Celtics Acquire All Star Guard

Jrue Holiday Traded to Boston Celtics

Celtics Acquire All-Star Guard

Holiday Traded to Boston in Deal with Portland

The Boston Celtics have acquired All-Star guard Jrue Holiday in a trade with the Portland Trail Blazers, the team announced Sunday afternoon.

Holiday, 31, is a four-time All-Star and two-time All-NBA Defensive Second Team selection. He averaged 19.2 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 6.5 assists per game for the Blazers last season.

In return for Holiday, the Celtics sent forward Enes Kanter and a future first-round pick to Portland.

The Celtics have been looking to upgrade their point guard position after Kemba Walker was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder in June. Holiday is expected to start at point guard for Boston next season.

Holiday is a major addition to the Celtics, who are looking to contend for an NBA championship next season. He is a proven scorer, playmaker, and defender who will be a valuable asset to Boston's young core.

The trade is a major win for the Celtics, who have acquired a star player without giving up any of their key pieces. Holiday is a perfect fit for Boston, and he should help the team take the next step in their pursuit of an NBA title.