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Celtics Trade Jrue Holiday for Rising Star Simons

6/24/2025

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In a bold move, the Boston Celtics have traded veteran guard Jrue Holiday to the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for rising star Anfernee Simons and two second-round picks. At 35, Holiday played a key role in the Celtics' 2024 championship run but saw his influence wane. Simons, just 26, brings a fresh scoring touch, averaging 19.3 points last season, as Boston seeks to revamp its roster for future success.

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In a bold move, the Boston Celtics have traded veteran guard Jrue Holiday to the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for rising star Anfernee Simons and two second-round picks. At 35, Holiday played a key role in the Celtics' 2024 championship run but saw his influence wane. Simons, just 26, brings a fresh scoring touch, averaging 19.3 points last season, as Boston seeks to revamp its roster for future success.