The Celtics were one of several teams linked to Damian Lillard before the point guard elected to sign with the Blazers this week. The three-year deal worth $42 million led to a surprise reunion in Portland two years after he requested a trade out of the northwest.

Damian Lillard agreed to a three-year, $42 million deal with the Trail Blazers, which is more than the Celtics could've offered.

Damian Lillard is returning to Portland. The nine-time All-Star is signing a three-year, $42 million contract to rejoin the Portland Trail Blazers, per ESPN. Lillard, 35, was waiv