Boston Celtics Acquire Jrue Holiday from Portland Trail Blazers
Blockbuster Trade Sends All-Star Guard to Beantown
Jrue Holiday Traded to Celtics in Three-Team Deal
In a major shakeup of the NBA landscape, the Boston Celtics have acquired All-Star guard Jrue Holiday from the Portland Trail Blazers. The move comes as part of a three-team trade that also involves the Milwaukee Bucks.
According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Celtics will send Robert Williams III to Portland in exchange for Holiday. The Bucks will receive draft compensation from the Celtics as part of the deal.
Holiday is a two-time All-Star and has established himself as one of the top defensive guards in the league. He averaged 17.7 points, 7.0 assists, and 4.6 rebounds per game last season for the Blazers.
The addition of Holiday to the Celtics roster significantly strengthens their backcourt, which already features All-Star Jayson Tatum and Marcus Smart. It also gives them a much-needed boost on the defensive end.
The trade marks a significant change for the Celtics, who have been seeking to upgrade their roster in the hopes of contending for an NBA championship. With the acquisition of Holiday, they have taken a major step towards that goal.
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