Just how risky was the Boston Celtics’ trade for Jrue Holiday?
The recent trade sending Jrue Holiday from the Milwaukee Bucks to the Boston Celtics via the Portland Trail Blazers has sent shockwaves throughout the NBA. This deal has generated buzz in the basketball world, sparking discussions about its implications and the assets exchanged in the deal.
The details of the trade, the players involved, and the broader context of roster construction all will factor into assessments of what is widely seen as a massively helpful move for Boston this season. The Celtics, like any other franchise, face salary cap constraints and the unpredictable nature of injuries, and there is an argument to be made that Holiday could complicate both.
The folks over at the “Through The Wire” podcast recently convened to talk over just how risky the move was for the Celtics.
Take a look at the clip embedded above to see where they came down on that question.
Listen to the “Celtics Lab” podcast on:
Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3zBKQY6
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3GfUPFi
YouTube: https://bit.ly/3F9DvjQ
