NBA News Update: Simons, Jokubaitis, Sixers, Nets & More | Trade Rumors & Highlights
The Celtics are struggling to find a trade partner for Anthony Simons despite their best efforts according to a report by Grant Ath for fastbreakjournal.com. This comes after the costcutting club traded Drew Holiday and his three-year contract for Simons in the offseason. Simons has been a strong performer, averaging 19.9 points and 4.5 assists per game over the past four seasons for Portland. However, his expiring $27.7 million contract has made it difficult for Boston to flip him. The Celtics are currently operating about $4 million above the first tax apron and $12 million above the luxury tax line, and dealing Simons could help them move out of the apron and take another step toward escaping the tax entirely. In other Atlantic Division news, draft and stash player Rokus Yokobitis, whose rights are owned by the Knicks, has joined Bayern Munich on a three-year deal. Yokabitis, a second round pick in 2021, has seven years of Euro League experience and is considered one of Europe’s biggest talents. The Sixers have been excluded from the league’s annual Christmas slate for the first time in four seasons, and they also don’t have a national TV game during opening week or Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This comes as no surprise as they only won 24 games last season due to injuries. The Sixers need Joel Embiid, Paul George, and Tyrese Maxi to stay relatively healthy to improve their performance. Finally, the Nets are taking a hardline approach with restricted free agent Cam Thomas.
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