Brad Stevens and the Celtics are "retooling" this offseason, but believes the four players he's brought in this offseason will help Boston compete next season.

Boston Celtics guard Derrick White says it has been "tough" to watch members of the 2024 championship roster like Jrue Holiday, Kristaps Porziņģis and Luke Kornet depart this offseason.

Derrick White was one of many Celtics who heard their names in trade rumors this offseason as Brad Stevens retooled the roster after Jayson Tatum’s Achilles tear. Second apron penalties led to trades of Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis last month,

Moving Simons makes sense for such an end, as he is a talented young if faulted player on a large expiring deal.

The Boston Celtics officially acquired Anfernee Simons for Jrue Holiday on Monday. Though Simons is not the same player as Holiday, he is an efficient scorer who has averaged between 17 and 22 points per game over the last four seasons. When the Celtics made the trade official, Brad Stevens said the following about the new Celtic:

The Boston Celtics are reportedly exploring the possibility of flipping guard Anfernee Simons after acquiring him in a trade that sent veteran guard Jrue Holiday to the Portland Trail Blazers this offseason.