Free Agent/Trade/Waiver Thread, 2025-26, part 2

[Shak_Celts]

Okay, Simmons got that number as you all know, now I think I’m safe to watch his videos… at least it seems we’re going to see him play for us. Whether it’s deadline or a month into the season, a number means he’s going to get some games.

Well...it does until it doesn't maybe...

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Yes, I remember this, but it was when we had to get off the money to sign Boucher. We chose Boucher over Niang. We don’t HAVE to get off Simons atm.


Okay, if I’m being real, it’s been a long time. I NEED TO WATCH THE VIDEOS!! It’s what I do for everybody, we’re holding on too long for me to keep holding out. Let a sista live in, he’s ours for a few games!

Garza and Minott only have a couple videos of nba play, probably can’t put either into a 20 minute video total. I have watched Boucher, but of course they didn’t let him play much so the new stuff is over quick. I also know more about Boucher’s play because he was a Raptors.

[Hal14]

Okay, Simmons got that number as you all know, now I think I’m safe to watch his videos… at least it seems we’re going to see him play for us. Whether it’s deadline or a month into the season, a number means he’s going to get some games.

Well...it does until it doesn't maybe...

Read on Twitter

Yes, I remember this, but it was when we had to get off the money to sign Boucher. We chose Boucher over Niang. We don’t HAVE to get off Simons atm.


Okay, if I’m being real, it’s been a long time. I NEED TO WATCH THE VIDEOS!! It’s what I do for everybody, we’re holding on too long for me to keep holding out. Let a sista live in, he’s ours for a few games!

Garza and Minott only have a couple videos of nba play, probably can’t put either into a 20 minute video total. I have watched Boucher, but of course they didn’t let him play much so the new stuff is over quick. I also know more about Boucher’s play because he was a Raptors.

We don't have to get off Simons' money..but it does seem like that's what the front office wants to do:

https://nesn.com/2025/08/nba-buzz-celtics-reportedly-want-to-trade-new-acquisition/

[Shak_Celts]

Well...it does until it doesn't maybe...

Read on Twitter

Yes, I remember this, but it was when we had to get off the money to sign Boucher. We chose Boucher over Niang. We don’t HAVE to get off Simons atm.


Okay, if I’m being real, it’s been a long time. I NEED TO WATCH THE VIDEOS!! It’s what I do for everybody, we’re holding on too long for me to keep holding out. Let a sista live in, he’s ours for a few games!

Garza and Minott only have a couple videos of nba play, probably can’t put either into a 20 minute video total. I have watched Boucher, but of course they didn’t let him play much so the new stuff is over quick. I also know more about Boucher’s play because he was a Raptors.

We don't have to get off Simons' money..but it does seem like that's what the front office wants to do:

https://nesn.com/2025/08/nba-buzz-celtics-reportedly-want-to-trade-new-acquisition/

That’s not what I meant, I mean, we don’t have to get off of it right now. We all know they want to get off the money before they have to pay.

[bucknersrevenge]

Okay, Simmons got that number as you all know, now I think I’m safe to watch his videos… at least it seems we’re going to see him play for us. Whether it’s deadline or a month into the season, a number means he’s going to get some games.

Well...it does until it doesn't maybe...

Read on Twitter

Yes, I remember this, but it was when we had to get off the money to sign Boucher. We chose Boucher over Niang. We don’t HAVE to get off Simons atm.


Okay, if I’m being real, it’s been a long time. I NEED TO WATCH THE VIDEOS!! It’s what I do for everybody, we’re holding on too long for me to keep holding out. Let a sista live in, he’s ours for a few games!

Garza and Minott only have a couple videos of nba play, probably can’t put either into a 20 minute video total. I have watched Boucher, but of course they didn’t let him play much so the new stuff is over quick. I also know more about Boucher’s play because he was a Raptors.

I feel every bit of this. Ain't mad at all. Been doing the same. We got a whole month left and it's taking a year.

[playa-hater]

So who do I see this morning? At a local private training center in basketball?? Jonathan Kuminga and about six of his so called trainers, with none other than Scott Perry from the sacramento kings.

And what did I witness? One of the worst body language workouts I've seen in a player at that level.. If Jonathan Kuminga had some critics about his shooting. He certainly didn't help his cause as he wasn't making ****.. But even worse he looked like he didn't even care.

[djFan71]

I think Pritchard may end up playing the Tatum role. Start, sit early, come back in with all bench and run things. Could be White, but I think PP may be a little better suited for it.

[phincsfan]

So who do I see this morning? At a local private training center in basketball?? Jonathan Kuminga and about six of his so called trainers, with none other than Scott Perry from the sacramento kings.

And what did I witness? One of the worst body language workouts I've seen in a player at that level.. If Jonathan Kuminga had some critics about his shooting. He certainly didn't help his cause as he wasn't making ****.. But even worse he looked like he didn't even care.

I'll always stand by my opinion that Morant has been the most overrated player over the last decade, but Kuminga is definitely high on that list.

[playa-hater]

I think Pritchard may end up playing the Tatum role. Start, sit early, come back in with all bench and run things. Could be White, but I think PP may be a little better suited for it.

Does the Tatum role come with over dribble step back 3s at the end of quarters??

[playa-hater]

So who do I see this morning? At a local private training center in basketball?? Jonathan Kuminga and about six of his so called trainers, with none other than Scott Perry from the sacramento kings.

