DONE DEAL: Denver Nuggets Waste No Time, Land Celtics Star Jrue Holiday on 3-Year, $98 Million Deal After Westbrook Reveals Free Agency Plans.
Denver, CO – In a stunning turn of events that has reshaped the Western Conference landscape, the Denver Nuggets have officially landed Boston Celtics star Jrue Holiday on a blockbuster 3-year deal worth $98 million. The announcement comes just hours after veteran point guard Russell Westbrook declared his intention to test free agency, creating an immediate opening in Denver’s backcourt — one the reigning Western Conference powerhouse wasted no time filling.
The Nuggets, determined to remain at the top of the competitive West, aggressively pursued Holiday after Westbrook’s announcement caught the organization and fans off guard. According to team sources, negotiations with Holiday’s camp began immediately and moved swiftly, culminating in a finalized agreement that was confirmed late Friday night.
Holiday, 34, is widely regarded as one of the most versatile two-way guards in the league. Fresh off a deep playoff run with the Celtics, where he played a pivotal role in Boston’s Eastern Conference dominance, Holiday brings elite perimeter defense, veteran leadership, and high basketball IQ to a Nuggets squad already loaded with talent.
“This is a massive win for us,” said Nuggets GM Calvin Booth in a press conference. “Jrue is the type of player who elevates everyone around him. His presence will help us not only maintain our championship aspirations but also push us even further.”
Westbrook, who played a key role off the bench for Denver last season, averaged 11.3 points, 6.1 assists, and 4.9 rebounds in a revitalized role. But with limited minutes and a strong desire to start, the 35-year-old guard opted to explore free agency, eyeing what may be his final big NBA contract.
The acquisition of Holiday sends a clear signal to the rest of the league: the Nuggets are not content with just one title run. With a core led by Nikola Jokić, Jamal Murray, and now Jrue Holiday, Denver is positioning itself as a dominant force for years to come.
Holiday is expected to join the team for offseason workouts later this month and is already being hailed by fans as the perfect piece to guide the Nuggets back to the NBA Finals.
Stay tuned for further developments as the free agency dominoes continue to fall.
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