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New York Post
07-07-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
Jrue Holiday's medical issue alters Celtics-Trail Blazers trade
The Trail Blazers saved two draft picks for themselves after altering the trade that landed them Jrue Holiday from the Celtics. Holiday, 35, was dealt to Portland last month in exchange for Anfernee Simons and two second-round picks, but when the trade officially went through on Monday, the picks were no longer part of the move. According to The Oregonian's Aaron Fentress, Holiday's medical assessments uncovered some issues, leading to the Blazers seeking the draft picks be dropped from the trade and make the deal a straight Holiday-for-Simons swap. 4 Jrue Holiday spent his last two seasons with the Celtics. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect 4 AP It's not uncommon for trades to be nixed altogether after a player fails his physical with a new team, as the NBA saw it happen at the trade deadline this past season when the Lakers didn't like what they saw in then-Hornets center Mark Williams' exams. But in Holiday's case, 'a recent review of Holiday's medicals revealed nothing substantial enough to warrant the trade being negated. However, there was enough there to lead the Blazers to slightly alter the terms of the deal.' It's unclear what issue or issues Portland found, but The Oregonian's report stated that Holiday 'is considered to be healthy.' 4 John Jones-Imagn Images Holiday missed 20 games this past season with multiple injuries, which is not far off from his game totals of other recent years, as he's played less than 60 games just once in his last 10 seasons. The 35-year-old guard's play could've been hampered by something, though, as he did have a bit of a down year after playing a crucial part in Boston's 2024 NBA Championship. Holiday's points and assists per game were each the lowest of his career since his rookie season and it was the first time since 2019-20 that he did not make an All-Defensive team — an honor he had received in seven of his last eight seasons before the 2024-25 campaign. 4 Jrue Holiday received the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Trophy for winning the 2024-25 NBA Social Justice Champion. NBAE via Getty Images The Celtics' trading of Holiday was primarily financially motivated, as the aging guard is owed $102 million over the next three seasons, so losing out on the extra picks likely isn't viewed too poorly from Boston. As for Portland, Holiday slots into a young team where the fit is to be determined, should he stick around on the roster for the length of his deal.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Jrue Holiday named 2024-25 NBA Social Justice Champion
The NBA announced Wednesday that Jrue Holiday has named the 2024-25 NBA Social Justice Champion. For the honor, the league will donate $100,000 to the Jrue and Lauren Holiday Social Impact Fund. Holiday was among five finalists (Bam Adebayo, Harrison Barnes, Chris Boucher and CJ McCollum) for the award given for pursuing social justice and advancing Kareem Abdul Jabbar's life mission to engage, empower and drive equality for individuals and groups who have been historically disadvantaged according to the NBA release. Advertisement The JLH Fund has given away over $5.3 million in grants since it was created in 2020. The fund has supported 200 business across the country and recently helped families impacted by wildfires and locally the Bostonn Creator Incubator + Accelerator which supported Boston-based creators from underrepresented communities with grants for their businesses. 'Since entering the league, Jrue Holiday has dedicated himself to helping others in their times of greatest need and pursuing a more just society for all,' said NBA Deputy Commissioner and Chief Operating Officer Mark Tatum in a statement. 'The selflessness that defines his game is even more evident in the work he and his wife Lauren do off the floor to create more opportunities for a generation of youth who might have otherwise been overlooked.' Holiday also won the 2024-25 NBA Sportsmanship award for the second time last week, becoming the first Celtic player to ever win the award. More Celtics content Read the original article on MassLive.
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Boston Celtics vet Jrue Holiday among finalists for 2025 NBA Social Justice Champion award
Boston Celtics backup guard Payton Pritchard might not be the only member of his ball club's backcourt to win some full-season hardware this year, with the NBA having recently announced via press release that veteran Boston guard Jrue Holiday has been named a finalist for the 2024-25 NBA Social Justice Champion award. Holiday joins vet guard CJ McCollum of the New Orleans Pelicans, big man Chris Boucher of the Toronto Raptors, veteran forward Harrison Barnes of the San Antonio Spurs, and Miami Heat big man Bam Adebayo as the finalists in the running to win this honor. Per the league, the winner gets the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar trophy, and it "recognizes a current NBA player for pursuing social justice and advancing Abdul-Jabbar's life mission to engage, empower and drive equality for individuals and groups who have been historically disadvantaged." Advertisement The winner will be revealed during the 2025 NBA Playoffs, and receive $100,000 from the NBA to go to a social justice-focused organization of their choice. BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - OCTOBER 27: Jrue Holiday #4 of the Boston Celtics reaches for a rebound over Bam Adebayo #13 of the Miami Heat during the first quarter at TD Garden on October 27, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by) Prior winners of the award include Carmelo Anthony, Reggie Bullock, Stephen Curry and (last year), Karl Anthony-Towns. This article originally appeared on Celtics Wire: Jrue Holiday among finalists for '25 NBA Social Justice Champion award
USA Today
23-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Boston Celtics vet Jrue Holiday among finalists for 2025 NBA Social Justice Champion award
Boston Celtics vet Jrue Holiday among finalists for 2025 NBA Social Justice Champion award Boston Celtics backup guard Payton Pritchard might not be the only member of his ball club's backcourt to win some full-season hardware this year, with the NBA having recently announced via press release that veteran Boston guard Jrue Holiday has been named a finalist for the 2024-25 NBA Social Justice Champion award. Holiday joins vet guard CJ McCollum of the New Orleans Pelicans, big man Chris Boucher of the Toronto Raptors, veteran forward Harrison Barnes of the San Antonio Spurs, and Miami Heat big man Bam Adebayo as the finalists in the running to win this honor. Per the league, the winner gets the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar trophy, and it "recognizes a current NBA player for pursuing social justice and advancing Abdul-Jabbar's life mission to engage, empower and drive equality for individuals and groups who have been historically disadvantaged." The winner will be revealed during the 2025 NBA Playoffs, and receive $100,000 from the NBA to go to a social justice-focused organization of their choice. Prior winners of the award include Carmelo Anthony, Reggie Bullock, Stephen Curry and (last year), Karl Anthony-Towns.
