Lillard could go from playing with one superstar in Giannis Antetokounmpo to another in Kevin Durant. The Bucks failed to advance past the first round during Lillard’s time in Milwaukee, but the Rockets boast greater depth and a real shot at winning an NBA championship.

From Lillard’s perspective, joining the Celtics could give him a realistic shot at a title in 2027, depending on how Tatum recovers and how Stevens and Co. piece together the rest of the roster. The 13-year veteran’s deepest playoff run was a trip to the Western Conference finals with Portland in 2019.