Anfernee Simons: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 29

Anfernee Simons hits Cavs with logo dagger

The Boston Celtics have rebounded from an 0-3 start to the season to win back-to-back games. The Celtics’ latest win came against the Cleveland Cavaliers, a team that could emerge as a contender in the Eastern Conference.

Boston Celtics News / NBA Analysis Network / October 29

Patrick Beverley and Jason Williams are convinced the Boston Celtics will achieve something despite 1-3 start

After starting the season 0-3, the Boston Celtics picked up their first win of the season over the New Orleans Pelicans. It was a much-needed win from a Boston Celtics team that has struggled mightily without their superstar Jayson Tatum, who is sidelined and recovering from an Achilles tear.

NBA News / CelticsBlog / October 29

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Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / October 28

‘That’s the Ant I know’: Anfernee Simons finally had his Celtics breakout

The start to Anfernee Simons’ Celtics career hadn’t gotten off to a great start. According to PBP Stats, through three games, Boston’s net rating with Simons on the court was -15.5 in 82 minutes while they were a +6.2 in 62 minutes with Simons on the bench (net rating is a teams plus minus per 100 possessions).

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars

The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / October 28

East Notes: Celtics, Anfernee Simons, Pistons, Ausar Thompson, Sixers

Anfernee Simons looked like his old self in Boston’s win at New Orleans, scoring 25 points off the bench and hitting six three-pointers in 32 minutes, as relayed by Souichi Terada of MassLive.

Boston Celtics News / NBA Analysis Network / October 27

Boston Celtics told to promote Anfernee Simons and drop star, ‘put him back on the bench’

The Boston Celtics are looking for answers after an 0-3 start to their season. The Boston Celtics were expected to take a step back this season with Jayson Tatum sidelined with a ruptured right Achilles tendon, but this likely isn’t how they envisioned their season to start.

NBA News / Blazer's Edge / October 25

Anfernee Simons Reacts to Billups Arrest, Celtics Debut

The Portland Trail Blazers traded seven-year veteran Anfernee Simons to the Boston Celtics last summer, saying goodbye to a player they drafted and nurtured through an entire era of the franchise.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 24

Celtics’ Anfernee Simons ‘in shock’ over Chauncey Billups arrest

Mere hours after coaching the Portland Trail Blazers to a 118-114 loss against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Chauncey Billups was arrested and charged with wire-fraud conspiracy and money-laundering conspiracy.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / October 24

Jaylen Brown, Anfernee Simons weigh in on NBA sports gambling arrests

NEW YORK CITY — This time last year, Anfernee Simons was living in Portland and playing under Trail Blazers head coach Chauncy Billups. Life changes quickly.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / October 24

Anfernee Simons received a text praising his defense before Celtics debut

BOSTON — Anfernee Simons flashed the defensive focus from his offseason immediately on opening night. He chased down Tyrese Maxey in transition and ripped the ball from him as Maxey arrived at the rim, breaking up one of the many 76ers breakouts that cost Boston.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / October 23

Parquet Plays: Anfernee Simons showed us he can defend. Will it continue?

“It’s just a matter of whether I want to do it or not,” Anfernee Simons said during Media Day when asked about his potential defensive impact. Simons also noted several times that he and head coach Joe Mazzulla had engaged in extensive conversations about his growth on that end of the floor.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / October 22

Celtics Notes: Jaylen Brown Injury Update, 76ers Missing 3 Players, Anfernee Simons Trade Prediction

After quite a long offseason, the Boston Celtics will finally play regular season basketball today. There is still a question as to whether or not Jaylen Brown will be participating, however, as the Celtics recently listed him as questionable on the injury report.

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Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / October 21

Celtics Insider Predicts Anfernee Simons to Be Traded This Season

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 full of salary shedding moves.

NBA News / Yardbarker / October 20

Jaylen Brown’s leadership role will determine the Celtics' season

When Jayson Tatum went down with a torn Achilles during the Eastern Conference semifinals, it appeared the contention window for the Boston Celtics' slammed shut.

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Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / October 20

Celtics' Anfernee Simons Knows Exactly What He Needs to Improve This Year

The Boston Celtics will look a little different this season. The departure of veteran big man Al Horford to the Golden State Warriors and superstar Jayson

NBA News / Hoops Wire / October 11

NBA Notes: Cavs, Lonzo Ball, Celtics, Anfernee Simons, Rockets

Lonzo Ball is still finding his rhythm — and his fit — in Cleveland. The veteran guard, acquired from the Bulls in July, said he’s grateful to land with a contender and believes the trade benefitted both sides.

Boston Celtics News / The Lead / October 7

Celtics Are Counting on Pritchard, Simons’ Defense

Despite the offseason departure of Jrue Holiday, the Boston Celtics remain in good hands at point guard. Payton Pritchard and Anfernee Simons bring plenty of offensive firepower to the position.

Boston Celtics News / Athlon Sports / September 19

Celtics Could Bolster Frontcourt by Swapping Anfernee Simons for Jazz's Young Center

It has been an interesting offseason thus far for the Boston Celtics as they have elected to make multiple moves to cut salary following Jayson Tatum’s Achilles injury during the playoffs last season.

Boston Celtics News / Hoops Wire / August 29

Execs split on Celtics’ plans for Anfernee Simons as trade rumors linger

The Celtics are keeping Anfernee Simons’ name in the trade rumor mill. Very much so, in fact. At least according to one general manager who told Steve Bulpett of Heavy.com that Boston is still “very much willing” to talk trade scenarios involving the guard.

Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / August 29

Celtics may have to wait for trade deadline to move recently added scorer

Brad Stevens has been forced to move a lot of pieces for the Celtics this offseason, but one move may have to wait until the trade deadline.

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Does Anfernee Simons Make Sense as a Sixers Trade Target?

A recent NBA rumor suggests the Philadelphia 76ers and Denver Nuggets have expressed interest in trading for Anfernee Simons, according to Sam Amico. Last season, Simons averaged 19.3 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 4.8 assists over 70 games. In seven seasons with the Trail Blazers, Simons has made 389 appearances.