Fans noted that Davison had maxed out his eligibility for two‑way deals, so the switch to Shulga made sense in terms of roster rules and long‑term planning.
Final thought
Signing Max Shulga to a two‑way contract is a calculated, forward‑thinking move by the Celtics: they’ve secured a composure‑driven playmaker to run their G‑League affiliate, while preserving cost‑controlled NBA depth. With Davison and Peterson now elsewhere, Shulga gets a real chance to shine and potentially earn his stripes at the next level. In a somewhat chaotic offseason, this is a quiet but smart piece to Boston’s development puzzle.
Let me know if you’d like a profile on Shulga’s game film, comparisons to recent two‑way success stories, or updates on Amari Williams signing status.
July 7 – The Portland Trail Blazers’ acquisition of two-time All-Star guard Jrue Holiday was announced as official on Monday but has been amended from the terms reported on June 23.
The Boston Celtics will receive guard Anfernee Simons, but two future second-round picks are not part of the trade. It is now a straight player-for-player swap.
Trades could not be announced until they were finalized with the start of the new league year on Sunday.
The Oregonian reported on Monday that a review of Holiday’s medical history did not reveal anything to negate the trade but led the Trail Blazers to change terms of the transaction. The 35-year-old Holiday, who missed 20 games last season due to multiple injuries, is considered healthy and available for training camp in September, per the report.
The Celtics have shed players with large contracts, such as Holiday and forward/center Kristaps Porzingis, who was traded to the Atlanta Hawks. Star forward Jayson Tatum tore his right Achilles tendon in the second round of the playoffs and a long recovery period is expected.
Holiday, who will earn $32.4 million next season, is owed approximately $72 million combined in 2026-27 and 2027-28 on the back end of a four-year, $134.4 million contract he signed with the Celtics in April of 2024.
Simons. 26, joins the Celtics on an expiring contract. Per ESPN, the deal saves Boston $40 million in luxury tax payments next season.
In 2023, Portland landed Holiday in a deal with the Milwaukee Bucks for Damian Lillard, then sent the 16-year veteran to Boston and acquired a pair of first-round picks. Holiday never played a game for the Blazers.
Fans noted that Davison had maxed out his eligibility for two‑way deals, so the switch to Shulga made sense in terms of roster rules and long‑term planning.
Final thought
Signing Max Shulga to a two‑way contract is a calculated, forward‑thinking move by the Celtics: they’ve secured a composure‑driven playmaker to run their G‑League affiliate, while preserving cost‑controlled NBA depth. With Davison and Peterson now elsewhere, Shulga gets a real chance to shine and potentially earn his stripes at the next level. In a somewhat chaotic offseason, this is a quiet but smart piece to Boston’s development puzzle.
Let me know if you’d like a profile on Shulga’s game film, comparisons to recent two‑way success stories, or updates on Amari Williams signing status.
July 7 – The Portland Trail Blazers’ acquisition of two-time All-Star guard Jrue Holiday was announced as official on Monday but has been amended from the terms reported on June 23.
The Boston Celtics will receive guard Anfernee Simons, but two future second-round picks are not part of the trade. It is now a straight player-for-player swap.
Trades could not be announced until they were finalized with the start of the new league year on Sunday.
The Oregonian reported on Monday that a review of Holiday’s medical history did not reveal anything to negate the trade but led the Trail Blazers to change terms of the transaction. The 35-year-old Holiday, who missed 20 games last season due to multiple injuries, is considered healthy and available for training camp in September, per the report.
The Celtics have shed players with large contracts, such as Holiday and forward/center Kristaps Porzingis, who was traded to the Atlanta Hawks. Star forward Jayson Tatum tore his right Achilles tendon in the second round of the playoffs and a long recovery period is expected.
Holiday, who will earn $32.4 million next season, is owed approximately $72 million combined in 2026-27 and 2027-28 on the back end of a four-year, $134.4 million contract he signed with the Celtics in April of 2024.
Simons. 26, joins the Celtics on an expiring contract. Per ESPN, the deal saves Boston $40 million in luxury tax payments next season.
In 2023, Portland landed Holiday in a deal with the Milwaukee Bucks for Damian Lillard, then sent the 16-year veteran to Boston and acquired a pair of first-round picks. Holiday never played a game for the Blazers.
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