Horford will enter unrestricted free agency this summer for the first time since 2019. The last time he was a free agent, he left the Boston Celtics for the Philadelphia 76ers. He came back to the Celtics two years later, but Horford's departure may have been what prevented them from making the NBA Finals the two years he was off the team.

According to league sources the Celtics have explored the idea of flipping Simons’ $27.7 million expiring contract.

Looking to continue shedding salary, the Celtics have explored the idea of flipping Anfernee Simons’ $27.7 million expiring contract, according to league sources. In such a move, they would be