Former UCLA Bruins Star Jrue Holiday is Reportedly Being Pursued in Trade By Trio of Eastern Conference Contenders

According to famed NBA pundit Shams Charania, three Eastern Conference contenders are reportedly pursuing Holiday via trade: Toronto, Miami, and Boston. 

Holiday is an excellent asset for Portland to possess. Yet, he doesn't fit the timetable with the rest of the roster. Being able to flip him for a quality wing, draft picks, or presumably both would go a long way toward expediting the rebuild. 

Stylistically, Holiday makes sense for Miami. He's unselfish, gritty, defensive-minded, and -- above all else -- a winner. However, if talks between Miami and Portland were stalled over the Heats' potential Lillard trade package focusing around Tyler Herro, we aren't sure Miami has enough to satisfy Portland with a deal for Holiday (unless a third team is in the mix). 

Toronto could use an upgrade in the backcourt. With that said, the Raptors seemingly were unwilling to part with any of OG Anunoby, Pascal Siakam, or Scottie Barnes for Lillard. Surely, none of those three will be on the table for Holiday. Again -- do the Raptors have enough assets to get a deal done? 

Boston is in somewhat of a similar boat. Holiday would be a fantastic fit alongside Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. But what could the Celtics offer? Presumably, it would be a picks-heavy package. There isn't much on that roster when it comes to good, young players. A Malcolm Brodgon-Robert Williams deal won't get it done. 

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