Breaking News: Jrue Holiday Joins the Boston Celtics

Celtics Acquire All-Star Guard in Blockbuster Trade

Former Pelican to bolster Celtics' backcourt

In a stunning move, the Boston Celtics have acquired All-Star guard Jrue Holiday from the New Orleans Pelicans. The deal, which was finalized Sunday, sent Robert Williams, Malcolm Brogdon, and two first-round draft picks to the Pelicans.

Holiday, a four-time All-Defensive team selection, is regarded as one of the best perimeter defenders in the league. He averaged 19.1 points, 7.0 assists, and 4.9 rebounds per game for the Pelicans last season.

The Celtics have been searching for a reliable point guard since trading Kyrie Irving to the Brooklyn Nets in 2019. Holiday is expected to fill that void, bringing experience, leadership, and a winning pedigree to Boston.