Jrue Holiday News, Rumors, Updates - Portland Trail Blazers

Efficient from bench Holiday closed Friday's 124-118 loss to the Lakers with 12 points (4-7 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), one rebound and seven assists in 31 minutes.

Impact Holiday was efficient off the bench and finished second on the Blazers in assists behind Deni Avdija. He's settled into a sixth-man role, running the second unit and closing some games, but his usage is spiking due to Ja Morant's (hamstring) absence.

17 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Drains five treys in Wednesday's win Holiday closed with 15 points (5-9 FG, 5-9 3Pt), four rebounds and one steal in 28 minutes off the bench during Wednesday's 132-119 victory over the Suns.

Impact The veteran guard set a new season high with the five made three-pointers. Holiday has scored in double digits in five of seven games to begin the season as the engine of Portland's second unit, averaging 13.4 points, 4.4 boards, 4.1 assists, 2.4 threes and 1.1 steals in 26.0 minutes while shooting 52.5 percent from the floor and 42.5 percent from long range.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jrue Holiday's versatility is keeping Blazers rolling without Ja Morant Jrue Holiday has stepped up his playmaking and shot creation in Ja Morant's absence, helping the Trail Blazers maintain a high level of play...

3 DAYS AGO • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM

Flirts with triple-double off bench Holiday tallied 17 points (7-11 FG, 3-4 3Pt), eight rebounds, 10 assists and a steal across 29 minutes in Monday's 118-110 win over the Nuggets.

Impact Holiday delivered an excellent all-around performance off the bench, finishing just two rebounds shy of a triple-double. His 10 assists highlighted his importance as a facilitator, while efficient perimeter shooting further boosted his fantasy production. Holiday's ability to contribute across several categories provides considerable value, although his reserve role could lead to occasional fluctuations in playing time and overall production. He should be fine as long as his minutes hover around the 25-30 range, though.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Deni Avdija scores 28 points in the Trail Blazers' 118-110 win over the Nuggets

Deni Avdija scored nine of his 28 points in the fourth quarter and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Denver Nuggets 118-110 on Monday night, extending their road winning streak t...

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Avdija scores 24 and Lillard has 22 as Portland rolls over Utah 112-90

The Portland Trail Blazers have bounced back from their first loss of the season by defeating the Utah Jazz 112-90

OCTOBER 31 • Associated Press

Excels off bench with 22 points Holiday registered 22 points (8-12 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 4-6 FT), four rebounds, three assists and one steal over 30 minutes during Tuesday's 136-129 win over the Lakers.

Impact Holiday gave Portland a big lift off the bench. The veteran guard's scoring and defensive versatility have given the Blazers one of the league's deepest backcourts. His role should stay prominent with Shaedon Sharpe (knee) out.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Ja Morant, Damian Lillard lead unbeaten Trail Blazers past Lakers 136-129 despite Luka Doncic's 41

Ja Morant and Deni Avdija scored 23 points apiece, Damian Lillard added 21 and hit a clutch 3-pointer with 43 seconds to play, and the Portland Trail Blazers remained unbeaten with...

OCTOBER 28 • Associated Press

Not listed on injury report Holiday (hand) isn't listed on the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Suns.

Impact Holiday sat out Friday's preseason finale due to right hand soreness, though he'll return to action in Wednesday's regular-season opener. The veteran guard appears likely to begin the season with the second unit, and he faces competition for playing time from Scoot Henderson and Vit Krejci.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Friday Holiday is out for Friday's preseason finale against the Warriors due to right hand soreness.

Impact The 36-year-old veteran will skip Portland's final exhibition game with some soreness in his shooting hand, but this shouldn't be anything that impacts his status for Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Suns. With Holiday unavailable, expect more minutes for Scoot Henderson and Vit Krejci.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles with shot from bench Holiday supplied 11 points ([4-11FG, 2-7 3Pt, 1-3 FT), five rebounds and two assists in 21 minutes during Tuesday's 110-98 preseason win over the Kings.

Impact Holiday's shot wasn't cooperating, but he still reached double figures. It will be a close call between Holiday and Ja Morant in deciding who will run alongside Damian Lillard in the first unit, but most expect Morant to edge out Holiday to start the season.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Tuesday Holiday won't start Tuesday's preseason game against the Kings, Frankie Cartoscelli of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140 reports.

