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.

Jrue Holiday Traded To The Celtics

The Portland Trail Blazers have traded Jrue Holiday to the Boston Celtics for a solid package in return. This was expected when considering who Holiday is and what he offers a team as an experienced guard.

Per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, Portland is expected to be keeping Robert Williams – most likely pairing him with Deandre Ayton (Damian Lillard trade) – but trading away Malcolm Brogdon.

The main reason behind that decision is due to their commitment to their younger, already existing core of guards.

For those that don’t know, the full trade details are this:

• Blazers: Robert Williams, Malcolm Brogdon, 2024 first-rounder, 2029 first-rounder
• Celtics: Jrue Holiday

Boston’s potentially new starting lineup will be Jrue Holiday, Derrick White, Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, and Kristaps Porzingis.