Moving Simons makes sense for such an end, as he is a talented young if faulted player on a large expiring deal.

Over the past few weeks, the Celtics have gone from having their championship-winning roster intact to having an unrecognizable lineup projected for next season. Throughout the offseason, Boston has traded Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis, while also losing Luke Kornet and likely Al Horford in free agency.

Jayson Tatum's injury has also forced the Celtics to reassess their future. Thankfully, the team has been able to hold onto Jaylen Brown and Derrick White. Those two players will stick around as the main core of the roster around Tatum when he returns from the torn Achilles that he suffered during the second round of the NBA Playoffs.

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,