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.

One of the newest additions is 26-year-old guard Anfernee Simons, who arrived in a trade from the Portland Trail Blazers that sent veteran Jrue Holiday out of Boston in a high-profile deal. Celtics President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens spoke with the media Tuesday and shared high praise for Simons.

The Boston Celtics have the Jrue Holiday deal altered, Brad Stevens speaks on the recent moves, and Jayson Tatum takes a major step on his road to recovery.

The Boston Celtics are actively trying to trade Anfernee Simons days after acquiring him in exchange of Jrue Holiday and draft capital.

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

The Celtics traded for Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons, but he may not ever appear for Boston if they can find a new trade suitor for him, according to ESPN's Brian Windhorst. / Winslow Townson-Imagn Images

Boston Celtics general manager Brad Stevens says it is "unlikely" that Al Horford will return to Boston next season.

Horford is considering his options, including retirement, reports Adam Himmelsbach of the Boston Globe. “Horford’s future remains unclear. A league source said Monday that Horford is taking his time while assessing offers from multiple teams but added that the 39-year-old is considering retirement,