Simons has turned into an important part of Boston's backcourt rotation. Is he too important to the Celtics now?

When the Boston Celtics acquired Anfernee Simons as part of the deal that sent Jrue Holiday to the Portland Trail Blazers ...

Holiday was sent to the Trail Blazers as the Celtics looked to create more financial space, yet they were still able to get a ...

PORTLAND, OREGON - FEBRUARY 08: Anfernee Simons #1 of the Portland Trail Blazers dribbles against the Orlando Magic during the third quarter at Moda Center on February 08, 2022 in Portland, Oregon.

Portland Trail Blazers' Anfernee Simons plays during an NBA basketball game Monday, March 3, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) Jrue Holiday’s acquisition from Portland helped spark the ...

This is a continuation from part 1 which you can find here. Dallas Mavericks Simons and a smaller contract (like Chris Boucher) almost works with Daniel Gafford and Klay Thompson. Here again, in ...