Jrue Holiday improves injury report against Rockets after missing 26 straight games
Portland Blazers veteran Jrue Holiday has missed 26 consecutive games with a strained right calf, but received a positive update ahead of facing the Houston Rockets on Friday. Holliday received permission to work in the field last week, signaling his return to the floor is imminent for the Blazers.
Holliday is listed as questionable for the team injury report for the Blazers vs. Rockets matchup, which is a step in the right direction. However, the original plan was for Holiday to be re-evaluated for 1-2 weeks on November 21st. This is the closest rest to full recovery.
In 12 starts this season, Holiday is averaging 16.7 points, including 36.5 percent from three, 8.3 assists and 5.3 rebounds per game.
Jrue Holiday eager for a new chapter with the Blazers
Blazers veteran Jrue Holiday opened up about joining the Blazers in an exclusive interview with ClutchPoints. Holiday talked about joining forces with future Hall of Fame guard Damian Lillard, who is recovering from a torn ACL tendon. He also discussed the bright future he sees in his new team.
Holiday talked about his existing relationship with Lillard.
“We played together in the Olympics. I was with Adidas. So we did some things together with that,” Holiday tells ClutchPoints. “So I’ve known him for a long time. Just his knowledge of the game, the experiences he’s been through, even what he brings to me and the rest of the team when we’re playing, even though he’s off the field, it’s been invaluable.”
The Blazers will host the Rockets on Friday.
2026-01-09 17:17:00
