Boston Celtics ‘Listening on Calls’ For Two-Time All-Star, Former 76er

Could a former Sixers guard part ways with a rival?

Dec 1, 2023; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Marcus Morris Sr. (5) tries to hold off Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday (4) during the second half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images | Winslow Townson-Imagn Images

A top defensive specialist may be on the trade market this summer. NBA Insider Jake Fischer stated that the Boston Celtics are “most definitely listening on calls for” guard Jrue Holiday. This season, Holiday averaged 11.1 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 3.3 assists over 62 games. He was awarded this year’s NBA Sportsmanship award.

With a core of Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Kristaps Porzingis, Derrick White, and Holiday, Boston will likely move a few key pieces due to financial constraints. Much of Boston’s lineup has circulated in the trade rumor mill, due to a disappointing second-round playoff exit from the New York Knicks, but Holiday stands out as a plausibility due to his age. The 35-year-old is set to earn $32.4 million next season. 

Oct 12, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday (4)] reacts after scoring against the Philadelphia 76ers during the first half at the TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images | Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images

Holiday was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2009 NBA Draft. After leaving Philadelphia in 2013, the two-time All-Star went on to win an NBA championship with the Milwaukee Bucks in 2021 and with the Celtics in 2024. 

Due to Holiday's contract, Philadelphia will likely not pursue a reunion with the six-time NBA All-Defensive selection. While there are many upsides to Holiday’s skillset, it would be hard to justify his place in the salary sheet among Joel Embiid, Paul George, and Tyrese Maxey. 

The Clippers, Kings, and Mavericks should be regarded as the top landing spots for Jrue Holiday this offseason.

There’s growing belief that the two-time NBA champion will be moved by the start of next season with Boston determined to reduce its payroll. Holiday has three years,…

— Jake Weinbach (@JWeinbachNBA) June 9, 2025

As suggested by NBA analyst Jake Weinbach, a few leading destinations for Holiday include the Los Angeles Clippers, Dallas Mavericks, and Sacramento Kings. Either of these teams would bring Holiday out of the Eastern Conference. Also, one of Philadelphia’s top divisional rivals would lose a key defender from their rotation.