Gio Rivera
Reporter for SB Nation’s CelticsBlog.
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- Anfernee Simons is already getting started, making his Bulls debut and stepping back into a starting lineup role.
- On June 15, the Celtics had a projected salary and luxury tax of $540 million. Seven months and three weeks later, after parting ways with Anfernee Simons, Josh Minott, and Xavier Tillman Sr., Boston has reduced that total to $186.5 million.
- Trade alert: Celtics send Josh Minott to the Nets, per ESPN’s Shams Charania.
- Xavier Tillman to the Hornets, per ESPN’s Shams Charania. That gets the Celtics out of the luxury tax and opens up three roster spots on the team.
- Knowing everything Anfernee Simons brought to the Celtics, all while navigating the constant uncertainty of his future, makes his departure sting a bit, as he moves on to Chicago. www.celticsblog.com/articles/131...
- The Celtics have agreed to a two-year, $2.7 million deal with rookie Amari Williams, according to Marc Stein. Boston makes quick use of the opening from Chris Boucher’s departure to convert Williams’ contract.
- Neemias Queta turned a disadvantaged situation for the Celtics into a valuable opportunity in Houston, leaving his mark with a statement performance. “Neemy was the best version of himself.” www.celticsblog.com/articles/131...
- The Al Horford, Kristaps Porziņģis tribute videos will make for an emotional night on March 18.
- Ime Udoka has been ejected from tonight’s Celtics-Rockets matchup, as Boston leads Houston by 22 points to end the 3rd.
- Rafael Devers and Alex Bregman in exchange for Isiah Kiner-Falefa. Craig Breslow and the Red Sox are a joke.
- With hours to spare after trading Anfernee Simons, the Celtics were forced to adjust on short notice in Dallas. That’s where Luka Garza and his “confident” 3-point shot came through. www.celticsblog.com/articles/131...
