The Celtics made out well in the Jrue Holiday trade, landing an intriguing (albeit incomplete) player in Anfernee Simons. Here’s what Boston can expect from its newest guard.

Anfernee Simons #1 of the Portland Trail Blazers drives to the basket against Payton Pritchard #11 of the Boston Celtics during the second half at TD Garden on March 05, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts.

The Boston Celtics traded Jrue Holiday to Portland in exchange for Anfernee Simons and draft picks. Here's what to know about Simons.

Simons's 3-point shooting could make him a key scorer in Joe Mazzulla's system, or a trade chip for Brad Stevens.

In the Holiday deal, they saved some money while acquiring a quality guard in Anfernee Simons. Simons is not the player Holiday is, but he is a player capable of scoring 20 points on any given night.

Anfernee Simons in ‘hardest mental battle’ amid Blazers’ losing, but won’t ask for trade Once an up-and-coming star, Simons’ ascent has stalled this season.

They traded Jrue Holiday to the Trail Blazers in exchange for Anfernee Simons and two second-round picks, according to ESPN. Jrue Holiday was a key part of the Celtics’ championship core.

ESPN reported that the Celtics would get Anfernee Simons and two second-round draft picks from the Trail Blazers.

NBA legend Dwyane Wade explained why he loves the Celtics' trade to acquire young star Anfernee Simons from the Trail Blazers.

Boston traded guard Jrue Holiday to the Portland Trail Blazers for guard Anfernee Simons and two second-round draft picks, according to a report from ESPN’s Shams Charania.

The Boston Celtics acquired guard Anfernee Simons and the Portland Trail Blazers received guard Jrue Holiday in trade between the two teams.