Any Celtics deal for Holiday would almost certainly include Malcolm Brogdon, who they already nearly traded this offseason and makes $22.5 million this season, but that wouldn’t be enough.

Source: https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/09/28/should-celtics-pursue-jrue-holiday-after-bucks-surprising-trade-for-damian-lillard/

That starting five is still the Celtics’ best, while Malcolm Brogdon has been added to a steady bench rotation alongside White and Grant Williams.

Source: https://nesn.com/2023/03/marcus-smart-believes-this-will-help-celtics-get-over-hump-in-2023/

The Celtics are slow to react and Harden ends up taking Malcolm Brogdon one-on-one off the dribble.

Source: https://fansided.com/2023/05/08/devin-booker-warriors-adjustments-harden-embiid/