Some sections of Boston's fan base may view this as a missed opportunity. Yet, it's vital to put things into perspective.

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.

Following Lillard’s return to the Trail Blazers, one Boston Celtics alum, Marcus Smart, has come up as a possible target for them. The X account Celtics Lead floated the idea of Boston bringing Smart back two years after they traded him like the Trail Blazers did with Lillard.

During a recent episode of CLNS Media's "The Garden Report," host Bobby Manning was joined by Drew Carter to discuss the potential of adding Lillard and what the All-Star could provide the Celtics once healthy. The duo also touched on Al Horford's current free agency status, which remains unresolved.

The Portland Trail Blazers agreed a deal to return franchise icon Damian Lillard to the team after he rejected other NBA teams