Holiday was traded from the Celtics to the Trail Blazers on Monday in exchange for Anfernee Simons (forearm) and two second-round draft picks, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
There was rumored to be plenty of interest for Holiday heading into the offseason, and the Celtics evidently felt strong enough about the trade package to pull the trigger on this deal. The UCLA product, known more recently for his defensive prowess at this stage in his career, averaged 11.1 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 1.1 steals over 62 regular-season games for Boston this past season and should step in as Portland's starting point guard while also serving as a strong mentor to Scoot Henderson (head) and the rest of the backcourt.
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Celtics' Jrue Holiday: Struggles in elimination game
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Holiday supplied four points (1-8 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, three assists and one steal across 30 minutes during Friday's 119-81 loss to New York in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Holiday had a miserable showing Friday, but the same was true for most of Boston's roster. In his age-34 season, Holiday took a noticeable step back. Across 62 regular-season games, he produced 11.1 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 1.1 steals on 44.3 percent shooting from the field. With Jayson Tatum (Achilles) facing a lengthy rehab, there could be some major changes in Boston this offseason if the rumor mill is any indication.
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Celtics' Jrue Holiday: Efficient in blowout win
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Holiday logged eight points (3-4 FG, 2-3 3Pt), four assists, two rebounds and one steal over 25 minutes during Saturday's 115-93 victory over the Knicks in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Holiday received limited playing time during the blowout victory, contributing single-digit points for the second time over five playoff appearances. The veteran guard has played in all three second-round matchups after a three-game absence due to a strained right hamstring. During that three-game span, Holiday has averaged 11.3 points, 4.0 assists, 3.7 rebounds and 1.0 steals across 32.7 minutes per contest.
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Celtics' Jrue Holiday: Off injury report for Game 1
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Holiday (hamstring) is off the injury report for Monday's Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Knicks, Jay King of The Athletic reports.
Holiday is set to return to action after missing the final three games of the opening round against the Magic due to a strained right hamstring. The veteran guard suited up in the first two games of the first round, during which he totaled 20 points, 11 assists, seven rebounds, three steals and one block across 69 total minutes.
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Celtics' Jrue Holiday: Participates in practice Saturday
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Holiday (hamstring) was a full participant in Saturday's practice, Zack Cox of the Boston Herald reports.
Holiday missed the final three games of Boston's first-round playoff matchup against Orlando due to a right hamstring strain. However, Holiday's participation in practice is a good sign of his availability for Monday's Game 1 against the Knicks.
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Celtics' Jrue Holiday: Won't play in Game 5
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Holiday (hamstring) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Magic, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.
Holiday will miss a third straight game Tuesday, as he continues to deal with a strained right hamstring. As a result of another absence for the veteran guard, Al Horford will likely be in the starting lineup once again, while Payton Pritchard will see more time on the floor to help pick up the slack in the backcourt.
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Celtics' Jrue Holiday: Won't play in Game 4
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Holiday (hamstring) is out for Sunday's Game 4 against the Magic, Chris Forsberg of NBC Sports Boston reports.
Holiday will miss Boston's second straight playoff outing Sunday due to a right hamstring strain. Al Horford will likely draw another start in his absence. Holiday's next chance to suit up is Tuesday's Game 5 against Orlando.
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Celtics' Jrue Holiday: Deemed day-to-day
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Coach Joe Mazzulla said Saturday that Holiday (hamstring) is doing well in his recovery and his considered day-to-day, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.
Holiday missed Game 3 on Friday due to a right hamstring strain. While the Celtics have yet to release their injury report for Game 4 on Sunday, the veteran guard doesn't appear to be dealing with a long-term issue.
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Celtics' Jrue Holiday: Won't play Friday
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Holiday (hamstring) is out for Game 3 against the Magic on Friday, Gary Washburn of The Boston Globe reports.
Holiday logged 36 minutes in Game 2 of the series Wednesday, but he'll sit this matchup due to a hamstring problem. The Celtics will be extremely cautious with the veteran guard, and his absence could lead to changes in the first unit. However, with the return of Jayson Tatum (wrist), Al Horford might remain in the starting lineup to form a two-big lineup alongside Kristaps Porzingis. Holiday will aim to return for Game 4 of the series Sunday.
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Celtics' Jrue Holiday: Iffy for Game 3
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Holiday is listed as questionable for Friday's Game 3 against the Magic due to a right hamstring strain.
Holiday logged 36 minutes in Game 2 but is now in danger of missing Game 3. If the veteran guard is ultimately forced to sit out, Payton Pritchard and Sam Hauser are candidates to receive increased playing time.
