Damian Lillard’s Bucks Trade Forces Celtics Hands With Jayson Tatum’s 30YO Teammate, as Brad Stevens Gets Warning: “He Can Be a Bad Guy”

The Damian Lillard trade to the Milwaukee Bucks has rattled the league. After months of rumors linking him to the 2023 NBA finalists, Miami Heat, Lillard chose to suit up alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo in hopes of finally winning an NBA title. It looks like Lillard’s trade has triggered a domino effect. There have been some moves following this blockbuster trade and there are major rumors as well.

One of the biggest rumors is about the 2023 Sixth Man of the Year, Malcolm Brogdon. An NBA executive recently revealed an interesting detail that might force Brogdon out of the Boston Celtics.

Damian Lillard might force other players out of their teams

Malcolm Brogdon has been looking to leave the Celtics for some time now. According to major rumors on the internet, the 2017 Rookie of the Year wishes to join the Los Angeles Clippers.

In fact, the player and the team have held talks over a possible trade during the NBA offseason. An NBA executive has some warning signs for Brad Stevens, the Celtics head coach.

According to the insider, although Brogdon is a great team player who will do anything for the team, the coaches should not hide anything from him. Moreover, he wouldn’t mind leaving the team to search for better opportunities elsewhere.

“He’s a good guy and he’s smart. But he can be a bad guy if you’re not telling him the truth and you’re trying to pull a smokescreen over him. I like him. I think he’s a good guy”, said an NBA executive according to Heavy.

A few months ago, the Celtics tried to include the 30-year-old in a three-team deal with the Clippers to acquire Kristaps Porzingis. They traded for the Washington Wizards star regardless of Brogdon. Interestingly, it was revealed that the guard was dealing with ‘health issues’ which is why the Clippers pulled out of the deal.

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Jayson Tatum had tried to recruit Lillard

7-time NBA All-Star Damian Lillard clearly expressed his desire to leave the Portland Trailblazers this season. Ahead of his blockbuster move to the Bucks, there were a number of teams keeping tabs on the 2013 Rookie of the Year. 

One of them happens to be Jayson Tatum and Boston. “Celtics star Jayson Tatum actively recruited Damian Lillard to Boston this summer”, as per Sports Illustrated. 

However, Lillard was focused on only joining the Heat. Interestingly, the future panned out very differently for the Trailblazers’ All-Time Leading Scorer.

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