Fansided · Jul 31, 2025
Jrue Holiday just gave Celtics brutal reminder with latest statement
Former Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday | Elsa/GettyImagesJust over a month ago, Jrue Holiday’s time with the Boston Celtics came to an end when he was traded to the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for Anfernee Simons. Holiday’s exit didn’t come as a surprise, as there’d been speculation that Boston would be busy in the trade market this summer to combat the penalties that come with being a second-apron team. The two-time All-Star and his $104 million owed over the next three seasons were one of the more obvious pieces to move in a cost-cutting deal.