When Zdeno Chara joined the Boston Bruins in 2006, he discovered that his preferred No. 3 was already retired. His alternate choice—No. 33—became a storied symbol of his enduring legacy, now raised to the rafters beside Celtics legend Larry Bird’s iconic jersey.

As whispers of an Anfernee Simons trade swirl, the Boston Celtics also navigate Jayson Tatum’s injury recovery and weigh their future in TD Garden. Each development hints at possible shifts in the team’s roster, leadership priorities, and storied home court.