Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum is recruiting Damian Lillard to join the franchise as an unrestricted free agent, according to The Boston Globe. Released earlier this summer by the Milwaukee Bucks, Lillard is reportedly open to signing this summer and the Celtics are one of three teams at the top of his potential list of suitors.

I just was told that they're communicating and Tatum is recruiting. I mean, Tatum is the face of the franchise. So, yeah,

The late portion of the NBA season saw a number of big-name stars go down with devastating Achilles injuries, including Celtics forward Jayson Tatum and former Bucks guard Damian Lillard. Milwaukee opted to stretch the remaining $113 million owed to Lillard on his deal, sending the veteran guard to free agency for the first time in his career.

According to Gary Washburn of The Boston Globe, Jayson Tatum is playing a significant role in recruiting Lillard to the TD Garden. Tatum is also out due to an Achilles tear, but it would appear that he's already planning for his return to the rotation, either toward the end of the 25-26 season or at the start of the 26-27 campaign.

Jayson Tatum is recruiting Damian Lillard to the Boston Celtics, according to NBA reporter Gary Washburn of The Boston Globe. Lillard is an unrestricted free agent after getting waived and stretched by the Milwaukee Bucks.

Jayson Tatum is recruiting on behalf of the Boston Celtics so the team secure an All-Star free agent. Star guard Damian Lillard is a free agent after getting w

Boston Celtics eyes Damian Lillard. Jayson Tatum is recruiting Lillard, now a free agent after Milwaukee waived him. Lillard and Tatum are both recovering from Achilles injuries. Boston can sign Lillard at a bargain,

Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum is attempting to recruit Damian Lillard in free agency, according to Gary Washburn of the Boston Globe.

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum is making a determined push to bring nine-time All-Star Damian Lillard to Boston, according to multiple reports.

Damian Lillard remains a free agent but is considering his options, and the Celtics are indeed one of them. The nine-time All-Star is in no hurry to sign, but the Celtics are interested in a multi-year deal that would allow him to return fully healthy from his torn Achilles for the 2026-27 season in a Celtics uniform along with a healed Tatum for a title run.