The Boston Celtics are listening to trade offers for recent acquisition Anfernee Simons, who was part of the Jrue Holiday trade to the Portland Trail Blazers last month in a cost-cutting move. Simons averaged 19.3 points and 4.8 assists last season and is on an expiring deal worth $27.7 million.

The Boston Celtics are reportedly exploring the possibility of flipping guard Anfernee Simons after acquiring him in a trade that sent veteran guard Jrue Holiday to the Portland Trail Blazers this offseason.

The Celtics traded for Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons, but he may not ever appear for Boston if they can find a new trade suitor for him, according to ESPN's Brian Windhorst. / Winslow Townson-Imagn Images

Brad Stevens and the Celtics are "retooling" this offseason, but believes the four players he's brought in this offseason will help Boston compete next season.

Celtics President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens got right to the point on Tuesday when answering several questions from the media.

Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens said it’s “highly unlikely" that the 39-year-old center will return to Boston when asked at a Tuesday press conference.

Boston Celtics general manager Brad Stevens says it is "unlikely" that Al Horford will return to Boston next season.

Horford is considering his options, including retirement, reports Adam Himmelsbach of the Boston Globe. “Horford’s future remains unclear. A league source said Monday that Horford is taking his time while assessing offers from multiple teams but added that the 39-year-old is considering retirement,