Impact Holiday got the starting nod in Monday's blowout win over the London Lions, though he'll slide to the second unit in the second leg of this back-to-back set. Damian Lillard, Scoot Henderson, Deni Avdija, Toumani Camara and Donovan Clingan will start against Sacramento.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Starts in lopsided win Holiday finished with six points (3-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt), five rebounds and three assists across 15 minutes in Monday's 119-66 preseason victory over the London Lions.

Impact The veteran point guard got the start in place of the resting Damian Lillard on Monday. Holiday is expected to handle a reserve role once the regular season begins, but he could still push to play 30 minutes per game while Shaedon Sharpe (knee) is on the shelf.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Wednesday Holiday won't start Wednesday's preseason game against the Warriors, Jason Quick of The Athletic reports.

Impact Holiday has been a full-time starter for most of his career, though he isn't guaranteed to begin the 2026-27 campaign in a starting role. The Trail Blazers will start Damian Lillard, Ja Morant, Toumani Camara, Deni Avdija and Donovan Clingan in their preseason opener.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Damian Lillard and Jrue Holiday are Ja Morant glue guys to make it work Damian Lillard and Jrue Holiday can perfectly counteract some of Ja Morant's weaknesses.

OCTOBER 6 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM

Damian Lillard and Jrue Holiday could be key to a Ja Morant resurgence Damian Lillard and Jrue Holiday are the ideal veteran mentors for Portland Trail Blazers guard Ja Morant.

SEPTEMBER 29 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM

Blazers open training camp after a turbulent summer. Damian Lillard provides a steadying influence

The Portland Trail Blazers opened training camp with more than the usual turbulence in the background after a summer that included cuts by the new owner, squabbles over the renovat...

SEPTEMBER 28 • Associated Press

Blazers' plan to play Jrue Holiday at forward explains why they didn't trade him The Portland Trail Blazers' plan to play Jrue Holiday more at forward this season explains why they kept him.

SEPTEMBER 28 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM

To play more on wing Holiday is expected to spend more time on the wing this season, per Ramona Shelbourne of ESPN.com.

Impact The veteran point guard averaged 16.3 points and 6.1 assists per game last year, his most since 2022-23 with the Bucks, but Holiday is likely to see fewer ball-handling responsibilities now that Ja Morant and Damian Lillard are manning the backcourt. Toumani Camara is the favorite to start at small forward for Portland, but Holiday is positioned for a very significant role off the bench and is worthy of a late-round fantasy pick. He should remain a major threat from deep after hitting a career-high 2.6 three-pointers per game in 2025-26.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

"You got to bounce back" - Joakim Noah detailed why Portland is the ideal reset for Ja Morant Joakim Noah broke down how playing alongside Damian Lillard and Jrue Holiday in Portland can help Ja Morant overcome off-the-court setbacks...

SEPTEMBER 5 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

Blazers already won the Jrue Holiday trade, and now they should cash in The Portland Trail Blazers should sell high on Jrue Holiday after stealing him from the Boston Celtics.

SEPTEMBER 1 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM

Celtics rivals' hopes for Jrue Holiday all but crushed by Shaedon Sharpe's injury Shaedon Sharpe's meniscus tear likely means Jrue Holiday isn't leaving Portland. No buyout would crush the Heat and Sixers' hopes of adding...

AUGUST 25 • HARDWOODHOUDINI.COM

Now's the perfect time for Blazers to sell high on Jrue Holiday The Portland Trail Blazers can trade Jrue Holiday after a strong season, selling high to fix their backcourt logjam.

AUGUST 12 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM

Blazers' best starting lineup absolutely has to include Jrue Holiday Trail Blazers head coach Micah Nori should start Jrue Holiday this season due to his experience and two-way impact.

AUGUST 9 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM

Veteran guard target update likely to disappoint ambitious Raptors fans NBA insider Marc Stein dismisses recent speculation of a Jrue Holiday buyout from the Blazers, ruling out that advantageous option for the R...

AUGUST 7 • RAPTORSRAPTURE.COM

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Deni Avdija scores 28 points in the Trail Blazers' 118-110 win over the Nuggets

Avdija scores 24 and Lillard has 22 as Portland rolls over Utah 112-90

Ja Morant, Damian Lillard lead unbeaten Trail Blazers past Lakers 136-129 despite Luka Doncic's 41

Blazers open training camp after a turbulent summer. Damian Lillard provides a steadying influence