The Boston Celtics have traded for All-Star guard Jrue Holiday in a move with the Portland Trail Blazers. Boston will send Malcolm Brogdon, Robert Williams III, Golden State’s 2024 first round pick, and their own 2029 unprotected first round pick. Holiday joins Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and Kristaps Porzingis on a loaded Celtics with serious title aspirations.
This trade will have big implications for Boston down the line, especially on the financial end. Holiday is owed $36.9 million in salary this year with a $39.4 million player option for next season. The Celtics could be on the hook for north of $150 million in salary for just their top four players alone that year.
For now, though, this is a massive move and helps Boston keep pace with the Milwaukee Bucks and newly acquired superstar guard Damian Lillard. Boston is set to begin training camp this coming week.
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