While some are wary of a potential signing of former Bucks guard Damian Lillard, others see it as a potentially near-ideal paring.

Dec 6, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (0) drives to the basket while Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard (11) and center Neemias Queta (88) defend during the first half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images / Winslow Townson-Imagn Images

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).