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.

While Turner coming to Milwaukee was certainly a shock, the most surprising part of the offseason was likely when the Bucks waived and stretched Damian Lillard. After tearing his Achilles in the playoffs, it was always possible that Lillard’s time with Milwaukee was over, but it came as a surprise to see it end so suddenly.

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.

The Bucks have a backcourt need after waiving Damian Lillard in a stunning move necessary to sign Indiana's Myles Turner. The projected starting lineup for Milwaukee next season is Kevin Porter Jr., Gary Trent Jr., Kyle Kuzma, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Turner with Anthony likely coming off the bench.

The Memphis Grizzlies and Cole Anthony have agreed to a buyout, clearing the way for more team moves to be finalized.

- Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (33) shoots over Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) during the second half of Game 6 of the NBA Finals basketball series, June 19, 2025, in Indianapolis.