BREAKING: Damian Lillard Sweepstakes As New NBA Team Emerges in

There was just another twist in the story of Damian Lillard. Following his surprising waiver by the Milwaukee Bucks to make place for Myles Turner, Lillard is now the focus of NBA free agency rumours. In an effort to restructure their roster and maintain Giannis Antetokounmpo’s happiness, the Bucks sold the future Hall of Famer and nine-time All-Star, along with the $113 million remaining on his deal. Due to scheduling and injury, the pairing never really bonded, thus it was a shocking ending.

Now, Lillard currently recovering from a torn Achilles is a free agent for the first time in his career. And the Boston Celtics have suddenly emerged as serious contenders for his signature. According to The Boston Globe, interest is mutual and things are “progressing.”

The Celtics are in a transition year with Jayson Tatum also sidelined due to injury. That could make Boston the perfect spot for Lillard to recover and prepare for a major 2026-27 run.

The Celtics have plenty of enough talent to allow Lillard to ease into his new environment,” one source noted. With a taxpayer midlevel exception of $5.6 million available, Boston could sign Lillard at a bargain price especially since the Bucks are still footing most of his salary.

The idea of Lillard and Tatum bonding during rehab, while preparing for a title push, has fans buzzing. But Boston’s not the only option. The Heat, Lakers, and Warriors are all reportedly interested, though questions remain about fit, cap space, and Lillard’s willingness to wait a year.

Still, with Boston’s young core and his friendship with Tatum from the Tokyo Olympics, the Celtics might just be the best bet for Dame’s championship dreams and a fresh start.