Celtics' Jrue Holiday Gets Major Update Amid Trade Rumors
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The Boston Celtics are entering an interesting offseason with new ownership leading the way. With the offseason coming up quickly, a lot of rumors have been surrounding the team.
Even before the Jayson Tatum injury, there were a lot of trade rumors flying around about the Celtics. Boston is expected to look into cost-cutting moves, which could include trading some of their main core players.
Among the players who have been mentioned as possible trade candidates are Jrue Holiday, Derrick White, Kristaps Porzingis, and even Jaylen Brown.
Jrue Holiday #4 of the Boston Celtics reacts during the first quarter in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Finals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on May 27, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Jrue Holiday #4 of the Boston Celtics reacts during the first quarter in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Finals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on May 27, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Photo byHoliday is one of the more likely trade candidates on the roster. He isn't getting any younger and has already shown signs of regression.
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That being said, his contract could cause issues when trying to trade him for the Celtics.
At this point, Holiday has two years and a player option on a third year left on the four-year, $134.4 million deal he signed with the Celtics. There will not be many teams across the NBA interested in taking on that kind of salary.
A new update has been given about Holiday amid the trade rumors.
According to a report from NBA insider Jake Fischer, Boston is "most definitely listening" to trade offers for Holiday.
During the 2024-25 NBA season, Holiday played in 62 games for the Celtics. He averaged 11.1 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.9 assists, and 1.1 steals per game, while shooting 44.3 percent from the floor overall and knocking down 35.3 percent of his three-point attempts.
Those were numbers down from the 2023-24 season. He averaged 12.5 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 4.8 assists in that campaign, shooting 48 percent from the floor and 42.9 percent from three-point distance.
Right now, Holiday is 34 years old. He will turn 35 in June.
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Despite his contract and age, Holiday could interest the right contender. He can still play high level defense and is capable of scoring the ball. Perhaps he could have a bounce-back season from a shooting perspective next season as well.
Expect to continue hearing a lot of rumors surrounding Boston throughout the coming weeks. Holiday is going to be a name that pops up quite often in the rumor mill.
Whether the Celtics trade Holiday or another piece, there is a very good chance that the roster will look different next season. Tatum is also likely to miss most of the year, if not all of it due to the torn Achilles he suffered.
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