The Clippers were one of the finalists to trade for Holiday two years ago, multiple sources told MassLive. Boston outbid the Clippers for the guard and now could dangle Holiday as a potential addition to the team’s aging core of Kawhi Leonard and James Harden.

One of those contracts is Jrue Holiday's, who is about to finish the first year of a four-year, $134.4 million contract extension he signed with the Celtics last year. If the Celtics got out of his deal, it would help them significantly reduce their payroll.

The Celtics face mounting roster decisions following their second-round playoff elimination to the New York Knicks. The team’s title defense ended in a 119-81 Game 6 loss, and All-Star Jayson Tatum is expected to miss most of next season with a torn Achilles.