However, in the unlikely event that a big move was to take place, Boston would need to trade away one of their core players. In this new trade scenario, the Celtics trade away point guard Jrue Holiday in exchange for a star big and more wing depth.

The Celtics closed the game with Pritchard in Holiday’s usual place. The Grizzlies didn’t dare try the strategy against Pritchard, who scored 13 points in the second half and has been one of the league’s best shooters this season.

The Boston Celtics have one of the most well-rounded ... One of the best defenders in the entire league at the guard spot is Jrue Holiday. Holiday is an All-Star who has been known throughout ...

The West Linn, Oregon native has been cutting a path through the league on offense like a hot knife through butter so far this season.

Holiday notched six points (3-8 FG, 0-4 3Pt), one rebound, four assists, one block and one steal in 29 minutes during Thursday's 117-108 loss to the Bulls.

In a recent column, Chris Forsberg of NBC Sports Boston breaks down the two primary elements of the Celtics' status as a second apron squad that will impact their trade efforts th