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Anfernee Simons Traded to Chicago
The Boston Celtics have traded guard Anfernee Simons and a second-round pick to the Chicago Bulls in exchange for center Nikola Vucevic and a second-round pick. Simons was traded from the Portland Trail Blazers to the Celtics last offseason in a deal that included Jrue Holiday. After averaging over 19 points per game in three straight seasons with the Blazers, Simons regressed in Boston, averaging just 14.2 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 2.4 assists in 24 minutes per game this season. While the Bulls appear to be loaded at guard, with Coby White, Jaden Ivey, Ayo Dosunmu, and Mike Conley Jr. among their options at the position, Simons should see an uptick in offensive production compared to what he delivered in Boston. This move is also fantastic for the short-term outlook for Celtics point guard Payton Pritchard, who should have more of an offensive impact with Simons out of the picture.
Source: Shams Charania - ESPN
Source: Shams Charania - ESPN
