NBA Trade Rumors: More Big Names Recently Added To Block Before Deadline

Jrue Holiday, PG, New Orleans Pelicans

For the last few days, the Pelicans and Philadelphia 76ers have been caught in trade talks. At first, it appeared the deal, centered around Jahlil Okafor, would send Alexis Ajinca and draft considerations to Philadelphia.

Now, however, the deal appears to have shifted towards Jrue Holiday as the 76ers’ compensation. At least, according to RealGM’s Keith Smith, that appears to be the case.

Holiday starred in Philadelphia for the first four years of his NBA career. Now, it appears the 76ers wouldn’t mind a reunion with their former playmaking point guard. The only problem here is getting the Pelicans to part ways with one of their only reliable scorers outside of Anthony Davis.

On one side of the argument, New Orleans can’t afford to essentially throw in the towel by trading away Holiday. On the other side, he’s a free agent this upcoming offseason and may not return.

If that’s the case, the Pelicans would be wise to at least get something in return for him before he simply walks away.

Who knows if anything will come of this rumor. Maybe Holiday will remain an option for the 76ers, or maybe the Pelicans will convince Philly to take Ajinca instead. I guess we’ll find out between now and Feb. 23.