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

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.

While discussing the difficult decision to trade Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis in the offseason, Brad Stevens revealed the harsh reality of why the trades needed to be completed.