Now, a new report has been made that gives the Celtics reason for hope that Lillard could sign with the franchise. That report came from Gary Washburn of the Boston Globe. He has reported that Lillard has mutual interest with the team due to his friendship with Tatum.

While some are wary of a potential signing of former Bucks guard Damian Lillard, others see it as a potentially near-ideal paring.

NBA offseason drama is starting to heat up. The latest twist happened on Tuesday when the Milwaukee Bucks waived and stretched the contract of Damian Lillard (who is out indefinitely with an Achilles tear) to make room to sign Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner.