Holiday (knee) will play Tuesday against the Cavaliers, Jay King of The Athletic reports.
Holiday missed his first game of the season Saturday against the Raptors due to left knee tendinopathy, though the absence was believed to be a precaution. Holiday has had a slow start to the campaign, averaging 12.8 points, 4.0 assists, 3.9 rebounds and 1.8 three-pointers.
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Celtics' Jrue Holiday: Not playing Saturday
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Holiday (knee) is out for Saturday's game against the Raptors, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.
Holiday is dealing with left knee tendinopathy, and the injury will cause him to miss a game for the first time this season. Payton Pritchard, who has been excellent off the bench in 2024-25, could move into a starting role Saturday, while Holiday's next chance to play will come against the Cavaliers on Tuesday.
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Celtics' Jrue Holiday: Iffy for Saturday
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Holiday (knee) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Raptors, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.
Holiday is dealing with left knee tendinopathy and is in jeopardy of missing his first game of the season. If the veteran point guard is unable to suit up, Payton Pritchard will likely see an increased role.
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Celtics' Jrue Holiday: Modest performance Tuesday
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Holiday amassed eight points (2-5 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds and seven assists across 29 minutes during Tuesday's 117-116 loss to the Hawks.
Holiday delivered a passive eight points, continuing what has been a modest start to the season. Now firmly in the veteran class, Holiday's real-life impact far outweighs his numbers. While he will still occasionally have an offensive outburst, his days of being a consistent scorer are behind him.
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Celtics' Jrue Holiday: Tough night from downtown
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Holiday supplied six points (3-11 FG, 0-6 3Pt), nine rebounds and eight assists in 33 minutes during Wednesday's 118-112 loss to the Warriors.
Holiday managed to pack the staff sheet, putting forth his most productive night on the glass and as a passer. However, he also turned in his worst shooting game from deep, failing to connect on a single attempt. Holiday wasn't alone in his struggles, as the Celtics ended the evening 19-for-54 (35.2 percent) from beyond the arc.
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Celtics' Jrue Holiday: Cedes playing time to Pritchard
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Holiday ended with eight points (3-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds and four assists across 25 minutes during Wednesday's 135-132 overtime loss to the Pacers.
Holiday didn't see the floor during the fourth quarter or overtime as head coach Joe Mazulla opted to go with Payton Pritchard alongside Derrick White in the backcourt. It's unclear if it was a matchup decision to have Pritchard playing over Holiday, but it's unlikely that the latter's spot in the Celtics' starting lineup is being threatened. Holiday will look to bounce back Friday against LaMelo Ball and the Hornets.
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Celtics' Jrue Holiday: Drops efficient 21 points in win
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Holiday accumulated 21 points (7-12 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds and three assists over 33 minutes during Monday's 119-108 win over the Bucks.
The veteran point guard was efficient against his former squad while ending as the Celtics' third-highest scorer behind Jaylen Brown (30) and Payton Pritchard (28). Holiday played a limited role offensively in the club's previous two regular-season games, though he was sensational shooting the rock against the Bucks. The 34-year-old shot a combined 3-for-9 over the last two games, but at home this season he has shot a combined 14-for-21 with a total of 39 points in two contests.
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Celtics' Jrue Holiday: Minimal role in victory
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Holiday produced seven points (1-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 5-5 FT), three rebounds and one assist across 23 minutes during Thursday's 122-102 victory over the Wizards.
Holiday logged just 23 minutes against Washington due to the game being out of hand by the end of the third quarter. While the Celtics won't rely on the veteran guard to be a volume scorer, his efficiency and defensive production make him a valuable fantasy asset.
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Celtics' Jrue Holiday: Good to go for Opening Night
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Holiday (rest) isn't listed on the injury report for Tuesday's game against the Knicks, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.
As expected, Holiday will be good to go for the regular-season opener after resting during the preseason finale. The veteran guard took a step back statistically during his first season in Boston last year, but his steady contributions were a key reason why the Celtics hoisted banner 18.
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Celtics' Jrue Holiday: Sits out Tuesday
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Holiday (rest) didn't play in Tuesday's 119-118 loss to the Raptors.
Holiday was given a scheduled day of rest Tuesday. The veteran's next chance to suit up will come next Tuesday on Opening Night against the Knicks.
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Celtics' Jrue Holiday: Not amongst starters
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Holiday (rest) is not in the starting five for Tuesday's preseason game against the Raptors, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Payton Pritchard will step into the starting five alongside Derrick White, leaving Holiday to come off the bench. With Tuesday being the club's last preseason game, it would come as a surprise if Holiday does not play at all, though it remains a possibility that he gets the day off.
