This would save the Celtics an estimated $40 million in luxury tax payments next season and gets them below the second apron.

The motivation here is clear. The moment Jayson Tatum went down with a ruptured Achilles in the second round of the playoffs, Boston's $227.8 million payroll and $238.2 million luxury tax bill (which combined to make the Celtics' roster the most expensive in the league) became untenable.

The Boston Celtics have reportedly traded Jrue Holiday to the Portland Trailblazers, according to ESPN. In return, the Celtics are receiving Anfernee Simons and two second-round draft picks.