And what did I witness? One of the worst body language workouts I've seen in a player at that level.. If Jonathan Kuminga had some critics about his shooting. He certainly didn't help his cause as he wasn't making ****.. But even worse he looked like he didn't even care.

I'll always stand by my opinion that Morant has been the most overrated player over the last decade, but Kuminga is definitely high on that list.

I am wondering if Kuminga purposely stank up his workout because he doesn't want to be traded to Sac-town. As for the most overrated, I have to think about that.. But Ja is way more hype and flash than Substance.

[Parliament10]

I think Pritchard may end up playing the Tatum role. Start, sit early, come back in with all bench and run things. Could be White, but I think PP may be a little better suited for it.

Agreed. That seems tailor made for Pritchard.

[bigfoot_cryptozoology]

Denver and the 76s have expressed interest in Simons...

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[playa-hater]

Denver and the 76s have expressed interest in Simons...

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Assuming true. what "might" they offer?? or what would we want, realistically speaking of course.

[redslastlaugh]

Not seeing how the money adds up to make a legal trade in either DEN or PHI case

I would assume from Denver they want to move Nnaji and Peyton Watson to create space to resign Braun who will get a big raise next year. But Nnaji and Watson is not close to a salary match.
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Philly I asssume would want off of Drummond & Oubre and possibly to get something in a sign and trade with Grimes ... but I don't know how or if that would work moneywise

I also saw this on social media and a lot of rage in the comments expressed against Sam Amico, calling him a fake reporter (Sam Amick is the real one) and this Den/Philly report is click bait ... so who knows

Denver and the 76s have expressed interest in Simons...

Read on Twitter

Assuming true. what "might" they offer?? or what would we want, realistically speaking of course.

[Celts17Pride]

If Sam Amico reports something it's basically click bait. Wouldn't put too much into it.

[phincsfan]

C's get Josh Green and Connaughton

Hornets gets Cam Johnson and Jonas

Denver gets Simons and Sam.

I had to take off the aggregation restriction for that to go through.

C's would officially be a lottery team

I'm a big Sam fan but IMO, the Rico and Ooooogo' draft selections were to eventually find Sam's replacement.

[colincb]

Brett Siegel@BrettSiegelNBA on latest trade rumors re Simons ·4h

"The 76ers are $9.8M from the first apron, have yet to sign Quentin Grimes, and have plenty of backcourt depth they're high on.

The Nuggets just cleared money this offseason for a reason and would need to trade Cam Johnson or Aaron Gordon. That's not happening."

[Celts17Pride]

Brett Siegel@BrettSiegelNBA on latest trade rumors re Simons ·4h

"The 76ers are $9.8M from the first apron, have yet to sign Quentin Grimes, and have plenty of backcourt depth they're high on.

The Nuggets just cleared money this offseason for a reason and would need to trade Cam Johnson or Aaron Gordon. That's not happening."

Brett Siegel basically calling out Sam Amico as a hack. Don't disagree. If you are going to make something up at least make it believable.

[165bows]

Brett Siegel@BrettSiegelNBA on latest trade rumors re Simons ·4h

"The 76ers are $9.8M from the first apron, have yet to sign Quentin Grimes, and have plenty of backcourt depth they're high on.

The Nuggets just cleared money this offseason for a reason and would need to trade Cam Johnson or Aaron Gordon. That's not happening."

Brett Siegel basically calling out Sam Amico as a hack. Don't disagree. If you are going to make something up at least make it believable.

I always assume the really silly reports are just favors for agents. Simons if He's Still Around is a FA next summer, can't look good to have an impending contract negotiation and the whole league knows people don't want him at this money.

[Parliament10]

Brett Siegel@BrettSiegelNBA on latest trade rumors re Simons ·4h

"The 76ers are $9.8M from the first apron, have yet to sign Quentin Grimes, and have plenty of backcourt depth they're high on.

The Nuggets just cleared money this offseason for a reason and would need to trade Cam Johnson or Aaron Gordon. That's not happening."

Brett Siegel basically calling out Sam Amico as a hack. Don't disagree. If you are going to make something up at least make it believable.

I always assume the really silly reports are just favors for agents. Simons if He's Still Around is a FA next summer, can't look good to have an impending contract negotiation and the whole league knows people don't want him at this money.

Yeah. Simons' contract is just a burden. But, it's only one year, instead of Jrue's multi-year.
Brad Stevens seems to be waiting too long, to pawn Simons off. Unless he's waiting to Aggregate?

[bucknersrevenge]

Brett Siegel basically calling out Sam Amico as a hack. Don't disagree. If you are going to make something up at least make it believable.

I always assume the really silly reports are just favors for agents. Simons if He's Still Around is a FA next summer, can't look good to have an impending contract negotiation and the whole league knows people don't want him at this money.

Yeah. Simons' contract is just a burden. But, it's only one year, instead of Jrue's multi-year.
Brad Stevens seems to be waiting too long, to pawn Simons off. Unless he's waiting to Aggregate?

He's just knows Simons isn't going anywhere unless he comes up off a FRP. That's the only way Simons is going anywhere and Brad knows that. He'll obviously listen if an offer comes in but he knows that one won't. And it's gonna be next to impossible to move him during the season unless some important player on a playoff team gets injured. Simons is probably gonna be here the whole year.