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NBA expert explains why adding Jrue Holiday could vault Celtics ahead of Bucks
Celtics “If you put the ball in Jrue Holiday’s hands, now you’ve got that decision-maker to go with those guys.” Jrue Holiday drives between Luke Kornet and Jaylen Brown. Morry Gash/AP Photo Well, it happened. Damian Lillard was finally traded. He’s a member of the Milwaukee Bucks. As part of the trade, the Bucks sent […]
Celtics reportedly one of the teams that ‘appeal’ to Jrue Holiday
Celtics The Boston Celtics are reportedly interested in pursuing a trade for Holiday, showing a sign of reciprocated interest. The Celtics were reportedly one of six teams that Jrue Holiday (white) would like to play for next season. Erin Clark/Globe Staff As soon as the Damian Lillard trade to the Milwaukee Bucks was finalized, reports […]
Jrue Holiday to the Celtics would be difficult to pull off. Should they try?
Celtics Holiday is available after the Damian Lillard trade on Wednesday, but should the Celtics make an offer? The Celtics reportedly have interest in Jrue Holiday. Does a deal make sense? AP Photo/Charles Krupa In the aftermath of the three-team blockbuster trade that sent Damian Lillard to the Bucks on Wednesday, one question emerged that […]
Celtics reportedly ‘expected to explore’ potential Jrue Holiday trade
Morning Sports Update Holiday, traded just days after he said he considered himself a “Buck for life,” could be on the Celtics’ radar. Jrue Holiday during Game 3 of a first-round playoff series against the Miami Heat, April 22, 2023. AP Photo/Lynne Sladky The Celtics and Jrue Holiday: One of the many subplots that resulted […]
Jrue Holiday reached out to a beloved ex-Celtics guard before choosing the No. 4 jersey
Celtics “Been super close with the holiday family since 2008! That’s my dawg.” Jrue Holiday is expected to serve as the Celtics’ starting point guard this season. AP Photo/Chris Szagola Plenty has changed for Jrue Holiday over the last month. Not only has the All-Star guard swapped out his Bucks jersey for Celtics green (with […]
Bradley Beal, Jrue Holiday among some of the NBA’s most intriguing players to watch this season
Celtics Jrue Holiday has to replace fan-favorite Marcus Smart, who was traded out of Boston earlier in the offseason. No pressure. Phoenix Suns’ Bradley Beal poses for a portrait during the NBA basketball team’s media day. Matt York/AP Photo By NOAH TRISTER, Associated Press October 17, 2023 | 11:24 AM ‘I want to be Derrick […]
Is Jrue Holiday the ‘missing piece’ for a Celtics championship? Paul Pierce thinks so.
Celtics “He’s a champion. He’s respected around the league. He’ll be respected here.” Paul Pierce photo by Matthew J Lee/Globe staff Why Wyc Grousbeck is feeling both ‘optimism’ and ‘annoyance’ with the Celtics this year Golden State Warriors granted WNBA expansion franchise set to begin play in 2025 After the Celtics lost in the Eastern […]
Why Jrue Holiday believes he’ll be embraced by ‘insane’ Celtics fans
Celtics “I know this is a blue-collar town. They love people that work hard and they put their heart into it.” Jrue Holiday will look to put an already talented Celtics roster over the top in 2023-24. Jonathan Wiggs / The Boston Globe A lot has changed for Jrue Holiday in the span of a […]
Brad Stevens reportedly outbid Danny Ainge in trade for Jrue Holiday
Celtics The Celtics outbid multiple teams in order to acquire Holiday, including the Jazz, Heat, and Clippers. Brad Stevens reportedly outbid Danny Ainge in order to trade for Jrue Holiday. (Jessica Rinaldi/ The Boston Globe Brad Stevens and the Celtics pulled off a blockbuster deal for All-Star guard Jrue Holiday last weekend, even at the […]
Here’s what Brad Stevens said about acquiring Jrue Holiday
Celtics “There’s a list of guys in the league that you always think you’ve never had a real chance to get that you think are perfect fits, and Jrue is one of those guys.” Brad Stevens speaks to the media during media day. Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff Brad Stevens made a dramatic change to the Boston […]