Lillard may join the Celtics? It is revealed that negotiations have entered the final stage, and Tatum recruitment has led to a key meeting

On July 6, according to the news that Scott Berges, a well-known NBA insider, revealed that the Boston Celtics are fully promoting a heavy signing that shocked the league - the target is directly aimed at the 9-time All-Star guard Damian Lillard who was just cut by the Milwaukee Bucks. The negotiations between the Celtics and Lillard have entered the final stage!

The Celtics' ambitions remain unabated and targets superstars

Although Celtics core Jason Tatum may be out of the game due to injury at the beginning of the new season, the team may go through a short transition period, this has not hindered the management's enterprising spirit in the free agent market at all. Among the many suitors, the Celtics stood out and became Lillard's most likely next stop.

Tatum transformed into a key lobbyist, and the daily call impressed Lillard

Berges revealed a key detail in the report: "Source revealed that since Lillard was cut by the Bucks, Tatum has been in touch with him every day." This kind of continuous and private communication between core players undoubtedly added a huge weight to the recruitment of the Celtics. Lillard is expected to have a key meeting with Celtic management on July 7 local time. Berges emphasized: "This meeting is highly confidential, and only the internal core circle of the Celtics knows it now!" The battle for Lillard is getting fierce, and the Celtics have the lead. As the top scorer and key gentleman in the league, Lillard immediately triggered fierce competition among multiple teams after he resumed his freedom. Although no final decision has been made, multiple reports have unanimously pointed out that the Boston Celtics have always been among the best in Lillard's favorite family, and the two sides have had a foundation for contact this season.

Berges expressed a firm tone in the subsequent supplement: "Lillard has maintained extremely close communication with Tatum and Celtics basketball operations president Brad Stevens. At present, all signals are strongly pointing to a result - Lillard is about to sign with Boston."

Injuries and Glory: Lillard's Challenge and Value

In the first round of the Eastern Conference Playoffs last season, Lillard unfortunately suffered a severe injury to a laceration of Achilles tendon, which brought a trace of uncertainty to his future competitive state and was eventually cut by the Bucks. His previous contract with the Bucks would have lasted until 2027. In the regular season last season before the injury, the super guard still delivered All-Star data averaging 24.9 points, 4.7 rebounds and 7.1 assists per game.

The biggest suspense in the free agent market is about to be revealed? When a super scorer who is known for his cold-blooded killing enters the market, any team will have a heartbeat. The decisive moves of the Celtics management, the sincere lobbying of core star Tatum, and Lillard's personal favor for Boston are pushing the legendary defender to the Celtics. If Lillard successfully wears a green shirt, this Eastern Conference powerhouse will make a qualitative leap in backcourt firepower and key ball ability, and the new season's championship map will also be rewritten. The meeting on July 7 may be the decisive last link.