Recent NBA buzz, updated on May 30, 2025, indicates that Boston Celtics' guard Jrue Holiday is expected to be a significant name on the trade market. League sources suggest the Los Angeles Clippers are among the teams anticipated to show interest in pursuing the 34-year-old, two-time All-Star guard this offseason. This interest from the Clippers is not new; they were reportedly outbid by the Celtics in 2023 when Holiday became available. Holiday's move to the Trail Blazers initially occurred as part of the Damian Lillard blockbuster deal that sent Lillard to the Bucks, before Portland rerouted Holiday to Boston.

The Celtics' acquisition of Holiday, which involved sending Malcolm Brogdon, Robert Williams, and two future first-round picks to the Trail Blazers before the training camp, proved to be a pivotal move. It significantly contributed to the Celtics securing the 2024 NBA championship, underscoring Holiday's impact as a key player.

In other NBA news, particularly from the ongoing playoffs, Indiana Pacers swingman Aaron Nesmith has been a notable figure due to his performance and resilience. Despite dealing with a sprained ankle sustained in Game 3, Nesmith was available and played in Game 4 against the New York Knicks, and was also expected to play in Game 5. His availability was confirmed by league sources and Pacers coach Rick Carlisle, who commented that Nesmith was “doing better than expected.”

Nesmith's determination to play through his injury was evident. After scoring 16 points in the Pacers' 130-121 victory on Tuesday, May 28, 2025, which brought Indiana one win shy of the NBA Finals, Nesmith stated, “When I got hurt, they came up to me, and they were like, ‘We want to see how you feel.’ I was like, I don’t care how I feel. I’m playing. This is what we all live for. This is (what) we’ve been preparing for all year long, our entire lifetimes. These moments, I can’t miss these moments.”

His impact on the court, especially defensively as the primary defender on Knicks All-Star guard Jalen Brunson, has been substantial. Statistics highlighted this effectiveness: in one game, Brunson scored only 10 points on 3-of-13 shooting during the 30 minutes Nesmith was on him. In contrast, Brunson scored 21 points on perfect 6-of-6 shooting (and 7-of-8 free throws) in the 7 minutes Nesmith was off the floor. Reflecting his positive contribution, Nesmith was a game-high plus-20 for Indiana, while the Knicks were a minus-16 with Brunson on the floor during Nesmith's minutes in that game. Scott Agness also noted an instance where Nesmith was on the bench longer than expected, despite his importance.

Coach Rick Carlisle confirmed Nesmith’s availability for Game 4 and indicated he would monitor how Nesmith started the game to determine his minutes due to the sprained ankle. Nesmith’s willingness to play through discomfort provided a significant boost for the Indiana Pacers during their critical playoff matchups, exemplifying the competitive spirit often seen in the postseason.