This differs from reports earlier that the Celtics might need to attach draft assets to get off of Holiday's considerable remaining salary.

A first-round pick could be the price to acquire Jrue Holiday from the Celtics. The veteran point guard has been in the middle of trade rumors recently, and the team’s front office is looking for a first-rounder in return, plus “whatever reduced salary comes back in the deal,” per Hardwood Paroxysm .

Even before the Jayson Tatum injury, there were a lot of trade rumors flying around about the Celtics. Boston is expected to look into cost-cutting moves, which could include trad