The Boston Celtics pursuit of All-Star guard Jrue Vacation continues to be “alive,” in line with Adam Himmelsbach of The Boston Globe, however there’s a “vital hole” in talks.
The Celtics’ pursuit of Jrue Vacation stays alive, I’m advised. However there’s nonetheless a big hole.
— Adam Himmelsbach (@AdamHimmelsbach) September 30, 2023
Vacation was traded to the Portland Path Blazers within the three-team deal that noticed Damian Lillard join forces with Giannis Antetokounmpo on the Milwaukee Bucks. Nevertheless, it was rapidly reported by Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN that Portland would look to flip Vacation as they enter a rebuild.
Throughout an appearance on The Rally, Shams Charania of The Athletic famous that Boston was one of many groups anticipated to be all in favour of Vacation. It was additionally talked about by Barry Jackson and Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald that the Celtics are among the many groups that “attraction” to Vacation as a possible commerce vacation spot.
To get a deal achieved, the Celtics would probably have to incorporate two of Malcolm Brogdon, Derrick White, Robert Williams, and Al Horford, or full a sign-and-trade with Blake Griffin that might additionally contain delivery out a group of smaller salaries and position gamers (Payton Pritchard, Sam Hauser, Luke Kornet, and so on.).
Vacation will make roughly $36.8 million subsequent season and has a performed choice for the 2024-25 season. Based on Ian Begley of SNY, groups all in favour of buying and selling for Vacation consider he would like a vacation spot “the place he can win and doubtlessly signal an extension.”
