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Jrue Holiday Traded to Boston Celtics
All-Star Guard Departs Portland
Boston Celtics have acquired All-Star guard Jrue Holiday from the Portland Trail Blazers, the team announced Sunday afternoon.
Holiday, a 6'3" point guard, has been a key player for the Blazers since he was drafted by the team in 2009. He has averaged 16.4 points, 4.6 assists, and 4.2 rebounds per game in his career.
In exchange for Holiday, the Celtics sent a package of players and picks to the Blazers, including point guard Terry Rozier and two future first-round picks. The Blazers also get the option to swap their 2021 first-round pick for Boston's 2020 first-round pick.
The Celtics have been in need of a point guard since Kyrie Irving left the team in free agency last summer. Holiday is a proven scorer and playmaker who can help the Celtics improve their offense.
The Blazers, meanwhile, will be looking to rebuild without Holiday. The team has a young core of players, including Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum, but they will need to find a replacement for Holiday's production.
The trade was a major move for both teams, and it could have a significant impact on the NBA landscape. The Celtics are now a more legitimate contender in the Eastern Conference, while the Blazers will need to find a way to replace Holiday's production.
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