New Jrue Holiday Celtics Trade Report Emerges

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Ashish Mathur | Last updated Jun 9, 2025 12:05 PM ET

If the Boston Celtics don't make any trades this offseason, they will have the most expensive roster in the NBA next season.

Many believe Boston's new ownership group doesn't want to have the most expensive roster in the league in 2025-26 since All-Star forward Jayson Tatum may not play a game next season due to his right Achilles tendon tear.

The Celtics probably won't trade Tatum, Jaylen Brown, or Derrick White this offseason, but Jrue Holiday and/or Kristaps Porzingis could be moved.

Speaking of Holiday, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, the Celtics are listening on trade calls for the two-time NBA champion. Holiday, who will make $32.4 million next season, has already been linked to the Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Clippers.

A UCLA product, 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 floor, 35.3% from beyond the arc and 90.9% from the free-throw line.

Boston beat the Orlando Magic in the first round of this year's playoffs in five games but lost to the New York Knicks in the second round in six games. Holiday averaged 10.3 points, 4.1 rebounds and 4.1 assists in the 2025 postseason.

The 34-year-old 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.

Boston acquired Holiday from the Portland Trail Blazers in 2023. Holiday helped the Celtics win the 2024 championship against the Mavericks.

It will be fascinating to see if Holiday gets traded this offseason. The guard doesn't have a no-trade clause in his contract.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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