In a report by Brian Windhorst, it was revealed that the  had trade interest in Jrue Holiday last summer, following his move to the  but Holiday did not consider the Pacers as one of his preferred destinations for the next stage of his career.

By the Numbers

  • Jrue Holiday signed a four-year, $134.4 million contract extension with the
  • Jrue’s brothers, Justin and Aaron, have previously played for the Pacers.
  • Indiana later acquired Pascal Siakam via trade instead of Jrue Holiday.

Yes, ButThe Pacers were not on Holiday’s preferred list of destinations despite their interest in him, showcasing the importance of player preferences in trade decisions.

State of Play

  • Jrue Holiday is now in the NBA Finals with the Celtics.
  • Portland retained Holiday due to his specific list of preferred destinations.

What’s NextThe Pacers are expected to focus on other options in the off-season following the Holiday trade situation.

Bottom LineThe Jrue Holiday trade saga highlights the significance of player preferences in shaping trade outcomes, emphasizing the impact of personal choices in NBA transactions.