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Celtics, Trail Blazers Complete Straight Holiday-for-Simons Swap

Portland dropped two future second-round picks following medical findings, enabling Boston to gain salary-cap relief.

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Apr 11, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday (4) shoots the ball against the Charlotte Hornets during the first half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • The Celtics officially sent two-time All-Star guard Jrue Holiday to Portland in exchange for 26-year-old Anfernee Simons without any picks involved.
  • A review of Holiday’s medical report prompted the Trail Blazers to remove the 2030 and 2031 second-round selections but left the swap intact.
  • Sources say Holiday’s findings were not severe enough to void the deal and he is expected to be fully healthy for training camp.
  • By exchanging Holiday’s $32.4 million salary for Simons’ expiring $27.7 million contract, Boston dipped below the NBA’s luxury-tax second apron.
  • The Celtics preserved roster flexibility and continue to explore further moves as they contend with Jayson Tatum’s season-ending injury and high tax liabilities.