Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday is out for three games due to a sprained right shoulder.

The Celtics are prioritizing Holiday's long-term health and are cautious about his return to play.

Despite his absence, the team is on an eight-game winning streak and leads the Eastern Conference.

Holiday's defensive and offensive skills are seen as vital for the Celtics' success in the upcoming playoffs.

No definite timeline for Holiday's return has been provided, although there is optimism about his recovery progress.

Holiday expressed his enthusiasm for joining the Celtics, a team focused on winning, following his trade from the Bucks to the Blazers.

LeBron James humorously commented on the perceived low trade cost for Holiday's move to Boston.

In his first season with the Celtics, Holiday has been performing strongly, with averages of 12.8 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 4.9 assists, and high shooting accuracy.