The Celtics began what could be an offseason of difficult cuts on Monday with the report that the team was trading Jrue Holiday to the Trail Blazers in exchange for Anfernee Simons and two second-round picks.
The salary-shedding measure is part of a larger process the team appears committed to in order to escape the harsh penalties of the NBA’s second luxury tax apron.
Given the specific luxury tax motivation, and Jayson Tatum’s recovery timeline following an Achilles rupture during the playoffs, it points to a potential clearing of the decks moment for Boston’s roster in the 2025-2026 season.