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Celtics Trade Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis in Cap-Saving Moves

These cap-saving trades bring in Anfernee Simons, Georges Niang and two future second-round picks with Tatum expected to miss the entire 2025–26 season recovering from an Achilles tear.

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rue Holiday #4 of the Boston Celtics dribbles against the Orlando Magic in Game One of the Eastern Conference First Round NBA Playoffs at TD Garden on April 20, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts.
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May 7, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (8) shoots a free throw against the New York Knicks in the second half during game two of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images/File Photo

Overview

  • The Celtics sent Jrue Holiday—who averaged 11.1 points, 4.3 rebounds and 3.9 assists last season—to Portland in exchange for guard Anfernee Simons and two second-round picks.
  • In a three-team deal with the Hawks and Nets, Boston traded center Kristaps Porzingis and received veteran forward Georges Niang plus a future second-round pick.
  • Combined, the moves are projected to cut Boston’s luxury tax bill by about $40 million next season and clear over $70 million in future salary commitments.
  • Simons enters the final year of a four-year, $100 million deal and brings offensive scoring upside, while Niang offers perimeter shooting on a modest contract.
  • With Jayson Tatum likely sidelined for all of 2025–26 after an Achilles injury, the Celtics are reshaping their roster around Jaylen Brown and Derrick White as they seek financial flexibility.