Anfernee Simons presenting Celtics with impossible decision at trade deadline

Fansided | February 2, 2026

Anfernee Simons' consistent improvements make it difficult for the Celtics to want to trade him before Thursday's deadline.

Dec 28, 2025; Portland, Oregon, USA; Boston Celtics guard Anfernee Simons (4) and Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) meet after the game at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-Imagn Images | Soobum Im-Imagn Images

NBA Trade Deadline week is officially here. In about 72 hours, all the trade questions that Boston Celtics fans have been asking for months will be answered. Perhaps no question has been repeatedly asked more than “What are the Celtics going to do with Anfernee Simons?