Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum stated his case to Damian Lillard but stopped short of giving the hard sell after the point guard requested a trade from the Portland Trail Blazers. Tatum ...

Following the Milwaukee Bucks' decision to release Damian Lillard following their move to sign Myles Turner, the Celtics have emerged as a possible suitor for the star veteran point guard.

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.

Trade talks have stalled and Lillard remains in Portland ahead of the start of training camp next month, but the expectation is that if the longtime Blazers star is moved, Miami is the favorite.

“You saw the Dame trade talks all summer, and I never saw Milwaukee in that conversation. I never heard about them [being interested]. ... Jayson Tatum Pitched Boston to Damian Lillard.

Amid rumors the Miami Heat are Damian Lillard's preferred destination if he gets traded, Jayson Tatum is doing what he can to get the seven-time All-Star interested in playing for the Boston Celtics.

The conventional wisdom from league sources has been that as we get closer to the start of training camp on Oct. 2, Damian Lillard trade talks will start to gain traction.Miami will up its offer, a third team will be found for Tyler Herro, and Portland will bring its asking price down some and a deal will be struck.

After Damian Lillard made his trade request, Jayson Tatum reached out to sell him on coming to the Boston Celtics.During an October 3 interview on 98.5 The Sports Hub’s “Toucher and Rich ...

Jayson Tatum's back-channel conversations with Damian Lillard apparently didn't prepare him for the Bucks acquiring the All-Star guard.

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) talks with sports media during Boston ... The Celtics added Holiday after he was sent to the Portland Trail Blazers as part of the Damian Lillard trade.

He also noted Jayson Tatum's (failed) attempt to talk Lillard into the Boston Celtics. "I know Jayson Tatum has called him, try to get in his ear, but his focus is definitely on Miami," said Spears.