The Boston Celtics were unable to defend the NBA Championship in 2025 and are currently planning an All-Star exit.
During the Celtic Series defeat to the New York Knicks, superstar Jason Tatum defeated an Achilles tendon injury that is likely to keep him out for most of the 2025-26 NBA season.
Combining that with the fact that the new ownership group will soon take over the Celtics, it is clear that the organization is expected to make a big move during the offseason. One of them is to find a new team for Jrue Holiday.
Despite winning the NBA Championship in 2024, C is reportedly considering disbanding his current roster.
It may include ways to say goodbye to Kristaps Porzingis, Jrue Holiday, Al Horford and others. Speaking of holidays, the Celtics seem to have taken their first step to say goodbye to him.
According to famous NBA insider Jake Fischer via Stein Line, the Celtics are already listening to offers to talented security guards.
It’s an astounding decision to listen to his trade offers as the Celtics appear to have long-term holiday plans after signing him on a four-year, $134.4 million contract extension in April 2024.
However, the biggest factor that leads to this must be twice as old as an NBA All-Star. His holiday quickly went to 35, and when his current deal expires, he’s only two years of shy 40.
With the Celtics winning the 2024 NBA Championship, there is no doubt that Holiday played a key role. However, according to data provided by Sofascole, the holidays showed signs of a slight decline this season.
He totaled 10.9 points, 4.3 rebounds and 3.9 assists per game in the regular season and the 2025 playoffs. The double NBA champions won 45% off the field. This includes 35% from the 3-point line.
Defensive first guard Holiday is not expected to post incredible numbers on his box score, but the Celtics still hope for better from him.
After all, this is the first time in the last five seasons, with Holiday averaging under 10.0 points per game in the playoffs, earning 7.7.
Either way, it will be interesting to see if the Celtics will actually trade public holidays after just two years of partnership. Brooklyn Net has been tilted to become a destination to keep in mind for Jrue.
Former NBA guard Theo Pinson proposed the move as a way to reunite his holiday with Brooklyn’s Giannis Antetocomo.