Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday (elbow) is listed as questionable ahead of Wednesday's clash with the Spurs. Holiday continues to nurse a right elbow sprain he suffered late last month. However, he has been pushing through the injury and has yet to miss a game since the turn of the year. It appears likely that Holiday will play on Wednesday, but if he's out, fantasy managers should focus on Payton Pritchard. He's done well in recent games, and Pritchard's fantasy stock could receive an additional boost Wednesday with the absence of Derrick White (ankle), who's also considered questionable.

Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday (elbow) will be available for Wednesday's battle with the Minnesota Timberwolves as the team looks to stay undefeated at home this year. The Celtics are monitoring Holiday's sprained right elbow but haven't held him out since the New Year's Eve blowout win over the San Antonio Spurs. The two-way All-Star has been fine for fantasy purposes, as evidenced by averages of a career-high 6.5 rebounds alongside 4.7 assists, and 1.9 three-pointers, but his 13.1 points per game are his lowest since his rookie year back in 2009-10. Holiday's usage rate (16.8%) is also his lowest ever, so managers are going to have to deal with his diminished role in this stacked Boston lineup. Holiday may show up on the Celts' injury report for Thursday's second part of a back-to-back and "revenge game" against his former Milwaukee Bucks team.

Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday (elbow) is questionable ahead of Wednesday's game versus the Timberwolves. The 33-year-old veteran continues to deal with a right elbow sprain, an injury that's bothered him for weeks. However, he's played through the ailment, recently accruing 21 points, six rebounds, six assists, and one steal in Monday's loss to the Indiana Pacers. Of course, his statistical output was higher than usual in that one, considering Jayson Tatum (ankle) wasn't in the lineup. At any rate, Holiday remains a must-start for fantasy managers despite his decrease in production throughout the 2023-24 campaign. But if he doesn't suit up, Sam Hauser (shoulder), who isn't listed on the league's official injury report, and Payton Pritchard could see more minutes. Yet, with Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Derrick White, and potentially ... [More]

Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday (elbow) is questionable for Sunday's meeting with the Spurs. The 33-year-old has regressed in his first season with the Celtics, averaging 13.1 points, more than six points fewer than he had during the 2022-23 campaign while still a member of the Bucks. However, he remains a valuable fantasy commodity, so it will be a tough blow for fantasy managers if he isn't out there. Of course, if Holiday doesn't suit up, Payton Pritchard and Sam Hauser would see more work. Unfortunately, neither man can be trusted for enough production to be considered a viable fantasy option.

Boston Celtics guards Jaylen Brown (back) and Jrue Holiday (elbow) have both been listed as questionable for their Friday night game against the Toronto Raptors. The starting backcourt along with Jayson Tatum (ankle) and Kristaps Porzingis (calf) have all been listed as questionable or doubtful. After making sure they weren't the team to end the Detroit Pistons' losing streak, they might get the night off for the second game of a back-to-back. If both members of the starting backcourt are sidelined, Payton Pritchard will move into the starting lineup alongside Derrick White while Sam Hauser will likely play either shooting guard or small forward.

Boston Celtics guards Jrue Holiday (ankle) and Derrick White (illness) have both been upgraded to available for Tuesday's In-Season Tournament game versus the Chicago Bulls. Holiday needed to miss Boston's prior two contests due to a right ankle sprain, and his return should leave fewer minutes available off the bench for the likes of Sam Hauser and Payton Pritchard. The 33-year-old two-time All-Star has had a tough time assimilating in head coach Joe Mazzulla's system so far, barely returning top-100 9-category fantasy value with 12.3 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 1.0 blocks per game. Holiday should still be returned to all season-long lineups. White joined the team's shootaround on Tuesday morning, so his illness wasn't expected to cost him this matchup. The 29-year-old defensive stud, averaging 13.9 points, 5.0 assists, and 1.9 combined steals and blocks, could pick up more usage in the void of Kristaps Porzingis (calf).

Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday (ankle) has been tagged questionable for the team's Tuesday night game against the Chicago Bulls. The All-Star point guard has missed the last two games with an ankle sprain but seems to be trending in the right direction. If he's unable to suit up though, Derrick White and Payton Pritchard would likely be the starting frontcourt. Kristaps Porzingis (calf) has already been ruled out, so a bigger starting lineup is out of the question.

Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the visiting Hawks. Holiday didn't suit up for Friday's in-season tournament loss to the Orlando Magic, allowing Al Horford to slide into the starting lineup. However, with Kristaps Porzingis (calf) already ruled out, Sam Hauser and Payton Pritchard could be needed to step up if Holiday doesn't play. Although both men have a serviceable upside for fantasy managers looking to fill a void, Hauser should be the preferred option.

Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday (ankle) won't play in Friday's matinee against Orlando. Holiday had been listed as probable as of Thursday night because of a sprained right ankle. However, he apparently suffered a setback, going from doubtful to out since then. The 33-year-old hasn't played the best in his first season with the Celtics, averaging 12.3 points, a significant decline from the 2022-23 campaign. But Holiday's absence should give guys like Payton Pritchard, Sam Hauser, and Al Horford some extra minutes, allowing them to be viable streaming options in deeper setups.

