Damian Lillard is returning to his former home after becoming an unexpected free agent last week. The point guard has agreed to a three-year deal with the Portland Trail Blazers worth $42 million according to Shams Charania of ESPN.com.

The Celtics were previously rumored to be a possible suitor for Lillard earlier in July. The post Jayson Tatum reportedly a part of Celtics’ efforts to land Damian Lillard appeared first on Boston.com.

Boston Celtics free agency target Damian Lillard returned to the Portland TrailBlazers after two seasons with the Milwaukee Bucks in the Eastern Conference. The

Tatum is looking to convince Damian Lillard to join the Celtics after he was waived by the Milwaukee Bucks, according to the Boston Globe. Both players tore their Achilles during the NBA playoffs and will miss most, if not all, of the 2025-26 season.

Meanwhile, Milwaukee is shifting gears. They’ve brought in 25-year-old Cole Anthony, who averaged 9.4 points and 2.9 assists in five seasons with Orlando. The Bucks also explored bringing back Malcolm Brogdon, but are opting for younger, cost-effective options to pair with Giannis.

The Celtics want Damian Lillard, and it appears that the franchise is pulling out the big guns in pursuit of the nine-time All Star.

Celtics star Jayson Tatum is taking part in recruiting efforts with Lillard according to report from Gary Washburn of the Boston Globe. Like Lillard, Tatum is expected to miss most or all of next season recovering from a torn Achilles injury. Tatum and Lillard have a relationship after playing on Team USA Basketball together this decade.

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