Celtics Named Favorites to Land Damian Lillard After Anfernee Simons Trade Report originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Boston Celtics officially acquired Anfernee Simons from the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday in exchange for Jrue Holiday. Even though he is on the team, it may not remain that way before Opening Night.

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A fter the Boston Celtics traded for Anfernee Simons in a cost-cutting move (sending Jrue Holiday to Portland), the Celtics found themselves at a fork in the road. Down one path w