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As the league enters the off-season, there have been countless NBA trade rumors about almost every player - what their future is with a franchise and where they may land up next. One name linked more than any other has to be that of New Orleans Pelicans star Jrue Holiday, who is reportedly fielding interest from multiple teams around the league.
The 30-year-old has quietly had one of his best-ever seasons. Acting as a leader of sorts with the Pelicans, Jrue Holiday has been brilliant on both ends. In fact, many insiders even believe he played at an All-Star level and could contribute greatly to a championship team. With the franchise reportedly prepared to move him in an NBA trade this off-season, the race to obtain the player has well and truly begun.
With that in mind, here are the five best destinations for Jrue Holiday ahead of next season.
NBA Trade Rumors: 5 best destinations for Jrue Holiday ahead of the 2020-21 season
For this list, we will look at NBA trade rumors and select the strongest teams that have shown interest in Jrue Holiday. We will also look at how well the 30-year-old would fit into the roster and system.
On that note, let's begin.
#5 Indiana Pacers
Despite there being serious speculation on the future of Victor Oladipo, NBA trade rumors have now reported that he will stay at the franchise beyond this off-season. Given the player's rapid improvement, this alone would make a move to the Indiana Pacers very attractive. And yet, there is more.
Domantas Sabonis and Myles Turner have had break-out seasons, with the former even making the All-Star team. With reports of the latter's high trade value and the willingness of the franchise to trade him away, the Indiana Pacers' roster could be bolstered even further this off-season.
As the franchise's biggest weakness is the lack of playmaking and defense in the backcourt, the acquisition would fill those holes perfectly and will help make the team far more balanced.
#4 Milwaukee Bucks
The Milwaukee Bucks greatly suffered in the postseason due to their lack of an elite primary playmaker, flaming out in the second round. Since their exit, NBA trade rumors have tirelessly speculated on who the franchise could bring in at point guard.
As bad as their results seem, the franchise has no other significant weaknesses. What this means is if Jrue Holiday can be brought in as the primary playmaker, the franchise could very realistically be a far stronger team next season.
With all other pieces in place, Jrue Holiday could be the last one the franchise needs to win an NBA Championship in the near future.
#3 Denver Nuggets
The Denver Nuggets came off a very impressive round of NBA Playoffs, with the young team going all the way to the Western Conference finals. Stars Jamal Murray, Nikola Jokic and even Michael Porter Jr. have flourished but there is still cause for concern in the roster.
The team's defense, while good, is nowhere close to the level required to win an NBA Championship. Additionally, the franchise needs a player who can take the ball out of Murray's hands at times, without a drop-off experienced in the team's offense. All these areas would expertly be covered by Jrue Holiday.
With the player's elite court vision and very impressive defense, if the Denver Nuggets were to acquire him, they could become one of the stronger contenders in the western conference.
#2 Brooklyn Nets
The Brooklyn Nets will likely be the best team in the East next season. However, with the franchise housing two ball-dominant players as their stars, they need a player who is brilliant off the ball.
Jrue Holiday's versatility makes him the perfect player for the franchise. He is an impressive spot-up shooter from behind the arc and can also take over as the high-volume scorer when the team needs it. Moreover, the Brooklyn Nets seem to know this more than any other franchise as NBA trade rumors have reported that they are the most interested party in the 30-year-old out of all the contenders in the league.
Given the strength of the Brooklyn Nets, a move for Jrue Holiday could not only make their roster far better but it will also give the player a massive chance at being an NBA Champion during the 2020-21 NBA season.
#1 Golden State Warriors
The Golden State Warriors are looking to get back to their dominant best next season, with stars like Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson returning to the team. Despite the franchise's strength, however, there are still holes in the roster.
The team needs more depth in the guards department, with the only bench players they have being young and largely inexperienced ones. Jrue Holiday could not only come off the bench in the point guard position but could also start as a shooting guard, with Klay Thompson playing small forward.
With Jrue Holiday being one of the best defenders in the league, defense in the backcourt will also stop being a cause for concern for the Warriors, improving the overall balance of the team ahead of next season.
Given all the teams that are reportedly interested in him, a move to the Golden State Warriors will give Jrue Holiday the highest chances of winning an NBA Championship in the near future, making San Francisco his best destination this off-season.
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