The NBA trade deadline is less than a month away, and the Boston Celtics are expected to make a move. Since arriving via trade during the summer, Anfernee Simons immediately emerged as the Celtics’ most logical trade chip.

The Celtics continue to win, but a familiar trade idea raises questions about timing and continuity ahead of the February deadline.

Anfernee Simons seemed like a potential trade candidate, but it doesn't sound like the Celtics are desperate to move him ahead of February's deadline.

"I think I understood coming into the game like how tough the game was going to be, mentally and physically," he said.