NBA trade rumor: Los Angeles Clippers eye Jrue Holiday to build elite backcourt with Harden
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The Los Angeles Clippers are creating a stir in the NBA trade rumor world as they aim to acquire Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday. With James Harden expected to stick around in Los Angeles, the Clippers are considering ways to enhance their backcourt, and Holiday's championship experience along with his defensive skills make him a prime target.
Clippers revisit Jrue Holiday pursuit amid Celtics' financial constraints
The Clippers have had their eye on Jrue Holiday for a while now. Back in 2023, they tried to get him but lost out to the Celtics, who sent Malcolm Brogdon, Robert Williams III, and a couple of future first-round picks to the Portland Trail Blazers for Holiday. Now, with the Celtics dealing with hefty luxury tax penalties—over $40 million into the luxury tax and $20 million into the second apron—they might be more willing to trade high-salary guys like Holiday to ease their financial burden.
Holiday, who has won the NBA championship twice and made the All-Defensive Team six times, put up averages of 11.1 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 3.9 assists in the 2024–25 regular season. His defensive abilities and leadership could really enhance Harden's scoring skills, forming a strong backcourt partnership for the Clippers.
To make a trade happen, the Clippers could think about putting together a deal that features players like Bogdan Bogdanovic ($16 million salary) and Drew Eubanks ($4.75 million), plus a young talent like Jordan Miller or Cam Christie to balance the salaries.
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But whether the Celtics would go for this kind of offer would hinge on how they view the potential and compatibility of the new players with their team.
For the Celtics, moving Holiday could ease their financial burden and give them a chance to nurture younger players, particularly since star Jayson Tatum is likely to be out for most or all of the upcoming season due to injury. Even without Tatum, the Celtics are feeling good about their competitiveness, highlighting the team's depth and resilience.
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The Clippers are back on the Jrue Holiday train, which fits perfectly with their aim to create a championship-worthy team around James Harden. On the flip side, the Celtics might consider trading Holiday as a smart move to handle their finances and focus on the team's future. As the NBA offseason rolls on, this possible trade is definitely something to keep an eye on, as it could have big effects for both teams.
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