If the Celtics are going to have a chance to sign Lillard, they will have to sign him to at least a two-year deal since he has a torn Achilles. They will also need to make some other moves to make it work. If Boston is going to be a viable team to bring Lillard in, they will need to clear some room to offer him the mid-level exception.

The Milwaukee Bucks are waiving superstar point guard Damian Lillard, using the stretch provision in the NBA’s collective bargaining agreement. Antetokounmpo can press the “trade me” button at any point if he feels the Bucks aren’t in position to compete for a championship.

The Boston Celtics have made their interest in Damian Lillard known after his release from the Milwaukee Bucks.