Unable to bear the huge salary, the Celtics had to send the backcourt away this summer?

According to the American media The Athletic reporter Jay King, if the Boston Celtics decide to trade Jrue Holiday this summer, there will be multiple championship-level teams considering chasing him. King said: Since the Celtics' total salary and luxury tax will reach about $500 million next season, which is far beyond the team's tolerance. In addition, this season was defeated by the New York Knicks by a total score of 4-2 by the Eastern Conference semi-finals, so the Celtics may have to break up their existing core lineup this summer. King continued: Although Holiday has been plagued by injuries throughout the regular season, his two championship experiences and his reputation as a top defender in the league should attract the interest of several championship teams. Of course, the premise of all this is based on the fact that the Celtics really decide to trade him.

In the NBA regular season this season, Holiday made a total of 62 appearances in 82 games, averaging 30.6 minutes per game, averaging 11.1 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 1.1 steals and 0.4 blocks, and 1.2 turnovers and 1.6 fouls. His shooting percentage was 44.3%, three-point shooting percentage was 35.3%, and his free throw shooting percentage was 90.9%. In the playoffs, Holiday played 8 games in these 11 games, averaging 33 minutes per game, with averaging 9.5 points, 4.1 rebounds, 4 assists, 0.9 steals, and 0.1 blocks. He also had 2 turnovers and 3.1 fouls. His shooting percentage was 48.3%, his three-point shooting percentage was 34.6%, and his free throw shooting percentage was 69.2%.

Holiday's performance this season is indeed quite average. His many data have also declined significantly compared to last season. His scoring ability is already relatively limited, and it is difficult for him to assume more responsibilities on the offensive end. In the playoffs, Holiday's ball rights and shots further decreased, and his performance also declined further. It is no exaggeration to say that although Holiday can still bear a lot of responsibilities on the defensive end, it is indeed difficult for him to play on the offensive end, and his role on the court is becoming increasingly limited. Holiday's decline in performance also led to a certain extent to the team's lack of competitiveness and to be eliminated in the second round of the playoffs.

Holiday will earn up to $32.4 million next season, and his salary will continue to increase in the next three seasons. Considering Holiday's performance this season and his position in the team, the salary is indeed a little higher. Therefore, if the Celtics choose to break up the current lineup, Holiday will likely become the target of being sent away. I don't know what the Celtics will deal with Holiday's contract next.