The Celtics are shifting expectations this offseason but remain in the mix for one of the most intriguing names left in free agency.

Ben Simmons’ future is uncertain, but he reportedly has a preferred landing spot — and it isn’t the New York Knicks — ahead of the upcoming NBA season.

To begin the offseason, the Celtics traded veteran star point guard Jrue Holiday to the Portland Trail Blazers. Boston received Anfernee Simons as the key piece in return. Kristaps Porzingis was then traded to the Atlanta Hawks, with Georges Niang coming back to the Celtics.