The Boston Celtics are surpassing expectations to begin the 2025-26 NBA season. They are third in the Eastern Conference, boast a 15-10 record and a 7-6 record on the road. Multiple members of the roster are showcasing improvements and are staking a claim for a long-term role within the rotation. Nevertheless, Boston is still expected to be active in the trade market as we get closer to the Feb. 5 trade deadline.

However, it’s difficult to predict what type of trades Brad Stevens will look to make. On the one hand, he could continue the retooling process by shedding salary and getting the Celtics under the luxury tax. On the other hand, he could look to double down on the team’s early-season success by chasing an established difference-maker.

Jack Simone and Sam LaFrance discussed those options during a recent episode of the “How ‘Bout Them Celtics?” podcast. The duo touched on potentially moving Anfernee Simons and Sam Hauser, while also postulating some potential trade targets for Stevens and the Celtics front office.

You can watch the full episode by clicking on the embedded video above.

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