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Celtics' Jrue Holiday: Dishes out six assists
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Holiday racked up 11 points (4-9 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds, six assists and one block in 36 minutes during Wednesday's 109-100 victory over the Magic in Game 2 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Holiday struggled in the shooting department from beyond the arc in Game 2, but made up for it by getting his teammates involved, spreading the ball around to help propel Boston to its second straight win and take a commanding 2-0 series lead. The series will now shift to Orlando for the next two games, with some questions surrounding the status of Jayson Tatum, who is dealing with a right wrist injury that kept him out Wednesday.
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Celtics' Jrue Holiday: Records three steals
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Holiday recorded nine points (3-6 FG, 3-4 3Pt), three rebounds, five assists and three steals in 33 minutes during Sunday's 103-86 win over the Magic in Game 1 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Just like the regular season, Holiday had a low usage rate on the offensive end while Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and Derrick White did most of the heavy lifting offensively. Holiday is coming off an underwhelming regular season by his standards with 11.0 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 1.1 steals and 1.8 three-pointers on 44.4 percent shooting from the field.
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Celtics' Jrue Holiday: Suiting up for Game 1
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Holiday (finger) isn't on the injury report for Sunday's Game 1 against the Magic, John Karalis of BostonSportsJournal.com reports.
Holiday will return to action Sunday after missing Boston's regular-season finale due to a right shoulder impingement. The veteran guard also had the cast removed on his right pinky finger, which he had been wearing for the past six weeks. Holiday has averaged 11.5 points, 4.5 assists, 4.2 rebounds and 1.2 steals in 30.8 minutes across his last 10 appearances.
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Celtics' Jrue Holiday: Has cast removed on finger
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Holiday (finger) had the cast removed on his right pinky finger ahead of Sunday's game against an opponent that has yet to be determined, Zack Cox of the Boston Herald reports.
Holiday has been wearing a cast on his right pinky finger for six weeks. The veteran guard admits it feels weird moving the finger after having a cast on it for so long, but this is great news for the Celtics heading into the first round of the postseason.
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Celtics' Jrue Holiday: Sitting out Sunday
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Holiday (shoulder) is out for Sunday's game versus the Hornets.
Holiday will sit out Boston's regular-season finale due to a right shoulder impingement. Payton Pritchard and Baylor Scheierman will likely receive increased playing time in his absence. Holiday's next chance to suit up will come in the Celtics' playoff opener.
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Celtics' Jrue Holiday: Will play vs. Charlotte
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Holiday (shoulder) has been cleared to play in Friday's game against the Hornets, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.
After missing Wednesday's loss to the Magic, Holiday is among the notable Celtics available Friday. The veteran guard has seen a dip in his numbers across the board this season but has played well as of late, averaging 13.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, 5.1 assists and 1.3 steals per game while shooting 47.8 percent from the floor and 44.2 percent from beyond the arc over the last 11 games.
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Celtics' Jrue Holiday: Won't play Wednesday
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Holiday (shoulder) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Magic.
After playing in Tuesday's overtime win over the Knicks, Holiday, Derrick White (ankle), Jayson Tatum (ankle) and Kristaps Porzingis (rest) will all be in street clothes for the second half of Boston's back-to-back set. Jaylen Brown (knee) is questionable. Sam Hauser, Payton Pritchard, Baylor Scheierman and Luke Kornet figure to handle increased roles with most of Boston's regulars sidelined.
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Celtics' Jrue Holiday: Will play against Knicks
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Holiday (shoulder) will play in Tuesday's game against the Knicks, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.
Holiday is managing a right shoulder impingement, so it remains to be seen if the Celtics have an eye toward holding him out on the second part of their back-to-back Wednesday against the Magic. Even so, the veteran floor general should take on his usual duties Tuesday. Holiday is averaging 13.3 points, 5.3 assists, 4.5 rebounds, 1.2 steals and 2.1 three-pointers in 31.9 minutes while shooting 43.8 percent from three-point land through his last 10 contests.
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Celtics' Jrue Holiday: Expected to play against New York
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Holiday is probable for Tuesday's game against the Knicks with a right shoulder impingement, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.
While Holiday continues to nurse a nagging shoulder injury, the issue is not likely to stop him from playing against New York. Over his last 10 outings, the veteran floor general is averaging 13.3 points, 5.3 assists, 4.5 rebounds, 1.2 steals and 2.1 three-pointers in 31.9 minutes while shooting 43.8 percent from deep.
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Celtics' Jrue Holiday: Set to play against Phoenix
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Holiday (shoulder) isn't on the injury report for Friday's game versus the Suns, John Karalis of BostonSportsJournal.com reports.
Holiday will return to action Friday after missing Boston's previous contest due to a right shoulder impingement. The veteran guard should reclaim his starting spot from Sam Hauser against Phoenix.
