Does it really make sense for the Boston Celtics to trade away vet guard Jrue Holiday?
Does it really make sense for the Boston Celtics to trade away vet guard Jrue Holiday? The Celtics are currently looking at a historic payroll and tax bill thanks to the second apron penalties of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) Boston is currently needing to navigate.
Complicating things is the Achilles tendon injury star forward Jayson Tatum is currently expected to miss most or all of next season with -- and the need of having enough talent on the roster to compete for titles once he is healthy again. Can Boston find a way to get below the second apron without having to trade away the UCLA alum this offseason?
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The hosts of the CLNS Media "The Big Three NBA" podcast, A. Sherrod Blakely, Gary Washburn, and Kwani Lunis, took some time on a recent episode of their show to talk over whether it makes sense. Take a look at the clip embedded below to hear what they had to say.
If you enjoy this pod, check out the "How Bout Them Celtics," "First to the Floor," and the many other New England sports podcasts available on the CLNS Media network: https://ytubl.ink/3Ffk
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