Milwaukee Bucks general manager Jon Horst told The Athletic's Eric Nehm that he waived Damian Lillard and signed Myles Turner because he feels it's his "responsibility" to give Giannis Antetokounmpo the best chance of contending in the near future.

To that end, a new update has been revealed about Boston's rumored pursuit of Lillard. According to Gary Washburn of the Boston Globe, Tatum has been actively recruiting Lillard to the Celtics.

Damian Lillard to Celtics Report Surfaces During NBA Summer League originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

Damian Lillard, once uninterested in the Boston Celtics, is now reportedly open to joining them, a shift influenced by his friendship with Jayson Tatum. This development follows Lillard's surprising waive from the Milwaukee Bucks,

Boardroom explores why the Bucks and Suns are opting to give Lillard and Beal record-breaking nine-figure buyouts, and if the trend is here to stay.

Jayson Tatum is recruiting Damian Lillard to the Boston Celtics, according to NBA reporter Gary Washburn of The Boston Globe.  Lillard is an unrestricted free agent after getting waived and stretched by the Milwaukee Bucks.

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.

The NBA offseason has been very busy so far. While most big names in NBA free agency have found new homes, Damian Lillard is still available after being waived and stretched by the Milwaukee Bucks to make room for their move to sign Myles Turner.

Damian Lillard calls out Chris Haynes for false report on family request during injury rehab with the Milwaukee Bucks.

Damian Lillard is expected to miss a significant portion — if not all — of the 2025–2026 NBA season after tearing his ACL during the first round of the playoffs