On May 18, Beijing time, according to The Athletic, league sources revealed that although Holiday has been plagued by persistent injuries throughout the regular season, as a recognized "winner" and top defender, if the Celtics do intend to trade him, his market value will still attract the interest of many championship contenders.
Green Army reporter Jay King reported that Holiday has expressed a desire to stay with the Celtics and believes the team's championship window is still open. He emphasised that not only are the Celtics talented in the squad, but also the coaching staff and even the management are at the top level.
"We're disappointed in ourselves. We felt like we had failed the expectations of the management and the city. I think we still have a very, very good chance to win the title. We are still in the window to succeed and win another championship. The opportunity to win is now, and I still want to be a part of it. ”
However, the Celtics' current roster is expected to trigger the second local lineup again, so it is widely believed that the Green Army will make major changes to the roster this summer, with Holiday and Porzingis both potential trade targets.
The latest odds on Holiday have been released, and if he leaves the Greens, where is he most likely to go? The Nets, who have the most salary space in the offseason, and the Pistons, who have improved significantly this season, are tied for first place, with both teams at +200, the Spurs at +400 in third, the Lakers in fourth at +425, the Hornets in fifth with +600, and the Raptors at +900 in sixth.
The 34-year-old Holiday has played in 62 regular-season games this season, averaging 11.1 points, 4.3 rebounds and 3.9 assists while shooting 44.3 percent from the field and 35.3 percent from three-point range. He also played in seven playoff games, averaging 10.3 points, 4.1 rebounds and 4.1 assists while shooting 53.8 percent from the field and 37.5 percent from three-point range. He has three years left on his contract, $32.4 million in 2025-26, $34.8 million in 2026-27 and a player option worth $37.2 million in 2027-28.
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