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.

ESPN's Brian Windhorst reported that the Celtics are "actively" shopping Anfernee Simons as they attempt to clear more cap space.