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This year's playoffs were tough for the Boston Celtics. Not only did the team lose to the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference semifinals in six games, but Jayson Tatum also tore his right Achilles tendon in Game 4. The All-Star could miss all of next season.
The Celtics could break up their core this summer since their payroll will reach around $500 million if no changes are made.
With that said, one NBA analyst proposed that the Celtics trade veteran point guard Jrue Holiday, who helped Boston win the 2024 championship against the Dallas Mavericks in five games.
Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday (4)© Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
Andy Bailey of Bleacher Report proposed that Boston trade Holiday to the Orlando Magic for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Gary Harris, Cory Joseph and a 2027 first-round pick swap.
This deal would pair Holiday with Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner.
"If the Celtics shop Holiday, it'll be interesting to see what kind of trade value he has," Bailey wrote. "He turns 35 in June, just averaged 11.1 points with a below-average three-point percentage this season and is set to make at least $32 million in each of the next three seasons. He isn't likely to go for much of a haul, but the Magic are one team that could justify ponying up at least a pick swap.
"The idea of the Wagner-Banchero-led offense is cool, but this season demonstrated they could use a steady-handed floor general, and Holiday is still that. He's not quite the defender he was in his prime, but he'd fit in with Orlando's approach on that end, too."
Holiday appeared in 62 games for the Celtics this season. He averaged 11.1 points, 4.3 rebounds and 3.9 assists while shooting 44.3% from the field, 35.3% from 3 and 90.9% from the free-throw line.
A two-time champion, Holiday will make $32.4 million next season. He turns 35 in June.
The Magic lost to the Celtics in the first round of this year's postseason in five games. They haven't won a postseason series since 2010.
A UCLA product, Holiday has played for the Philadelphia 76ers, New Orleans Pelicans, Milwaukee Bucks and Celtics. He has career averages of 15.8 points, 4.2 rebounds and 6.2 assists.
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The Celtics could break up their core this summer since their payroll will reach around $500 million if no changes are made.
With that said, one NBA analyst proposed that the Celtics trade veteran point guard Jrue Holiday, who helped Boston win the 2024 championship against the Dallas Mavericks in five games.
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Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday (4)© Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
Andy Bailey of Bleacher Report proposed that Boston trade Holiday to the Orlando Magic for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Gary Harris, Cory Joseph and a 2027 first-round pick swap.
This deal would pair Holiday with Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner.
"If the Celtics shop Holiday, it'll be interesting to see what kind of trade value he has," Bailey wrote. "He turns 35 in June, just averaged 11.1 points with a below-average three-point percentage this season and is set to make at least $32 million in each of the next three seasons. He isn't likely to go for much of a haul, but the Magic are one team that could justify ponying up at least a pick swap.
"The idea of the Wagner-Banchero-led offense is cool, but this season demonstrated they could use a steady-handed floor general, and Holiday is still that. He's not quite the defender he was in his prime, but he'd fit in with Orlando's approach on that end, too."
Holiday appeared in 62 games for the Celtics this season. He averaged 11.1 points, 4.3 rebounds and 3.9 assists while shooting 44.3% from the field, 35.3% from 3 and 90.9% from the free-throw line.
A two-time champion, Holiday will make $32.4 million next season. He turns 35 in June.
The Magic lost to the Celtics in the first round of this year's postseason in five games. They haven't won a postseason series since 2010.
A UCLA product, Holiday has played for the Philadelphia 76ers, New Orleans Pelicans, Milwaukee Bucks and Celtics. He has career averages of 15.8 points, 4.2 rebounds and 6.2 assists.
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