Lakers eye trade for Jrue Holiday amid roster adjustments
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 4:06 PM
Last updated Jul 11, 2026
The Los Angeles Lakers are contemplating a trade for Jrue Holiday, currently with the Portland Trail Blazers, as they look to strengthen their roster. Holiday, a two-time NBA Champion, is viewed as a key addition that could bolster the team's defense. With two years left on his contract, acquiring Holiday would require creative financial maneuvering from the Lakers. Amid concerns about the team's defensive capabilities alongside superstar Luka Doncic, the need for a strategic acquisition is evident. This development comes as the Blazers pivot towards a youth movement, making Holiday available on the trade market.
- •Los Angeles Lakers consider trade for Jrue Holiday.
- •Holiday has two years and $72 million remaining on his contract.
- •Lakers identify defensive improvements as a priority.
- •Portland Trail Blazers shifting focus to youth movement.
- •Creative strategies needed for Lakers to secure Holiday.
- 4:06 PMYahoo Sports — Trade prediction should lead to Lakers landing $134M two-time NBA Champion
"This prediction would be pretty hard for the Lakers to actually pull off.
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