Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Brad Stevens didn't mince words over why the Celtics had to trade Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday.

Brad Stevens said he doesn't want to hear any mention of the term "rebuild" this upcoming season associated with the Celtics, despite the trades of Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis.

Even before Jayson Tatum limped off the court with a torn Achilles tendon during the Celtics’ Eastern Conference semifinals loss to the New York Knicks, Brad Stevens knew big changes would be on tap for the franchise this offseason.

Damian Lillard is currently an unrestricted free agent and is reportedly drawing interest from the Boston Celtics

"If he's available on the cheap, which I believe he will be to whatever team signs him to his next deal, absolutely, I think they should consider pursuing him." The post NBA insider maps out why Celtics should pursue Damian Lillard appeared first on Boston.

The Celtics agreed to move forward with the deal without the 2030 and 2031 second-round picks that Portland originally agreed to include.