Guard Jrue Holiday says the Boston Celtics have already relayed to him that they desire to discuss a long-term contract extension. Holiday just landed with his new team on Sunday, but it apparently hasn't taken them long to eventually want a multi-year deal out of their recent trade acquisition. He possesses one year remaining of team control before a player option presents itself next offseason, so Holiday could be first on Boston's list of retention priorities with the rest of their core on the books until 2024-25. The two-time All-Star averaged 19.3 points, 7.4 assists, 5.4 rebounds, 2.4 three-pointers, and 1.2 steals in 67 games last season, and Holiday should still be a well-rounded contributor in his age-33 campaign. He's a rock-solid fourth/fifth-round investment in upcoming fantasy drafts.

According to ESPN senior NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski, the Trail Blazers traded guard Jrue Holiday to the Celtics. In exchange, Portland will receive Robert Williams III and Malcolm Brogdon (and picks). The 33-year-old was recently dealt to Portland in the blockbuster move for Damian Lillard. However, there were rumblings Holiday wouldn't last long in Portland, so he'll now join a different championship-caliber club ahead of the 2023-24 campaign. The All-Star has averaged 16.4 points, 6.5 assists, and 1.5 steals since entering the league in 2009. While Holiday could see a dip on the scoring end, considering he's now a teammate of Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and Kristaps Porzingis, he should remain a coveted fantasy asset.

Well, it finally happened. For the first time in 11 years, Damian Lillard is no longer a Trailblazer.On Wednesday, the nearly three-month saga that held NBA news hostage all summer came to an abrupt halt after Lillard was astonishingly acquired by the Milwaukee Bucks. It was a blockbuster three-team deal that included the Phoenix Suns, nine total players, one first-round pick, and one pick swap.Here is the full breakdown of the trade and my analysis of how it will affect the NBA in 2023-2024 and fantasy basketball. 

The Trade

The Bucks receive - Damian LillardThe Blazers receive - Jrue Holiday, Deandre Ayton, Toumani Camara, Bucks' 2029 first-round pick, Bucks' pick swapThe Suns receive - Jusuf Nurkic, Nassir Little, Keon Johnson, ... [More]

Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday is headed to the Portland Trail Blazers as part of the deal that sees the Bucks land superstar Damian Lillard. Portland also secured Deandre Ayton from the Phoenix Suns in the trade, but Holiday's stay in Rip City could be short-lived. ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports that the Blazers are contacting contenders in talks to ship him elsewhere, so it's plausible Holiday may not even suit up for them if another deal is struck before the season starts. Holiday's arrival would otherwise hurt the appeal of rising star Anfernee Simons and first-round rookie Scoot Henderson in the Blazers backcourt. It's hard to gauge an impact on Holiday's fantasy value until he is fully settled in, but the rock-solid veteran remains worthy of a fourth-round pick if he sticks with his new squad, anyway.

Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday bounced back from a rough shooting performance in Game 1 to help lead the team to 138 points and a Game 2 victory. The two-time All-Star finished with 24 points, 11 assists, five rebounds, and one steal while shooting 10-for-19 from the floor and 4-for-10 from three. Holiday took on the challenge of leading the offense with Giannis Antetokounmpo (back) out. This time around he did a lot better in that role, but he'll have to continue that on the road after Miami stole home-court advantage.

Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday may not have had the best shooting night on Sunday, but his playmaking was on full display. During the 13-point loss to the Miami Heat, the former UCLA standout posted 16 points, 16 assists, seven rebounds, and one steal across 35 minutes. He only went on to shoot 6-for-18 from the floor and 2-for-9 from three though. If Giannis Antetokounmpo (back) has to miss any time, Holiday will need to step up to the plate offensively to get this team through the first round.

Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday added to his stellar season as he scored a new career-high and collected his first-ever 50-point game during a 13-point win over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday. The All-Star point guard finished the game with 51 points, eight rebounds, eight assists, one steal, and one block while shooting a ridiculous 20-for-30 from the floor and 3-for-6 from deep. This is the kind of game that wins fantasy championships, as no one expected this much of an outburst in Holiday's 14th season.

Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday (personal) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Detroit Pistons. It's uncertain what is going on with Holiday, so this could be a one-game absence or multiple game situation. The Bucks should be fine without Holiday against the tanking Pistons. The absence of Holiday should mean that Jevon Carter and Grayson Allen should see increased playing time. Between the two, Allen is the better streaming option because of his ability to shoot from beyond the arc.

Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday came close to a triple-double on Thursday during the team's surprising blowout loss to the Indiana Pacers. The UCLA product ended the game with 19 points, 11 assists, seven rebounds, one steal, and one block on 8-for-12 shooting while adding two makes from downtown. He's still ranked in the top 40 in terms of per-game value in nine-category leagues and his defensive stats have made him a big contributor in points leagues as well.

Milwaukee Bucks point guard Jrue Holiday (neck) will be back from a one-game absence Thursday against the Nets. He was already probable for the contest and it's now official that Holiday has recovered well enough from neck soreness to take the court. With Giannis Antetokounmpo (hand) having been ruled out of the contest, Holiday is set to play a very large role offensively. His numbers have jumped to 25.0 points and 9.4 assists in games without Giannis this season. Holiday's return means a trip back to the bench for Jevon Carter.

Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday (neck) was originally listed as questionable for their game on Tuesday against the Orlando Magic. He has since been downgraded to out and will watch from the sidelines. The 32-year-old hopefully will only have to miss one game with this neck soreness as Giannis Antetokounmpo (illness) will also be out. For any fantasy managers in need, Jevon Carter usually cashes in on his fill-in opportunities whenever someone is injured.