Celtics Part Ways With $100 Million Sharpshooter in Mock Trade
Summary
The Boston Celtics are considering trading player Anfernee Simons to improve their team during Jayson Tatum's absence due to injury. A proposed trade could involve acquiring players Daniel Gafford and Haywood Highsmith. This move is part of the Celtics' attempts to adapt to unexpected strong performance this season.Key Facts
- The Boston Celtics started the season with a 15-9 record.
- Jayson Tatum is recovering from an Achilles injury and is out for most of the season.
- The Celtics have traded away key players Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis to manage costs.
- Anfernee Simons may be traded to the Brooklyn Nets in a three-team deal.
- The potential trade would bring Daniel Gafford and Haywood Highsmith to the Celtics.
- Daniel Gafford, now with the Dallas Mavericks, previously played for the Chicago Bulls and Washington Wizards.
- Gafford's current salary is $17.2 million, with future yearly earnings of just under $19 million.
- Gafford's stats from the 2023-2024 season include 12.3 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 1.8 blocks per game.
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