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Jordan Walsh is trusting simple things, leaning on Jrue Holiday to become Celtics’ top defender
2 months, 1 week ago

Jordan Walsh is trusting simple things, leaning on Jrue Holiday to become Celtics’ top defender

New York Times  

BOSTON — Shortly before the Celtics opened preseason last weekend, a question from Joe Mazzulla offered Jordan Walsh a new perspective on his role with the team. “You’ve gotta rebound, crash, defend at a high level, sprint, you might not get the ball, rebound again, go play defense,” Mazzulla said, as Walsh recalled Thursday afternoon. “It’s easy to think something …

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Jrue Holiday makes strong impression in Team USA’s Olympic tune-up vs. Canada
5 months, 1 week ago

Jrue Holiday makes strong impression in Team USA’s Olympic tune-up vs. Canada

New York Times  

Follow our Olympics coverage in the lead-up to the Paris Games. Devin Booker and Jrue Holiday were the other two who received the nod from coach Steve Kerr in the Americans’ Olympic-exhibition-opening 86-72 triumph over Canada. And, then once we got settled in, seemed like everybody got a little bit more comfortable as you go deeper into the game and, …

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Jason Kidd needed the Celtics to beat themselves, because the Mavericks can’t
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Jason Kidd needed the Celtics to beat themselves, because the Mavericks can’t

New York Times  

BOSTON — Was Jason Kidd’s NBA Finals news conference gambit on Saturday an early admission of a humbling reality? The Dallas coach tried playing a mental game by saying that Jaylen Brown was Boston’s best player and not Jayson Tatum. However, failing to beat Boston on a night when the Celtics fell so far short of their peak doesn’t instill …

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Jrue Holiday is an NBA Finals hero for the Celtics and he’s exactly where he belongs in Boston
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Jrue Holiday is an NBA Finals hero for the Celtics and he’s exactly where he belongs in Boston

New York Times  

BOSTON — The Milwaukee Bucks never gave up on Jrue Holiday. In fairness to the Bucks, who surely had mixed emotions as they watched Holiday dominate Game 2 of the NBA Finals for the Boston Celtics on Sunday night, let’s not forget the move was almost universally praised at the time. “I’m close to Jon,” Holiday told The Athletic after …

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NBA Finals: Jrue Holiday helps power Celtics past Mavericks for 2-0 series lead
6 months, 2 weeks ago

NBA Finals: Jrue Holiday helps power Celtics past Mavericks for 2-0 series lead

LA Times  

Boston guard Jrue Holiday shoots over Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington during the Celtics’ 105-98 victory over the Dallas Mavericks in Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Sunday. Jrue Holiday had 26 points and 11 rebounds, and Jayson Tatum made up for a rough shooting night with 12 assists and nine rebounds as the Boston Celtics beat the Dallas …

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How Jrue Holiday found his voice as a leader with help from his soccer star wife
7 months ago

How Jrue Holiday found his voice as a leader with help from his soccer star wife

New York Times  

When Jrue Holiday was a teenager, he needed to make some extra money. “We got out of school early, we’d go to Santa Barbara all the time, and I’m around a bunch of women, so I’m not mad,” Holiday said. “He was like, ‘Dang, I really look like Darren Collison?’ And I was like, ‘Oh, don’t worry, you’re cuter than …

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Celtics’ Jrue Holiday says signing long-term extension was what he envisioned after offseason trade
8 months, 1 week ago

Celtics’ Jrue Holiday says signing long-term extension was what he envisioned after offseason trade

Associated Press  

BOSTON — The Celtics always hoped to keep Jrue Holiday on their roster beyond this season. A day after he agreed to a four-year, $135 million extension to remain with the Celtics, Holiday said Thursday that it was an early weight off his shoulders as he prepares for a playoff run that the former Milwaukee Bucks All-Star hopes will end …

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Jrue Holiday agrees to 4-year, $135 million extension with Celtics
8 months, 1 week ago

Jrue Holiday agrees to 4-year, $135 million extension with Celtics

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens called it a no-brainer to pursue Jrue Holiday when the five-time all-defensive selection was traded from Milwaukee to Portland as part of the deal that sent Damian Lillard to the Bucks. After a breakout season in which Holiday has helped fortify the core of a Boston team that ran away with …

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Celtics, Jrue Holiday agree to 4-year, $135 million contract extension: Sources
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Celtics, Jrue Holiday agree to 4-year, $135 million contract extension: Sources

