Celtics Star Jrue Holiday Emerges as Shocking Trade Target for West Rival originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Six-time All-Defensive Team Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday and his pricey contract have long been floated as top contenders to be offloaded this summer.

Don't be surprised if the Sacramento Kings may a strong push to acquire Boston Celtics point guard Jrue Holiday or Washington Wizards defensive dynamo Marcus Smart.

Jrue Holiday #4 and Kristaps Porzingis #8 of the Boston Celtics celebrate a basket against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Februa

May 14, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday (4) controls the ball while New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (3) defends in the second half during game five of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images / Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

A first-round pick could be the price to acquire Jrue Holiday from the Celtics. The veteran point guard has been in the middle of trade rumors recently, and the team’s front office is looking for a first-rounder in return, plus “whatever reduced salary comes back in the deal,” per Hardwood Paroxysm.

What can the Boston Celtics hope to get back in a Jrue Holiday trade? The Celtics are widely expected to try to offload salary before the 2026 NBA trade deadline as they stare down the collective bargaining agreement (CBA)'s dreaded second apron penalties triggered by Boston's historic payroll and tax bill.

While Jrue Holiday continues to be in trade rumors, what it would take to land the two-time champion is starting to become clear.