Celtics reportedly trading Jrue Holiday to Trail Blazers for Anfernee Simons, draft picks
Boston Celtics' Jrue Holiday dribbles the ball during the second half of Game 3 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series against the New York Knicks, Saturday, May 10, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith)
Jrue Holiday is headed to Portland.
The Trail Blazers struck a deal with the Boston Celtics to acquire Holiday on Monday night, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. In exchange, the Trail Blazers are sending Anfernee Simons and a pair of future second-round draft picks to Boston.
This post will be updated with more information shortly.
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