Simons has had his first breakout game with his new ball club after being dealt here in the trade that sent Jrue Holiday back to the Portland Trail Blazers this summer, and the result of the offensive outburst by the Florida native was the first Celtics win of the 2025-26 season on Monday (Oct.

When speaking to the media after the game, Simons noted how he's still adjusting to life within the Celtics rotation. The free-scoring guard noted how the biggest hurdle has been growing accustomed to operating without the ball in his hands as much, following years of being the primary ball-handler with the Portland Trail Blazers.

Anfernee Simons and Chauncey BillupsA day after Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups — a Basketball Hall of Famer — and Heat guard Terry Rozier were implicated in a federal

Anfernee Simons encestó seis triples y para terminar con 25 puntos, y los Celtics de Boston consiguieron su primera victoria de la temporada al vencer el lunes

Chauncey Billups is one of multiple former Celtics who was arrested by the FBI in connection to illegal gambling schemes.

The Portland Trail Blazers are emerging as the clear winners of their Anfernee Simons-Jrue Holiday swap with the Boston Celtics.

Trade chatter is already heating up around the Celtics after Anfernee Simons’ debut in Boston’s season opener.