Days after being traded from Milwaukee to Portland, Jrue Holiday has been rerouted to another contender.
According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Trail Blazers have agreed to a trade that will send Holiday to the Celtics.
Last season, Holiday earned the second All-Star selection and fifth All-Defensive Team selection of his 14-year career. The 33-year-old is still one of the NBA's premier perimeter defenders and joins a Boston team that has made major moves this offseason, including the acquisition of Kristaps Porzingis.
Over three seasons with the Bucks, Holiday averaged 18.5 points, 6.8 assists and 4.7 rebounds per game. No contribution was greater than his role in 2020-21 when he helped lead Milwaukee to the second NBA title in franchise history.
Holiday's time in Milwaukee ended on Wednesday, Sept. 27, as he was traded to Portland as part of the blockbuster deal that made Damian Lillard a Buck. Portland, which is rebuilding for the future, quickly rerouted Holiday to a team reportedly high on his wish list.
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Here's everything you need to know about the deal that bolsters the Celtics' starting unit.
Jrue Holiday trade details
Celtics receive:
- Jrue Holiday
Trail Blazers receive:
- Malcolm Brogdon
- Robert Williams III
- 2024 first-round pick (via Warriors)
- 2029 first-round pick
ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski broke the news that Holiday will be sent to Boston as part of a deal involving multiple players and draft picks.
The deal, which could be looked at as an extension of the Lillard trade, sends Malcolm Brogdon, Robert Williams III, a 2024 first-round pick from Golden State and an unprotected 2029 first round to the Trail Blazers.
Jrue Holiday contract details
Per Spotrac, Holiday is set to earn just under $35 million in the 2023-24 season. He has a player option for the 2024-25 season worth $37.4 million.
If Holiday picks up his player option, he can become an unrestricted free agent in the 2025 offseason.
| Season | Salary |
| 2023-24 | $34,954,667 |
| 2024-25 (PO) | $37,365,333 |
