There are early reports that the Boston Celtics could be busy in the offseason in making several roster changes, and one of the hottest rumors is a trade involving point guard Jrue Holiday. After one recent report suggested that the Los Angeles Clippers could be potential suitors for Holiday, another team has entered the rumor mill mix, the Dallas Mavericks.
Earlier this week, Chris Forsberg and Kayla Burton of NBC Sports Boston discussed the rumor of Holiday being traded to Dallas, and how a return could include big man Daniel Gafford. Holiday is likely going to be the most speculated player on the roster, as the Celtics will work to put together a roster that will be without Jayson Tatum for an extended period of time.
In the speculated deal, the discussion revolves around the Celtics receiving Gafford, who has been a formidable force in the paint for the Mavericks over the past two seasons. During his time with Dallas, Gafford has averaged career highs in points and rebounds, including 12.3 points and 6.8 rebounds in the 2024-25 season. After the Mavericks made a blockbuster trade to acquire superstar Anthony Davis, a big man like Gafford could be more expendable to move, especially in search for a point guard after they lost Kyrie Irving to a torn ACL in March.
Watch the video above to hear the full discussion about a potential trade between the Dallas Mavericks and Boston Celtics, two franchises who will be looking to retool their roster after losing a superstar late this past season. Trading Holiday would open up more opportunities for Derrick White and Payton Pritchard to run the point guard position if Boston were to move the veteran guard.