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Podcast: Locked On Celtics - Daily Podcast On The Boston Celtics
Episode: Celtics TRADE Anfernee Simons for Vucevic, Does Tatum's COMEBACK Change EVERYTHING?
Description: Boston Celtics shake up the roster, sending Anfernee Simons to the Chicago Bulls for Nikola Vucevic and a second-round pick. Does this signal Jayson Tatum’s return is imminent and set the stage for a new-look Celtics frontcourt? SI's John Karalis explores Boston’s bold move, weighing the impact of swapping wing scoring for Vucevic’s floor-spacing, rebounding, and expiring contract—and what it means for Al Horford, Neemias Queta, and Luka Garza’s rotation spots. Key topics include how Brad Stevens is keeping the team’s trade flexibility intact with a sizable traded player exception, salary cap implications, and potentia...