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Shams: The Celtics have traded Holiday to the Trail Blazers in exchange for Anfernee Simons and two second-round picks.

It's worth noting that Holiday was traded from the Bucks to the Trail Blazers in 2023, and then the Celtics acquired him from the Trail Blazers...

Two years later, Holiday has returned to Portland.

Holiday is 35 years old this year, averaging 11.1 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 3.9 assists during the regular season of the 24-25 season, with playoff averages of 9.5 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 4 assists. His current contract runs until the summer of 2028, with salaries of $32.4 million, $34.8 million, and $37.2 million over the next three seasons.

So the question arises, why did the Trail Blazers trade for Holiday again? Is it because of his age or something else?

Generally speaking, only championship-contending teams would be interested in veterans like Holiday, while the Trail Blazers are a team that, even if they don't want to tank, have the capability to do so.

According to salary expert Marks,after shedding Holiday, the Celtics are expected to save $40 million in luxury tax for the 25-26 season, but this will still be $18 million above the second luxury tax threshold.

Thus, the Celtics are on a path of no return in their dismantling process, currently still negotiating trades involving multiple core players.

If nothing unexpected happens, the next to go will likely be the interior cornerstone Porziņģis, who has only played 99 regular-season games and 18 playoff games in the last two seasons.

Moreover, rumors suggest that the Celtics are also considering trading Jaylen Brown, whose contract is substantial, totaling about $236 million over the next four seasons. However, the likelihood of this happening seems minimal, as he will be needed to lead the team next season.

Let's talk about the Celtics' new acquisition, Anfernee Simons, who is quite remarkable—not only is he nearly 10 years younger than Holiday, but he also boasts impressive current performance, averaging over 20 points in consecutive seasons from 22-24, and last season he averaged 19.4 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 4.8 assists, hitting over three three-pointers per game for four straight seasons.

The Celtics are currently the most enthusiastic team about working on the perimeter, leading the league last season in both three-point attempts (an average of 48.2 per game) and three-point makes (an average of 17.8 points). Simons is a perfect match for them.

What do fans think about this trade? Feel free to comment boldly and engage in lively discussions in the comments section!