The Boston Celtics are interested in trading for 3x all-star Ben Simmons, per a report from Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium.
https://twitter.com/BleacherReport/status/1457729560355778562
Simmons has yet to play this season for the Philadelphia 76ers due to a lack of “mental readiness.”
76ers’ President of Basketball Operations Daryl Morey has reportedly balked at trade offers not including all-stars; which may have caused speculation that the ailing Celtics would part with all-star Jaylen Brown.
However, many pundits were quick to point out that Brown is regarded near-unanimously as more of an asset than Simmons.
https://twitter.com/KendrickPerkins/status/1457734643948703748
The Celtics and the 76ers wouldn’t likely be able to match salary with other players due to recently signed restrictions prohibiting them from being traded after signing extensions after a specific date.
As of now, it seems like more than a long shot Simmons could end up with the C’s – but stranger things have happened.
