Joe Mazzulla's team could prioritize a deep NBA cup run, especially to help instill a winning mindset in the plethora of young talent that will be on the roster.

Simons hasn’t even played a game in a Celtics uniform since being acquired as the headliner in the Holiday trade, but the 26-year-old shooting guard could have strong trade value around the league.

Now, the Celtics will need to figure out what to do in their year without Jayson Tatum.

Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens made the tough decision of disassembling their 2024 championship core by trading away Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis to the Portland Trail Blazers and the Atlanta Hawks this summer.

Stevens discussed departures, arrivals, and where the Celtics go from here.

Simons has appeared in 235 games the past four years, averaging 19.9 points, 4.5 assists, 3.2 three-pointers made and 2.8 rebounds per contest, while shooting 43.6 percent from the field and 38.1 per...