New York Times  

The Boston Celtics and guard Jrue Holiday have agreed on a four-year, $135 million contract extension, league sources confirmed Wednesday. “Being in a great organization, being here for a lengthy amount of time and being able to play along guys like and and really try to get more banners, get more rings here.” Holiday was involved in the trade last …

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NBA awards 2024: Predicting the positionless All-NBA and All-Defensive teams
8 months, 3 weeks ago

NBA awards 2024: Predicting the positionless All-NBA and All-Defensive teams

New York Times  

The new 65-game threshold to be eligible for the league’s top end-of-season awards has received significant attention, and deservedly so. For the All-NBA teams, I welcome the change because it will prevent any scenario in which the league’s second-best player in a particular season could be excluded from the All-NBA First Team. Nikola Jokić finished second in the 2022-23 NBA …

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Jrue Holiday, Devin Booker part of emerging Team USA core for Paris Games: Sources
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Jrue Holiday, Devin Booker part of emerging Team USA core for Paris Games: Sources

New York Times  

As USA Basketball officials work to piece together the final roster of 12 NBA stars headed to the Paris Olympics this summer, a picture is beginning to emerge of who will be on the team. In USA Basketball’s recent discussions with stakeholders, Boston Celtics star guard, Olympic gold medalist and NBA champion Jrue Holiday, and Phoenix Suns All-NBA guard and …

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How Celtics set the standard for NBA defensive innovation: Zones, ‘peel switching’ and high IQ
11 months, 1 week ago

How Celtics set the standard for NBA defensive innovation: Zones, ‘peel switching’ and high IQ

New York Times  

In the NBA now, it seems like everything is about high-powered offense and scoring. Based on the numbers, Boston’s defense ranks as the second best in the NBA, allowing 110.8 points per 100 possessions. Just ask Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards, who committed a critical turnover when he was trapped by Celtics defenders late in Boston’s overtime win over Minnesota …

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NBA roundtable: Previewing and predicting the 2023-24 season
1 year, 2 months ago

NBA roundtable: Previewing and predicting the 2023-24 season

LA Times  

The Lakers and Clippers will be among a large group of Western Conference contenders who will be trying to unseat the NBA champion Denver Nuggets, while it appears the Milwaukee Bucks and Boston Celtics are clear favorites in the Eastern Conference. DW: EAST: Boston, Milwaukee, Cleveland, Atlanta, New York, Miami, Indiana, Chicago, Toronto, Brooklyn; WEST: Denver, Phoenix, Lakers, Golden State, …

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Malcolm Brogdon trade proposals means the Blazers have options — including standing pat
1 year, 2 months ago

Malcolm Brogdon trade proposals means the Blazers have options — including standing pat

New York Times  

The Portland Trail Blazers were rewarded for valuing Jrue Holiday as an asset in the Damian Lillard trade, as they subsequently moved Holiday to the Boston Celtics for Malcolm Brogdon, Robert Williams III and two first-round picks. Brogdon, last season’s NBA Sixth Man of the Year, does not hold as much value on a rebuilding roster as he would elsewhere. …

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Excitement surrounds Damian Lillard and the Bucks, but there’s much work to do
1 year, 2 months ago

Excitement surrounds Damian Lillard and the Bucks, but there’s much work to do

New York Times  

MILWAUKEE — As his trade saga dragged through its third month, Damian Lillard says he found himself sitting in the “man cave” of his home last Wednesday wondering if the situation might actually go into Portland Trail Blazers’ training camp at the start of October. “And then I got that call from my agent, and it was like was, ‘Man, …

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Jrue Holiday traded to Boston Celtics, as Portland continues making moves
1 year, 2 months ago

Jrue Holiday traded to Boston Celtics, as Portland continues making moves

The Hindu  

Jrue Holiday was out of the Eastern Conference for just a few days, and now it’s the Boston Celtics which will hope that the Olympic gold medalist and NBA champion can help deliver it another title banner. The Celtics finalized a deal with Portland on Sunday to land Holiday, who was shipped to the Trail Blazers last week by Milwaukee …

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Jrue Holiday trade tips balance in East (again) with consequences far beyond Boston
1 year, 2 months ago

Jrue Holiday trade tips balance in East (again) with consequences far beyond Boston

