Jrue Holiday is returning to the Portland Trail Blazers as part of a trade with the Boston Celtics, who are sending Anfernee Simons and two second-round picks to Boston.

The Celtics aim to save around $40 million in salary and luxury tax by offloading Holiday's contract, while Simons will provide immediate scoring depth for a team that will be without Jayson Tatum for a significant portion of the season.

Holiday, known for his elite defense and locker room presence, adds value to the Blazers, likely improving their defensive setup and mentoring rookie Scoot Henderson.

Expect discussions around whether Portland will hold onto Holiday or trade him before the deadline, as they seek a new direction while still rebuilding.