The Celtics acquired Anfernee Simons in the deal that sent Holiday to the Portland Trail Blazers, but Simons is widely viewed as a potential trade candidate. He is entering the final year of his contract and is slated to earn $27.7 million this coming season. Evidently, Boston would prefer to cut bait with him.

The NBA has been ranked once again by the folks behind the NBA 2K basketball simulation franchise once again, with fresh ratings released for each of the players who collectively make up all 30 teams in the Association.