New York Times  

By David Aldridge, Sam Amick, John Hollinger and Mike Vorkunov Amick: At least the Bucks squeezed in their Welcome-to-Milwaukee rally for Damian Lillard on Saturday before the Eastern Conference ante was upped yet again. By landing 33-year-old All-Star guard Jrue Holiday in a deal with Portland that was finalized on Sunday, when they sent point guard Malcolm Brogdon, big man …

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Jrue Holiday traded to Boston, as Portland continues making moves
1 year, 2 months ago

Jrue Holiday traded to Boston, as Portland continues making moves

Associated Press  

Jrue Holiday was out of the Eastern Conference for just a few days, and now it’s the Boston Celtics who will hope that the Olympic gold medalist and NBA champion can help deliver them another title banner. The Celtics finalized a deal with Portland on Sunday to land Holiday, who was shipped to the Trail Blazers last week by Milwaukee …

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As Celtics trade for Jrue Holiday, Malcolm Brogdon saga comes to an end
1 year, 2 months ago

As Celtics trade for Jrue Holiday, Malcolm Brogdon saga comes to an end

New York Times  

Days after the Milwaukee Bucks’ blockbuster trade sent Jrue Holiday to Portland for Damian Lillard, the Celtics responded by snagging Holiday themselves. Boston is trading for the All-Star defensive stalwart, league sources tell The Athletic, sending Malcolm Brogdon, Robert Williams III, the Warriors’ 2024 first-round pick and the Celtics’ unprotected 2029 first-round pick to Portland. Boston’s starting lineup could now …

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‘It's a bittersweet day…’ Giannis Antetokounmpo reacts to Damian Lillard to Milwaukee Bucks trade
1 year, 2 months ago

‘It's a bittersweet day…’ Giannis Antetokounmpo reacts to Damian Lillard to Milwaukee Bucks trade

Hindustan Times  

After plenty of speculation and a never-ending series of rumours, the Damian Lillard trade saga eventually came to an end with the Milwaukee Bucks emerging as the All-Star’s next destination. The blockbuster and much-awaited move now gives the Bucks an opportunity to have Lillard and former MVP and NBA champion Giannis Antetokounmpo in their roster. Damian Lillard While speaking to …

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NBA offseason rankings, revisited: Damian Lillard trade catapults Bucks into Top 5
1 year, 2 months ago

NBA offseason rankings, revisited: Damian Lillard trade catapults Bucks into Top 5

New York Times  

Update: Jrue Holiday was traded to the Boston Celtics on Oct. 1. San Antonio Now let’s explore the teams most impacted by the Lillard trade: 2022-23 record: 58-24; lost in first round Added: G Damian Lillard ; G Malik Beasley ; C Robin Lopez ; Andre Jackson Jr. ; F Chris Livingston ; C Drew Timme ; G TyTy Washington …

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Can Celtics make a big splash trading for Jrue Holiday after Bucks added Damian Lillard?
1 year, 2 months ago

Can Celtics make a big splash trading for Jrue Holiday after Bucks added Damian Lillard?

New York Times  

Editors’ Note: Jrue Holiday has been traded to the Celtics. Considering the Clippers are also keen on Holiday, they wouldn’t be looking to help the Celtics complete the deal unless there was another team about to beat them both to the punch. GO DEEPER Hollinger: Damian Lillard deal questions and Jrue Holiday trades that make sense Boston’s toughest roadblock is …

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Hollinger: Damian Lillard deal questions and Jrue Holiday trades that make sense
1 year, 2 months ago

Hollinger: Damian Lillard deal questions and Jrue Holiday trades that make sense

New York Times  

Update: Jrue Holiday was traded to the Boston Celtics on Oct. 1. My guess is that the Bucks demanded silence on Holiday’s involvement as a condition of trade discussions and that the Blazers knew they could shop Holiday once a deal was done. There’s an irony to this trade: the Bucks essentially made a “do it for Giannis” trade after …

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Why Jrue Holiday might be a better option for the Clippers than James Harden
1 year, 2 months ago

Why Jrue Holiday might be a better option for the Clippers than James Harden

New York Times  

Update: Jrue Holiday was traded to the Boston Celtics on Oct. 1. At long last, the Portland Trail Blazers traded Damian Lillard, sending the All-NBA point guard to the Milwaukee Bucks in exchange for Jrue Holiday, Deandre’ Ayton, Toumani Camara, a 2029 unprotected first-round pick and pick swaps in 2028 and 2030. In the Bucks’ five-game upset first-round loss to …

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