21 days ago

Celtics Trade Anfernee Simons for Nikola Vucevic

The Bulls have traded Nikola Vucevic and a second-round pick to the Celtics for Anfernee Simons and a second-round pick in return. Vucevic is averaging 16.9ppg and 9rpg this season, giving the Celtics much stronger center play and reducing their tax bill from $39.5 million to $17 million, escaping the first apron. Simons has averaged 14.2ppg this season.