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.

Tatum is looking to convince Damian Lillard to join the Celtics after he was waived by the Milwaukee Bucks, according to the Boston Globe. Both players tore their Achilles during the NBA playoffs and will miss most, if not all, of the 2025-26 season.

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