NBA Player Sends Message After Being Released by Celtics in 2019 originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

The Boston Celtics are sending the rest of the NBA a clear message regarding Derrick White's availability for trade.

The Boston Celtics saw their season come to an end in the second round of the playoffs against the New York Knicks. Unfortunately, that series loss also came with Jayson Tatum tearing his Achilles in Game 4.

A first-round pick could be the price to acquire Jrue Holiday from the Celtics. The veteran point guard has been in the middle of trade rumors recently, and the team’s front office is looking for a first-rounder in return, plus “whatever reduced salary comes back in the deal,” per Hardwood Paroxysm .

While Jrue Holiday continues to be in trade rumors, what it would take to land the two-time champion is starting to become clear.

Jake Fischer of The Stein Line reported on Sunday that the Boston Celtics are "most definitely listening on calls" for veteran point guard Jrue Holiday.