Damian Lillard is returning to his former home after becoming an unexpected free agent last week. The point guard has agreed to a three-year deal with the Portland Trail Blazers worth $42 million according to Shams Charania of ESPN.com.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/celtics as Celtics Lose Out on Damian Lillard in Shocking $42 Million Signing. Boston Celtics free agent target Damian Lillard has decided to return to the Portland Trail Blazers after two seasons with the Milwaukee Bucks in the Eastern Conference.

When Damian Lillard was waived and his contract was stretched by the Milwaukee Bucks, the star guard was reportedly "elated" because it put him in a great position to focus on his recovery from an Achilles injury and easily join a contending team once he returns to health.

Damian Lillard was an unrestricted free agent for the first time in his NBA career, and he chose a familiar place.

To that end, a new update has been revealed about Boston's rumored pursuit of Lillard. According to Gary Washburn of the Boston Globe, Tatum has been actively recruiting Lillard to the Celtics.

Reports have now surfaced that the Boston Celtics are interested in signing Damian Lillard. In fact, some have suggested that Jayson Tatum is even attempting to get Lillard on the Celtics.

New York Knicks guard Josh Hart disclosed his reaction to the Milwaukee Bucks waiving and extending the contract of star point guard Damian Lillard.

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