 in the East.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / January 28

NBA Rumors: Celtics, Anfernee Simons, Timberwolves, Jaden McDaniels, Knicks

Boston is not in a hurry to duck the luxury tax. According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, the Celtics have made it clear they are not interested in attaching a first-round pick to Anfernee Simons’ $27.7 million expiring contract in a pure cost-cutting move.

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Boston Celtics News / Hardwood Heroics / January 28

Celtics Shut the Door on 2x All-Star as Bulls’ Simons-Based Offer Falls Short: Report

The Boston Celtics are rumored to be in the trade market for a decent starting center. The asset that the team is reportedly interested in parting ways with is guard Anfernee Simons.

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Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / January 28

Anfernee Simons is buying in defensively

After the victory against the Portland Trail Blazers, head coach Joe Mazzulla was asked to assess what he saw from Anfernee Simons on the defensive end. “Just his continued growth,” Mazzulla said firmly.

NBA News / Last Word On Sports / January 27

Simons Trade Target: Why Anfernee Simons Fits the Atlanta Hawks

As the Atlanta Hawks sort out their direction, one name that keeps making quiet sense as a trade target is Celtics guard Anfernee Simons. He is not the headliner who dominates every rumor cycle.

Boston Celtics News / Hardwood Heroics / January 26

NBA Trade Rumors: Anfernee Simons’ $27.6M Expiring Contract Sparks Celtics’ Pursuit of Top Centers

Anfernee Simons and the Boston Celtics have surprised everyone with their strong play in the 2025-26 NBA season. Over the summer, the Celtics lost Jrue Holiday, Al Horford, Kristaps Porzingis and Luke Kornet.

Boston Celtics News / Field Level Media / January 25

Anfernee Simons making case for Boston as Celtics prep for Blazers

Guard Anfernee Simons is frequently linked to trade rumors, but he's making it difficult for the Boston Celtics to move him. Simons and the Celtics will meet the visiting Portland Trail Blazers on Monday, two days after he came off the bench to score 21 points in 28 minutes during a 114-111 loss to Chicago.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / January 23

Mock Trade Has Clippers Landing Celtics' Anfernee Simons to Upgrade Backcourt

It has been an interesting season thus far for the Los Angeles Clippers as they have been able to turn things around after their disappointing start to the year.

NBA News / Yardbarker / January 23

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Boston Celtics News / Athlon Sports / January 21

Mock Trade Sends Celtics’ Anfernee Simons to Bulls for $60 Million Veteran to Address Major Need

The Boston Celtics have been a surprise team in the NBA this season as they currently sit second in the Eastern Conference standings with a 26-16 record.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / January 21

The Celtics should (basically) not make a trade this year

Oh boy, welcome back to our annual Socratic seminar about “should the Celtics make a trade this year?” A tradition unlike any other, it’s one of the most important questions for each Celtics season — answering it can reflect the state of the team, the direction and goals for the coming playoff run or tanking extravaganza.

Boston Celtics News / Hoops Wire / January 19

Celtics’ Anfernee Simons quietly building trade stock

The Celtics may have learned something Thursday night, and it came from a place they were not necessarily expecting. Anfernee Simons delivered his best game of the season in a 119-114 win over the Miami Heat, pouring in 39 points and completely taking over the fourth quarter.

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Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / January 16

Celtics’ Anfernee Simons made an “amazing” no-trade case by scorching the Heat

With 20 days left until the Feb. 5 NBA trade deadline, Boston Celtics guard Anfernee Simons continues to force a difficult discussion within the organization.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / January 16

10 Takeaways from a Celtics comeback win in Miami

The Celtics offense was struggling to get anything going for most of this game. However, when Boston needed a hero, The Anferno answered the call. Anfernee Simons scored a season high 39 points on 13-28 shooting from the field and 7-16 from three.

NBA News / Hardwood Heroics / January 16

'I Know I Could Improve For Sure' – Boston Celtics Guard Names His Most Underrated Trait After 39-Point Outburst Vs. Miami Heat

Anfernee Simons had his best performance in a Boston Celtics uniform to date on Thursday night, as he dropped 39 points, four rebounds, four assists, and seven three-pointers to lead the team to a 119-114 road win over the Miami Heat.

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 15

Anfernee Simons carries the load as Celtics comeback to beat Heat

Reserve Anfernee Simons scored 18 of his season-high 39 points in the fourth quarter as the Boston Celtics rallied to defeat the host Miami Heat 119-114 on Thursday night.

NBA News / Yardbarker / January 16

Anfernee Simons rallies Celtics past Heat with historic performance off bench

The Boston Celtics trailed by as many as 19 to the Miami Heat on Thursday night, and still managed to come away victorious with a 119-114 comeback win.

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Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 15

The only scenario Celtics trade Anfernee Simons

The Boston Celtics are contenders again this season. Not much was expected this season after it appeared they would be without superstar Jayson Tatum throughout the season after he tore his Achilles in last year’s playoff series against the New York Knicks, but now it appears he could be back in February or March.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / January 11

NBA Notes: Cavs, De’Andre Hunter, Celtics, Anfernee Simons, Bulls

The Cavaliers thought they had finally solved their long-running small forward issue when they acquired De’Andre Hunter at last year’s trade deadline. Instead, the fit has remained uneven, especially when Hunter is asked to start.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / January 6

Celtics Getting More Clarity on Potential Trade Piece Anfernee Simons

The Boston Celtics destroyed the Chicago Bulls on Monday night at the TD Garden, 115-101, and they had two 20-point scorers in the process. Shockingly, neither was the red-hot Jaylen Brown, who, with 14 points, scored below 20 for the first time since November.