The Celtics were reportedly one of the finalists for free agent star Damian Lillard before he opted to rejoin the Portland Trail Blazers last week on a three-year deal worth $42 million. However, some new comments from Lillard indicate that Boston may never have had much of a chance after all to land the 35-year-old.

The Boston Celtics initially acquired All-Star guard Jrue Holiday in a trade with the Portland Trail Blazers in October 2023. The Trail Blazers had just receive

The pair were seen talking on-court when Boston played the Bucks last season, but the chat had little to do with a Blazers team-up.