Jrue Holiday: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / September 16

Blazers Starting Lineup Projections After Jrue Holiday Trade

The Portland Trail Blazers are slated to trot out a very different starting lineup from the one that began the 2024-25 season. This past season, the first game of the year was led by the starting group of Toumani Camara, Jerami Grant, Deni Avdija, Deandre Ayton, and Anfernee Simons.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / September 14

Blazers Have Surprise Hole on Roster Heading Into Season, Says Insider

The Portland Trail Blazers have made it clear that they want to make the playoffs this season. They want to get their young guys some postseason experience before nine-time All-Star Damian Lillard returns next year.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / September 9

Blazers Guard Predicted to Take Next Step Under Guidance of New All-Star Teammate

The Portland Trail Blazers have not shied away from the fact that they are setting up for a run to the playoffs. They are trying to make the playoffs for the first time in quite a while.

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Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / September 5

Insider Claims Blazers Star Has 'Bubble' Shot at Hall of Fame

The Portland Trail Blazers made the decision to once again trade for Jrue Holiday this offseason. This time, it looks like they actually want him to suit up and play for the organization.

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Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / September 4

Blazers Ranked Among NBA's Worst Teams in Preseason Power Rankings

The Portland Trail Blazers tried to make the playoffs a year ago, but came up just short of making the play-in. They dug themselves too big a hole early in the season when they were suffering some injuries.

Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / September 1

NBA Odds See Detroit Pistons' Jaden Ivey as Dark-Horse MIP Candidate

It is fair to say the Detroit Pistons are no longer a dark-horse Eastern Conference playoff contender. The switch from Monty Williams to J.B. Bickerstaff saw the Pistons improve by 30 wins.

Boston Celtics News / Hardwood Heroics / August 29

'I Bet You He’s Their Leading Scorer' – Boston Celtics Guard Draws Huge Scoring Prediction from Anonymous Exec

The Boston Celtics traded Jrue Holiday to the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for Anfernee Simons this summer, and there’s a chance that the latter might be traded to another team.

NBA News / Sneakers on SI / August 28

Nike Drops Jrue Holiday's Celtics-Themed Shoes After Boston Trade

For two seasons, Jrue Holiday played a pivotal role for the Boston Celtics. The veteran combo guard even helped lead the Celtics to their 18th NBA Championship in 2024.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / August 26

Celtics Insider Provides Update on $100 Million Guard Trade Rumors

When the Boston Celtics traded Jrue Holiday to the Portland Trail Blazers earlier this summer, the move was done primarily to open up cap flexibility in years to come.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / August 25

Blazers Notes: Major Trade Urged, Unfortunate Prediction on All-Star, Rookie Receives Praise

The Portland Trail Blazers have had an active offseason, and it may not be done yet. Bleacher Report's Zach Buckley believes it may be time for the Blazers to move on from young point guard Scoot Henderson, as Portland have a plethora of talent at the guard positions.

Boston Celtics News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / August 21

Blazers Star Throws Shade at Celtics Superstars Following Trade From Boston

The Portland Trail Blazers made the decision to trade for Jrue Holiday for the second time. This time, it looks like they will keep him and actually have him play some games.

Boston Celtics News / Fadeaway World / August 20

Jrue Holiday Names His Toughest Challenge On Celtics, And It Wasn't Jayson Tatum Or Jaylen Brown

Former Boston Celtics point guard Jrue Holiday faced elite competition every day in Boston, but the toughest challenge didn’t come from Jayson Tatum or Jaylen Brown.

NBA News / Yardbarker / August 6

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Portland Trail Blazers News / Last Word On Sports / July 30

New Blazer Jrue Holiday Is Embracing His Role With Portland

On Tuesday, July 29, the Trail Blazers finally held their first press conference for new Blazer Jrue Holiday. The veteran guard will be a fantastic addition to the team, especially as a mentor to Scoot Henderson.

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 22

Veteran guard reportedly 'a name to monitor' for Lakers

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NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / July 21

Report: Lakers eyeing move for another former Celtics star

The Los Angeles Lakers may not be done collecting Boston Celtics alums just yet. Portland Trail Blazers guard Jrue Holiday is a name to monitor as a potential target for the Lakers, Grant Afseth of Fastbreak Journal reported on Monday.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / July 21

Rumor: Lakers Viewed As Logical Landing Spot For Trail Blazers’ Jrue Holiday

The Los Angeles Lakers are viewed as a logical landing spot for Portland Trail Blazers guard Jrue Holiday, according to NBA insider Grant Afseth of FastbreakJournal.com. The Boston Celtics traded Holiday to the Trail Blazers for Anfernee Simons on July 7. Holiday was born in California.

NBA News / Last Word On Sports / July 8

Celtics Still Win Jrue Holiday Trade Despite Reworked Details

BOSTON –The Boston Celtics didn’t blink when the Portland Trail Blazers adjusted the Jrue Holiday trade. A fresh look at Holiday’s medicals shifted the final terms.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / July 7

Celtics get bad news about Jrue Holiday trade

The Boston Celtics made their first major move of the offseason last month when they traded Jrue Holiday to the Portland Trail Blazers, but the return for the veteran guard wound up being a lot lighter than they anticipated.

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NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / June 24

Report: Jrue Holiday is unhappy about trade to Trail Blazers

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NBA News / Hoops Wire / June 24

Report: Trail Blazers Plan To Keep Jrue Holiday

According to NBA insider Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, the Portland Trail Blazers plan to keep Jrue Holiday. The Trail Blazers acquired Holiday from the Boston Celtics in the Anfernee Simons trade. Holiday appeared in 62 games for the Celtics this season.

NBA News / Yardbarker / June 24

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Boston Celtics News / Hoops Wire / June 23

Celtics Predicted To Trade Jrue Holiday This Offseason

The Boston Celtics have to make trades this offseason to avoid having the most expensive roster in the NBA next season. With that said, Dan Favale of Bleacher Report thinks the Celtics will trade Jrue Holiday.