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Celtics' Jrue Holiday: Available Tuesday
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Holiday (rest) is available for Tuesday's preseason contest against the Raptors, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Holiday missed Sunday's preseason matchup against the Raptors, along with the rest of Boston's starters. He's played three games in the preseason so far, averaging 6.7 points, 2.0 rebounds, 0.7 assists and 1.0 steals in 16.0 minutes.
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Celtics' Jrue Holiday: Sitting out Sunday
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Coach Joe Mazzulla said Holiday (rest) won't play in Sunday's preseason matchup against the Raptors, Jay King of The Athletic reports.
Holiday will join the rest of the Celtics' starting five on the bench Sunday. The veteran point guard's next chance to suit up will come Tuesday against the Raptors in Boston's final preseason game.
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Celtics' Jrue Holiday: Back in Team USA's starting lineup
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Holiday (ankle) will start Tuesday's quarterfinal matchup against Brazil, Grant Afseth of EssentiallySports.com reports.
Holiday was ruled out for Team USA's final group-stage game against Puerto Rico on Saturday but will return to action for the knockout stage. The 34-year-old guard has been a force on both ends of the court for Team USA during the Olympics thus far.
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Celtics' Jrue Holiday: Out for Olympics on Saturday
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Holiday (ankle) has been ruled out of Saturday's Olympic group-phase matchup versus Puerto Rico, Joe Vardon of The Athletic reports.
Holiday is dealing with an ankle injury that occurred during Wednesday's win over South Sudan, and he will not suit up in Team USA's final group-phase matchup. The 34-year-old's elite two-way abilities have been on display throughout Team USA's showcase games and the group phase. While there is no clear timetable for Holiday's return, he will likely attempt to make it back in time for the quarterfinals, which the squad has already qualified for.
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Celtics' Jrue Holiday: Dealing with ankle injury
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Coach Steve Kerr said Holiday is questionable for Saturday's game against Puerto Rico due to an ankle injury, Grant Afseth of EssentiallySports.com reports.
Holiday came off the bench in Wednesday's victory over South Sudan and totaled five points (2-5 FG, 1-3 3Pt), two rebounds, one assist and one block in 15 minutes, but he rolled his ankle at some point and is now questionable for the final group-stage game Saturday.
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Celtics' Jrue Holiday: Moves to bench for Team USA
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Holiday won't start Team USA's matchup against South Sudan on Wednesday.
Holiday started and played well during Team USA's win over Serbia on Sunday, posting 15 points (6-8 FG), four rebounds, three assists and two steals in 24 minutes. However, he's been replaced in the starting lineup by Celtic teammate Jayson Tatum, who didn't see any action in the first group-play matchup. Coach Steve Kerr has also replaced Joel Embiid in the starting lineup with Anthony Davis.
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Celtics' Jrue Holiday: Productive outing in Olympic win
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Holiday finished with 15 points (6-8 FG, 3-5 3Pt), four rebounds, three assists and two steals across 24 minutes in Team USA's 110-84 win over Serbia in the Paris Olympics on Sunday.
Holiday started Team USA's first group phase matchup against Serbia, and he shot the ball at an extremely efficient clip in the blowout win. The 34-year-old has continuously brought elite defensive effort to any team he plays on, and his role on Team USA reflects that. Holiday may not be expected to score double figures in every game alongside a star-studded roster. However, his ability to space the floor and compete on the defensive end will be extremely important in the team's search for gold.
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Celtics' Jrue Holiday: Double-double in Game 5 win
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Holiday logged 15 points (7-14 FG, 1-3 3Pt), 11 rebounds, four assists and one block in 43 minutes during Monday's 106-88 victory over the Mavericks in Game 5 of the NBA Finals.
Holiday was incredible for the Celtics in five NBA Finals games, averaging 14.4 points, 7.4 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 0.6 steals and 0.6 blocks while shooting 45.5 percent from the field. The 34-year-old proved to be a crucial addition to the Celtics winning title No. 18 -- it was also Holiday's second NBA Championship in just four years. The defensive mastermind averaged 13.2 points, 6.1 rebounds, 4.4 assists, 1.1 steals and 0.6 blocks while shooting 50.3 percent from the field across 19 playoff games.
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Celtics' Jrue Holiday: Limited to nine points
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Holiday amassed nine points (4-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt), four rebounds, five assists and one steal across 42 minutes during Wednesday's 106-99 win over Dallas in Game 3 of the NBA Finals.
Holiday was coming off an impressive 26-point performance in the Game 2 victory, but he couldn't reach double-digit figures in this one -- something that hadn't happened since a 118-94 loss to the Cavaliers in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals on May 9. However, the veteran floor general has shown his experience throughout the series against Dallas, and he remains valuable even when he's not scoring at a high rate. Perhaps even more impressive is that he's yet to commit a turnover in the series while handing out 13 assists.
