They have been one of the teams with reported interest in star free agent point guard Damian Lillard, who is also working his way back from a torn Achilles. Lillard was waived and stretched by the Milwaukee Bucks in a shocking move to create cap space for the team to sign Myles Turner.

Reports have now surfaced that the Boston Celtics are interested in signing Damian Lillard. In fact, some have suggested that Jayson Tatum is even attempting to get Lillard on the Celtics.

Damian Lillard, once uninterested in the Boston Celtics, is now reportedly open to joining them, a shift influenced by his friendship with Jayson Tatu