According to Jake Fischer, the Boston Celtics have indeed put defensive-minded Jrue Holiday on the trade block and will begin to listen to offers for the 34-year-old.

This isn’t a situation where they are testing the waters and then pull out; no, quite the contrary. Per Fischer, they are “most definitely” listening to offers that come in and trying to find the best one for the organization.

With Holiday being owed $104 million over the course of three years, Boston will reportedly have to include a draft pick to move him off their payroll.

Last season concluded his second season with Boston, which saw the veteran average 11.1 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.9 assists, and 1.1 steals in 62 games played. The 2024-25 season concluded his 16th year in the NBA, as he is a former first-round pick back in the 2009 draft class.

According to multiple reports, spearheaded by ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Boston Celtics are expected to get back Jrue Holiday for Monday’s Game 1 against the New York Knicks.

Boston has been banged up with injuries since the beginning of their series against the Orlando Magic; notable names being Jayson Tatum, Kristaps Porzingis, and Jaylen Brown.

Beyond those three, a very notable name missing was Holiday. He’s been dealing with a strained right hamstring.

The medical staff has given the defensive-minded 34-year-old a clean bill of health to be able to play Monday. This is great news for the Celtics, who are going up against a tough matchup.

Overall, Boston does not have anyone else on their injury report.

Jrue Holiday Signs $135 Million Extension

With the regular season ending very soon, the Boston Celtics aren’t done making splashes and securing their future’s success. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Boston has secured Jrue Holiday for years to come.

The 33-year-old has signed a four-year, $135 million extension with his new team. This comes after being dealt in a blockbuster trade from the Milwaukee Bucks to the Portland Trail Blazers to finally landing with Brad Steven’s team.

He will be declining his player option to sign through the 2027-28 season, which also helps the Celtics save money and put it towards the cap space for next year for the expensive guys like Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Kristaps Porzingis, and others.