Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum stated his case to Damian Lillard but stopped short of giving the hard sell after the point guard requested a trade from the Portland Trail Blazers. Tatum ...

Celtics Celtics’ Jayson Tatum reportedly tried recruiting Damian Lillard to Boston after trade request went public "I know Jayson Tatum has called him, try to get in his ear."

Meanwhile, Milwaukee is shifting gears. They’ve brought in 25-year-old Cole Anthony, who averaged 9.4 points and 2.9 assists in five seasons with Orlando. The Bucks also explored bringing back Malcolm Brogdon, but are opting for younger, cost-effective options to pair with Giannis.

Trade talks have stalled and Lillard remains in Portland ahead of the start of training camp next month, but the expectation is that if the longtime Blazers star is moved, Miami is the favorite.

The Celtics want Damian Lillard, and it appears that the franchise is pulling out the big guns in pursuit of the nine-time All Star.

Amid rumors the Miami Heat are Damian Lillard's preferred destination if he gets traded, Jayson Tatum is doing what he can to get the seven-time All-Star interested in playing for the Boston Celtics.

After Damian Lillard made his trade request, Jayson Tatum reached out to sell him on coming to the Boston Celtics.During an October 3 interview on 98.5 The Sports Hub’s “Toucher and Rich ...

Jayson Tatum's back-channel conversations with Damian Lillard apparently didn't prepare him for the Bucks acquiring the All-Star guard.