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Celtics Trade Holiday, Face Backcourt Dilemma Amid Injuries

9/26/2025

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The Boston Celtics traded Jrue Holiday, creating a backcourt dilemma and a "Payton Pritchard problem" for rotation planning.
Pritchard averaged 14.3 points and is viewed as a core piece.
Coach Joe Mazzulla must decide how to use Pritchard with Anfernee Simons, amid trade-talk spurred by Bill Simmons.
With Jayson Tatum injured, title chances have diminished, prompting trade speculation.

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Story summary

The Boston Celtics traded Jrue Holiday, creating a backcourt dilemma and a "Payton Pritchard problem" for rotation planning.
Pritchard averaged 14.3 points and is viewed as a core piece.
Coach Joe Mazzulla must decide how to use Pritchard with Anfernee Simons, amid trade-talk spurred by Bill Simmons.
With Jayson Tatum injured, title chances have diminished, prompting trade speculation.