Celtics Notes: Anfernee Simons Trade Update, $6.1 Billion Sale Takes Huge Step, More Schedule Revealed

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The Boston Celtics will be looking increasingly different this season, but one of the newest additions may be shipped off before the new year even begins. An NBA insider revealed what he believes an Anfernee Simons trade could look like if Boston pulled the trigger.
Additionally, the impending $6.1 billion sale of the Celtics has a major update from the league. The NBA's Board of Governors weighed in on the deal before it moves to be finalized.
Finally, another detail of the upcoming schedule has been revealed as the Celtics will be participating in a special Martin Luther King Day broadcast. Boston will be one of four games on MLK Day that will be broadcast on NBC and/or Peacock.
Here’s more information on these stories and all the latest Celtics news (click the headline for the full article):
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Celtics’ $6.1 Billion Sale Gets Massive Update From NBA
Celtics to Play Historic East Foes on Special Martin Luther King Day Broadcast
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Celtics Tweets of the Day:
Our NBA Cup Schedule is HERE ☘️ pic.twitter.com/m1aqbbBAcU
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) August 13, 2025
Amazon will feature Friday night doubleheaders on Prime Video throughout the regular season.
— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) August 13, 2025
The first NBA on Prime doubleheader (Friday, Oct. 24) will showcase two playoff rematches from last season.
NBA Schedule Release presented by @Ticketmaster. pic.twitter.com/uxkGWOaG91
BREAKING: The sale of the Boston Celtics to a group led by Bill Chisholm has been unanimously approved by the NBA Board of Governors. pic.twitter.com/27lZRHXXIE
— Front Office Sports (@FOS) August 13, 2025
Wait… these are all Jayson Tatum. https://t.co/MVWzIbmaJZ pic.twitter.com/eUkYMHdXpQ
— CelticsUnite (@CelticsUnite18) August 13, 2025
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