The Celtics acquired Simons for Jrue Holiday in a swap with the Portland Trail Blazers, though the 26-year-old could be rerouted before ever suiting up in Celtics green. Alan Goldsher of SI.com recently discussed another one-for-one swap involving Simons, which would send him to the Chicago Bulls for two-time All-Star big man Nikola Vucevic.

Celtics Named Favorites to Land Damian Lillard After Anfernee Simons Trade Report originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Boston Celtics officially acquired Anfernee Simons from the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday in exchange for Jrue Holiday. Even though he is on the team, it may not remain that way before Opening Night.

Guys, tearing down an NBA team can be fun! After all, you have the carte blanche to execute impulsive player swaps, the kind of thoughtless, blindingly fast transactions you’d make on Robinhood or E-Trade.