"Anfernee Simons is a BETTER player than Jrue Holiday, 9 years younger, making less money, and on an expiring deal," Moran said. "Blazers just gave the Celtics an out on Jrue's horrible contract." Holiday's contract, signed in 2024, was worth $135 million over four years.

The Boston Celtics have started their wheeling and dealing this offseason. ESPN's Shams Charania was the first to report that the Celtics have traded Jrue Holiday to the Portland Trail Blazers for Anfernee Simons.

The Portland Trail Blazers have ended Anfernee Simons ’ seven-year run with the franchise by trading him to the Boston Celtics for Jrue Holiday. ESPN’s Shams Charania first reported the news. Simons, 26, averaged 19.3 points and 4.8 assists last season while struggling to adapt to being the starting point guard.