Jayson Tatum Unsuccessfully Tried Recruiting Damian Lillard To The Celtics

Jayson Tatum failed at convincing Damian Lillard to include the Boston Celtics as a trade destination.

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• Jayson Tatum allegedly tried getting Damian Lillard to the Celtics

• Marc Spears claims that the efforts were unsuccessful as Lillard is still waiting to be moved to the Heat

• The Celtics traded for Kristaps Porzingis this summer

The Boston Celtics are one of the teams that could use a point guard like Damian Lillard on the roster. It would’ve been a great fit alongside Jayson Tatum, but it seems Lillard is not interested. Marc Spears has revealed that Tatum tried recruiting Dame to the Celtics before the Blazers’ guard declined in favor of forcing a move to the Heat.

“I know that Boston, I know that Jason Tatum’s called him. Tried to get in his ear. But his (Lillard) focus is definitely on Miami.” 

Lillard is still on the market, insisting on being moved to the Heat, a team with a very weak trade package. We’re a few weeks out from training camp, so it’ll be interesting to see how this situation escalated heading into the season. 

The Celtics made their big swing trade by acquiring Kristaps Porzingis for Marcus Smart.


Will Damian Lillard Find A Home Before Opening Night?

The Celtics would have been an intriguing destination for Lillard. If the approach by Tatum was made at the start of the offseason, it’s likely that the Celtics trade Jaylen Brown to acquire Lillard instead of giving Brown the richest contract in NBA history.

Lillard averaged 32.2 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 7.3 assists last season and was named to an All-NBA team. He is among the best guards in the NBA and has tremendous value, even with his trade request. The Heat cannot match the price, but if Dame was to expand his list to include teams like the Brooklyn Nets, he may find a move soon.

Now that Lillard isn’t even acknowledging the situation with the Blazers in interviews, it seems the relationship between the team and the player has fully broken down. It’s just a question of whether the team wants to drag this situation into the start of their 2023-24 season.

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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell—each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher ReportYahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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