Who won the Jrue Holiday–Anfernee Simons trade?
Celtics Send Jrue Holiday to Blazers in Major Offseason Shakeup
The Boston Celtics have traded veteran guard Jrue Holiday to the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for Anfernee Simons and two second-round picks. The deal allows Boston to shed Holiday’s hefty contract, saving them nearly $40 million in luxury-tax liabilities while acquiring a younger, offensively talented Simons. This move also gives the Celtics flexibility as they plan around Jayson Tatum’s recovery. For the Blazers, the acquisition signals a push toward competing now, adding a proven defensive leader and former NBA champion. However, the decision to give up young talent and future picks for a 35-year-old with a large contract raises eyebrows. Analysts are split, with some praising the Celtics' cap strategy and others noting Portland's desire to return to playoff relevance.
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- Boston Celtics
- Portland Trail Blazers
- It's even
- Too early to tell