The Portland Trail Blazers guard Jrue Holiday is likely to play for the Boston Celtics in the upcoming season. The trade that was talked about the most this summer was completed recently, and Damian Lillard has finally managed to get traded. Although the player wanted a move to the Heat, he is less likely to mind that since Giannis’ Bucks is likely to give him an equal opportunity for the title as the Miami Heat.
The trade has made Jrue a part of the Blazers’ roster, but he is very less likely to stay with them. Multiple teams, including the Sixers, the Heat, the Clippers, the Lakers, and the Celtics, have shown interest in signing him. The veteran is open to a move, and the Celtics are likely to acquire him, even though it would take a lot of effort to make that happen. Will they be able to pull it off? Here is all the information you need about the trade between the Portland Trail Blazers and the Boston Celtics involving Jrue Holiday.
Why would the Celtics like to sign Jrue Holiday?
The Celtics have a brilliant roster, but they do not have a quality point guard at the moment since they traded Marcus Smart for Kristaps Porzingis in a deal involving three teams. Although the Celtics would have to mess around with heavy contracts and might have to part ways with a few players, they might walk the last mile as well to land the two-time NBA All-Star.
Thank you for everything, Jrue Holiday🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/hX41FgVYvx
— IKE Bucks Podcast (@IKE_Bucks) September 27, 2023
How did Jrue Holiday perform last season?
The UCLA Bruins product played 67 games for the Bucks last season and averaged 19.3 points per game. He also charted 7.4 assists and 5.1 rebounds per game while shooting 38.4 percent from beyond the arc. The Celtics just handed Jaylen Brown the most expensive contract in the history of the league. Can they afford a veteran now?
Jrue Holiday to the Celtics is "definitely not happening," according to sources within Holiday's camp.
"Stevens is not interested…[Portland's] minimum asking price is Brogdon and [Robert] Williams…[Stevens believes] that trade doesn't make Boston better." pic.twitter.com/FpSU77VeR6
— Porzingis SZN ☘️ (@24celts) September 29, 2023
Why would the Blazers trade off Jrue Holiday?
The Blazers will be rebuilding around their young core, and that is why they would be happy to trade off a veteran for a quality return, including some draft picks.
How will the Blazers progress in the post-Damian Lillard era? Will the Celtics win a title with this squad? We’ll keep you updated.
