Oregon Senator Calls Trading Anfernee Simons for Jrue Holiday ‘Crazy’

Oregon senator calls trading Anfernee Simons for Jrue Holiday ‘crazy’

Senate Republican Leader Daniel Bonham (R-District 26) clearly loves the Portland Trail Blazers, but he wasn’t too thrilled with the team’s recent trade ahead of Wednesday night’s NBA draft.

Grading Celtics Trading Jrue Holiday for Anfernee Simons

The Boston Celtics made their first trade of the offseason, sending out Jrue Holiday to the Portland Trail Blazers for guard Anfernee Simons and two second-round picks.

Fantasy basketball: How values shift for Jrue Holiday, Anfernee Simons

Eric Moody looks at how the trade of Jrue Holiday for Anfernee Simons impacts the fantasy values of both players.

Jrue Holiday trade grades: Trail Blazers gain experience, Celtics add scoring punch with Anfernee Simons

Here's how the deal grades out for both sides.

Jrue Holiday trade grades: Celtics address issues with Anfernee Simons, while more questions for Trail Blazers

Boston just hit another home run on the trade market, Portland not so much

Reaction To Jrue Holiday-Anfernee Simons Trade

The Celtics pulled off a tremendous swap by not only getting off of Jrue Holiday‘s contract but also getting draft capital in return, John Hollinger of The Athletic opines. Holiday has three years and $104.4MM left on his deal and it was fair to wonder whether the Celtics would have to attach a first-round pick or two to deal him, Hollinger writes. Instead, they’ll receive Anfernee Simons and two second-rounders from the Trail Blazers. Boston co…