The Celtics traded Jrue Holiday to the Blazers for Anfernee Simons in a deal that initially included two second-round picks. Due to new findings in Holiday's medical exams, the teams agreed to eliminate the picks from the trade. Holiday, a two-time All-Star guard, has three years left on a $134 million contract, while Simons, who is younger and a scoring threat, is on an expiring contract that provides the Celtics with flexibility moving forward. The trade helps the Celtics remain below the luxury tax threshold this offseason.
The Blazers announced the completion of their trade with the Celtics involving Jrue Holiday, where the Celtics now receive only Anfernee Simons without any second-round picks.
Holiday, 35, is undergoing his usual offseason training regimen. He missed the last three games of the Celtics' playoff series against Orlando with a hamstring strain.
Simons, 26, has averaged at least 19.3 points over the last three seasons in Portland and is a career 38-percent shooter from 3-point range.
Dipping below the second apron luxury tax threshold was a priority for the Celtics this offseason, achieved by trading Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis.
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