Jayson Tatum is recruiting on behalf of the Boston Celtics so the team secure an All-Star free agent. Star guard Damian Lillard is a free agent after getting w

Tatum's injury will keep him out next season, likely eliminating the team's title chances for now. In the meantime, the Celtics can develop young talent such as No. 28 overall pick Hugo Gonzalez until they're ready to contend again.

LAS VEGAS — The Celtics lost for the first time in Summer League, falling to the Heat 100-96 on Monday at the Cox Pavilion. The C’s rallied from a double-digit deficit but the Heat made just enough shots down the stretch to secure the victory. Boston dropped to 2-1 in Summer League play.

May 5, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) shoots the ball agai9nst Boston Celtics center Al Horford (42) in the first quarter during game one of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images / David Butler II-Imagn Images

Hall of Fame Boston Celtics small forward Larry Bird lost one of the most important game balls in NBA history. The Hick From French Lick had the ball that was the one used in the last game ever played in the old Boston Garden in his hands, and somehow, it ended up getting thrown out with the trash.

Damian Lillard requested a trade from the Portland Trail Blazers during the 2023 summer. He made it known instantly that he didn't want to play for the Boston Celtics. There could have been a few reasons for that, but ultimately, Lillard ended up with the Milwaukee Bucks.