Damian Lillard was briefly linked to the Celtics after being waived and stretched by the Bucks, but that possibility came and went quicker than a Jrue Holiday text.

Now, if reports are to be believed, the Celtics have checked in on Ben Simmons, who became an unrestricted free agent earlier this summer after leaving the Los Angeles Clippers. Simmons was once seen as a future MVP candidate due to his elite playmaking, rim finishing and defensive versatility. However, lower back issues have derailed his career.