[Scotto] The Celtics offered Anfernee Simons, one first-round pick, and one first-round pick swap to the Clippers in exchange for Ivica Zubac and salary filler. The Clippers declined.
Conversely, if there was a notable center upgrade that could be attained while using Simons’ expiring contract, it could appeal to the Celtics. When the Clippers were struggling with a 6-21 record to begin the season, the Celtics inquired about an exploratory framework around Simons, a first-round pick, and a future first-round pick swap for Ivica Zubac and salary filler, which didn’t gain any traction, league sources told HoopsHype.
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Assuming the picks offered by Boston were the 2026 first-round pick [currently projected to be the 25th overall pick according to Tankathon] and a swap in 2027 that would be in the low 20s as well with Jayson Tatum back in the fold. And since the Clippers already owe a 2027 swap to the Thunder, they’d essentially be giving up Zubac for the 25th overall pick this year and the chance to move up 2 or 3 spots next year.