Jrue Holiday was acquired by the Boston Celtics from the Blazers

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On Sunday, the Portland Trail Blazers increased the Eastern Conference arms race by trading All-Star player Jrue Holiday to the Boston Celtics.

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According to the Celtics, the deal includes guard Malcolm Brogdon and center Robert Williams III.

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According to insiders, the Blazers will also receive a first-round pick in 2024 from Golden State and a first-round pick in 2029.

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Following the blockbuster trade of Damian Lillard to the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday,

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which netted them Holiday, the Trail Blazers are stockpiling assets in

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preparation for the weekend transfer of Holiday to the team with the best offer.

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With Holiday's impending free agency in the summer of 2024, the Celtics, who were an aggressive suitor for the 33-year-old,

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are anticipated to attempt to secure his long-term contract.

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The addition of Holiday may make the Celtics the preseason favorite in the Eastern Conference, surpassing the Bucks.

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