The Boston Celtics traded veteran guard Jrue Holiday to the Portland Trail Blazers for guard Anfernee Simons and two second-round draft picks. Holiday, 35, had three years and over $100 million remaining on his contract. The Celtics sought to improve their salary cap flexibility. Simons, 26, is a high-volume 3-point shooter, offering a different offensive dynamic. While a defensive downgrade, the move provides Boston with more financial flexibility, though they remain above the luxury tax threshold, indicating further roster moves are likely.

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