It only took two days, but the Boston Celtics' financial situation is a whole lot better.
On Monday night, the Celtics traded Jrue Holiday to the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for Anfernee Simons and draft compensation. That removed the $32.4 million Holiday was owed for next season off Boston's books, and they're now not responsible for the $34.8 million he's due for the 2026-27 campaign or his $37.2 million player option for 2027-28. Meanwhile, Simons is entering the final year of his current contract, and will make $27.7 million next season.
