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.

Celtics Celtics’ Jayson Tatum reportedly tried recruiting Damian Lillard to Boston after trade request went public "I know Jayson Tatum has called him, try to get in his ear."

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.

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.

Jayson Tatum might not take the court for the Celtics in the 2025-26 season, but he could help them land Damian Lillard.

Do the Celtics really have interest in signing Damian Lillard — and would Lillard really have interest in coming to Boston? The answer to both of those questions might be yes. The Celtics — along with the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors — are “known to be among the many teams” eyeing Lillard on the free-agent market after the Milwaukee Bucks reportedly waived the nine-time All-Star on Tuesday,

If you’re being forced to trade Lillard, ... You're competing for the next 5 years behind a core of Tatum and Lillard. That's a championship combo. - Mike Sykes. Denver Nuggets