June 23, 2025
ANALYSISThere was rumored to be plenty of interest for Holiday heading into the offseason, and the Celtics evidently felt strong enough about the trade package to pull the trigger on this deal. The UCLA product, known more recently for his defensive prowess at this stage in his career, averaged 11.1 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 1.1 steals over 62 regular-season games for Boston this past season and should step in as Portland's starting point guard while also serving as a strong mentor to
Scoot Henderson (head) and the rest of the backcourt.