He took a small step back last season statistics wise but he just turned 26 years old and is about to enter the prime years of his career. Simons is an electric offensive player with the ball in his hands.

The Boston Celtics are “actively trying to trade Anfernee Simons,” according to NBA insider Brian Windhorst of ESPN.  The Celtics acquired Simons from the Portland Trail Blazers in the Jrue Holiday trade.

What Simons’ role would be on a competitive team remains a bit of a mystery, but his natural scoring instincts could translate anywhere. An Anfernee Simons heater is great television.

Anfernee Simons made a driving layup at the buzzer to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a nail-biting 126-124 win over the visiting Denver Nuggets on Thursday night.

Majok – full name: Simon Makuei Akol Majok – was born in Akak, a tiny east African village of about 7,000 people in Twic County, Warrap State. The oldest of four boys, he grew up playing soccer and volleyball.

Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons dunks against the Washington Wizards during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Monday, March 17, 2025.

Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce believe Boston may have sacrificed crucial team chemistry and defensive prowess by trading Jrue Holiday for Anfernee Simons' scoring.