The Boston Celtics acquired Anfernee Simons from the Jrue Holiday trade, giving the team a younger, cheaper guard, though he could end up getting moved for addi

Boston lost six-time All-Star power forward Jayson Tatum to an Achilles tendon tear during the club's eventual six-game second round playoff series loss to the New York Knicks. Given the extreme nature of the injury, the Celtics are likely to be without Tatum for most or all of the 2025-26 season.

Former Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons posted a farewell message to Rip City on his Instagram page on Monday. Simons, traded to the Boston Celtics for guard Jrue Holiday after seven seasons with the Blazers stated the following:

May 14, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; New York Knicks forward Mikal Bridges (25) controls the ball while Boston Celtics center Al Horford (42) defends in the first half during game five of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images / Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images