US EditionJrue Holiday Is Old, Expensive and Maybe Exactly What the Trail Blazers Need
- Just before the 2025 NBA draft, the Boston Celtics sent Jrue Holiday to Portland in exchange for Anfernee Simons along with two future second-round draft selections.
- The trade was driven by the Celtics' need to lower their payroll following their 2024 championship, despite Holiday's significant contributions and the expensive contract commitment he agreed to in April 2024, which extends for four more years at a total value exceeding $130 million.
- Simons, nine years younger and an explosive scorer who averaged 19.3 points per game last season, is seen as a roster bolster but may soon be flipped for further cost-cutting.
- Holiday will earn $32.4 million next season and is expected to remain a mentor and vital veteran presence on Portland's young, mixed roster including Scoot Henderson and Shaedon Sharpe.
- This transaction marks a significant Celtics roster change and salary adjustment, while Portland hopes Holiday's leadership advances their Western Conference competitiveness.
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What is sure to be a busy summer for the Celtics kicked off in a big way with Monday’s trade of Jrue Holiday to Portland - The Boston Globe
Regardless of whether Anfernee Simons is in Boston’s long-term plans, other notable moves figure to follow in the coming days.
Forsberg: Reacting to Holiday trade and Simons' addition for Celtics
The first domino has fallen for the Boston Celtics. It won’t be the last. The Celtics started the anticipated overhaul of their championship core late Monday night by dealing Jrue Holiday to the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for Anfernee Simons and a pair of second-round picks, per ESPN’s Shams Charania. The Celtics get off the three seasons and $100-plus million remaining on Holiday’s contract but save just $4.7 million for the upcoming 20…
Trail Blazers plan to keep Jrue Holiday after Celtics trade (report)
The Trail Blazers once again acquired Jrue Holiday in a deal with the Celtics right before the 2025 NBA Draft. Holiday drew interest from multiple teams around the league, though the Celtics shipped him to Portland for Anfernee Simons and two second-round draft picks.
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