Of course, there are important caveats in the potential plans for both the Celtics and Lillard. From the player’s perspective, Lillard is — like Celtics star Jayson Tatum — currently rehabbing a ruptured Achilles tendon (sustained during a first-round playoff series in April).

Damian Lillard, Heat Report Surfaces Amid Lakers-Celtics Interest originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

The Celtics could not offer Damian Lillard much now in free agency but changes to the roster would change that.