The Celtics were one of several teams linked to Damian Lillard before the point guard elected to sign with the Blazers this week. The three-year deal worth $42 million led to a surprise reunion in Portland two years after he requested a trade out of the northwest.

The Achilles injury that could sideline Damian Lillard until the 2026-27 season didn't stop him from receiving "dozens" of offers following the Milwaukee Bucks' decision to waive him, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.

ESPN’s Shams Charania on Thursday reported the nine-time All-Star point guard was rejoining the Portland Trail Blazers on a three-year, $42 million contract. Lillard spent his first 11 NBA seasons in Portland before playing the last two in Milwaukee.