Should the Boston Celtics trade Anfernee Simons for Chicago Bulls big man Nikola Jukevic? To be fair for those fans of the Celtics who are concerned about the very real untested nature of Boston’s frontcourt rotation heading into the NBA’s 2025-26 regular season have a point given the paucity of such experienced players in it.
The thought of Neemias Queta, Xavier Tillman Sr., Chris Boucher, and Luka Garza holding down the five spot next season is an understandably fraught proposition until it proves otherwise. But does it make sense for Boston to take on Vooch’s contract for Simons’ given the Bulls big man’s age? At 34 years old, most of his best play is behind him, and could leave the team in free agency next summer as well.
The folks behind the “NESN” YouTube channel put together a clip from their “Hold My Banner” podcast featuring hosts George Balekji and Ountae Campbell breaking down the pros and cons of such a trade. Check it out below!
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