RUMOR: Trail Blazers Could Flip Jrue Holiday to Championship Contender After Celtics Trade

 

In a developing twist to one of the NBA’s most dramatic offseason trades, league insiders are speculating that the Portland Trail Blazers may not be Jrue Holiday’s final stop. Just days after acquiring the two-time NBA champion from the Boston Celtics in the blockbuster Damian Lillard deal, multiple sources now suggest that Portland could look to move Holiday once again—this time to a “desperate” championship contender.

 

Holiday, a seasoned All-Star and elite perimeter defender, was seen as a key piece in the three-team trade that sent Lillard to the Milwaukee Bucks. The Celtics, in turn, received key frontcourt depth, while Portland stocked up on young assets and picks. However, Holiday’s fit on a rebuilding Blazers squad raised immediate questions.

 

According to ESPN and other NBA insiders, several contending teams are already circling, with eyes on Holiday’s championship pedigree, leadership, and playoff toughness. The Miami Heat, Philadelphia 76ers, and Los Angeles Clippers are reportedly among the top suitors, all eager to bolster their backcourts and increase title odds.

 

“Jrue is the type of player who can tilt a series,” one Western Conference executive said. “He won’t be on the market long if Portland decides to move him.”

 

Trail Blazers GM Joe Cronin is reportedly listening to offers but remains in no rush. With Holiday under contract and valued across the league, Cronin is expected to leverage the bidding war to extract maximum value—potentially more draft picks or young talent to further fuel Portland’s youth movement.

 

Holiday, 34, averaged 19.3 points and 7.4 assists last season while helping Boston reach the Eastern Conference Finals. A known professional with a defense-first mentality, he could become a game-changing acquisition for a team seeking the final piece to a championship puzzle.

 

Stay tuned—Holiday Watch 2.0 may just be heating up.