As the NBA offseason kicks into high gear, the future of Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday has become one of the hottest topics around the league. According to ESPN Front Office Insider Bobby Marks, two teams have emerged as serious contenders to pursue Holiday in what could be a pivotal move for both Boston’s cap flexibility and the trade market.
🔍 The Celtics’ Dilemma: Salary Cap Pressure
The Boston Celtics are facing a financial puzzle. With a projected payroll surpassing $500 million—including luxury tax penalties—the franchise is under pressure to shed salary in order to avoid the harsh constraints of the NBA’s new second tax apron.
Holiday, who is owed $32.4 million next season, represents Boston’s most tradeable high-salary asset. While he remains a top-tier perimeter defender and locker room leader, the Celtics may see his contract as a way to regain roster-building flexibility without sacrificing their young core.
