The Boston Celtics are expected to make some drastic changes this offseason following an earlier-than-expected playoff exit. Due to the new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the Celtics will likely be forced to part ways with some key players this summer.
Star big man Kristaps Porzingis and guard Jrue Holiday are the most likely names to be moved, with each seeing multiple trade rumors about them. But Boston could make more moves depending on how drastic the front office wants to be.
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There has been plenty of interest in Holiday on the trade market, despite him having a down season. Holiday is also owed around $104 million over the next three seasons, which could limit trade destinations.
But if the Celtics do end up moving on from Holiday, where could he go? Here are the top landing spots for the All-Star guard this offseason:
3. New York Knicks
The Celtics and Knicks going from playoff rivals to trade partners would be interesting, but it could make some sense. New York needs a little extra push if they want to get over the hump, and Holiday could be the answer.
With the Celtics also looking to move on from Porzingis, potentially, maybe the two sides swap Holiday for a package around Mitchell Robinson and Josh Hart. The teams would need to add a third team to the mix to complete a deal, in all likelihood, but this is certainly an interesting thought.
2. Minnesota Timberwolves
The Timberwolves are coming off a second straight loss in the Western Conference Finals, and the front office could be looking to make a splash. Minnesota needs more ball-handling in the backcourt, and Holiday could make them much more formidable.
This team has some key players entering free agency, so a sign-and-trade could be on the cards with the Celtics. Someone like Naz Reid would likely interest Boston, along with a few other pieces to match salaries.
1. Los Angeles Clippers
The Clippers have been looking for a true point guard for years, and Holiday has been a target for a long time. Putting him around Kawhi Leonard and James Harden could allow Los Angeles to be even stronger in the Western Conference.
Holiday is also from the Los Angeles area, so it would be a homecoming for the star guard. The Clippers have the necessary contracts on the roster already to make a deal between the two teams happen.
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