Emptying the Celtics notebook on the Boston’s talent drain, perilously thin frontcourt and reported interest in Damian Lillard.

Boston Celtics guard Anfernee Simons might not step onto the TD Garden as a Celtic and could be traded to another NBA team

Now, a new report from The Boston Globe’s Gary Washburn reveals that Celtics star Jayson Tatum has personally stepped in to recruit Lillard to Boston. Washburn reported that Tatum is “taking part in recruiting efforts” to convince the 34-year-old guard to join the 18-time NBA Champions once he’s healthy enough to return.

The Boston Celtics are listening to trade offers for recent acquisition Anfernee Simons, who was part of the Jrue Holiday trade to the Portland Trail Blazers last month in a cost-cutting move. Simons averaged 19.3 points and 4.8 assists last season and is on an expiring deal worth $27.7 million.

Marc Stein had some thoughts after a recent statement from the Panathinaikos owner on Nuggets' trade target Jonas Valanciunas.

All this comes after the Phoenix Suns traded superstar Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets for Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks and the 10th pick (Khaman Maluach) in the 2025 NBA Draft. The Boston Celtics also began a refresh by trading Jrue Holiday to the Portland Trailblazers and Kristaps Porziņģis to the Atlanta Hawks.

LeBron James sat courtside during Saturday's NBA summer league game featuring the Los Angeles Lakers and New Orleans Pelicans, another opportunity for his son Bronny James to showcase himself this offseason.

“Josh Giddey is in Las Vegas, but has noticeably been absent from both Bulls games at Summer League,” Jake Fischer reported in a post on X. “Several veterans just sat courtside here. Certainly seems like an indication that negotiations between the point guard and Chicago are not trending in an amicable direction.”