Overview
- NBA insider Jake Fischer reports Boston is monitoring the big-man market and views Anfernee Simons’ expiring contract as a primary trade asset.
- ESPN’s Bobby Marks projects Chris Boucher as the most likely Celtic to be traded, citing the team’s position roughly $12 million over the tax and potential savings of about $9 million.
- Bobby Marks also says a Simons trade is unlikely given his sixth‑man value, noting he’s averaging 13.5 points with 40.2% three-point shooting.
- Media outlets have floated possible frontcourt options — Nikola Vucevic, Nic Claxton, Ivica Zubac, Daniel Gafford, and a Jonathan Kuminga‑plus‑Al Horford scenario — framing them as potential targets rather than confirmed pursuits.
- Jayson Tatum has told Chris Haynes he intends to return before the playoffs after last May’s Achilles tear, though no official timetable has been announced.