Last season of Boston Celtics ended in the worst possible way: elimination in conference semifinals at the hands of Indiana Pacers and with the seriousness injury of Jayson Tatum.
The Massachusetts franchise has already assimilated that they will not be able to compete to win the ring of the 2025-26 season. The transfer of two key pieces in their last ring as Kristaps Porzingis y Jrue Holiday They are a sample that The Celtics lost the following NBA campaign And they are thinking of being as prepared as possible when they return Tatum.
One of the signings that is playing for Boston Celticsaccording to The Boston Globe, is that of Damian Lillard. The base tear the Achilles tendon of your left leg And it is expected not to be available during the next season.
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To do with LillardBoston's would not have to give anything in return, since the base was cut by some Bucks that needed to make salary hole to be able to sign Myles Turner.
The calendar of the Celtics and of Dame Nor is it a problem because in the franchise of Massachusetts They do not see a real opportunity to ring this season and the season that would be lost Lillard Because of his Achilles injury it would not be an inconvenience.
The interest of Boston in Dame It is not something new; the Celtics They already tried to transfer by Lillard When Blazers They tantled their value, but the base had no interest in joining those of Boston. On this occasion the situation is different; Lillard is much more open to the possibility of playing with Jayson Tatumwith whom he has a close friendship since they shared team in 2020 during Tokio 2020.
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During his last season with Milwaukee BucksDamian Lillard averaged 24.9 points and 7.1 assists with an effectiveness of 54.7% in field shots and 37.6% from triple.
If the transfer is made, Lillard I would arrive at some Celtics what, With a Jayson Tatum recovered and a MVP of the NBA finals as Jaylen Brownthey promise to fight for the Larry O'Brien.
