Damian Lillard requested a trade from the Portland Trail Blazers during the 2023 summer. He made it known instantly that he didn't want to play for the Boston Celtics. There could have been a few reasons for that, but ultimately, Lillard ended up with the Milwaukee Bucks.

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.

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