Miami Heat may pursue Jrue Holiday to enhance roster alongside Giannis
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 23, 2026, 9:34 AM
Last updated Oct 23, 2026
The Miami Heat are exploring the possibility of acquiring veteran guard Jrue Holiday to improve their team dynamics. After trading for Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Heat are looking to solidify their roster for a championship run. Holiday, currently on a $134 million contract with the Portland Trail Blazers, has experience winning an NBA championship with Antetokounmpo. Analysts suggest this move could allow starting guard Davion Mitchell to transition to a bench role, potentially boosting the team's effectiveness. The Heat are reportedly focused on obtaining Holiday as part of their strategy for success this season.
- •Miami Heat opened their season against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
- •The team traded for Giannis Antetokounmpo this offseason.
- •Jrue Holiday has experience winning a championship with Antetokounmpo.
- •Holiday is currently under contract with the Portland Trail Blazers.
- •Acquiring Holiday may shift Davion Mitchell to a bench role.
- 9:34 AMYahoo Sports — Heat predicted to trade for $134M 2-time NBA champion, All-Star to pair with Giannis Antetokounmpo
"The Miami Heat could get a veteran that would help their championship aspirations. In this deal, they get a former teammate of Giannis Antetokounmpo with plenty of Finals experience.
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