BRIGHTON, Mass. — The Celtics made their second blockbuster move just days before the start of training camp, landing Jrue Holiday from the Trail Blazers.
Once again, the Celtics elected to pull the right trigger, parting ways with Malcolm Brogdon who presumably grew irritated with the organization, and Robert Williams III who never established himself beyond a role player. Then there were the two future first-round draft picks that added to Boston’s trading chips pile, best reserved for a trade acquisition as such anyway.
Milwaukee’s blockbuster trade for Damian Lillard inevitably positioned the Bucks to create the perfect storm for the Celtics to swoop in and bolster their roster simultaneously. That’s the first step in winning this trade. The second, it’s pretty simple; retain Holiday on a long-term contract extension to assure commitment while Boston’s championship window remains open.
And from the sounds of it, Holiday is a guard the C’s envision being a part of that title chase for years to come.
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