Celtics Notes: Major Trade Predictions, Al Horford Update, Damian Lillard to Boston?

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The Boston Celtics have some major trade predictions set for what has been a somewhat quiet free agency, but still, just the beginning of more potential chaos this offseason. A key insider thinks that a newly acquired guard will be flipped despite very recently making his way to Boston.
Additionally, amid more potential movement, there is a somewhat troubling update regarding Al Horford. The veteran center is heavily linked to Western Conference contenders as the unpredictable offseason continues.
Finally, there is reportedly mutual interest between superstar Damian Lillard and the Celtics. The point guard was recently cut by the Milwaukee Bucks after his brutal Achilles tear this past postseason.
Here’s more information on these stories and all the latest Celtics news (click the headline for the full article):
Celtics Predicted to Trade $100 Million Guard in Blockbuster Move
Celtics, Damian Lillard Have Mutual Interest in Blockbuster Signing
Celtics Could Trade 2 Players This Offseason: Report
Celtics Get Brutal Grade for Offseason Work Thus Far
Celtics Named 'Loser' of Early NBA Free Agency
Celtics Take Shocking Nosedive in Latest NBA Power Rankings
Celtics Legend Paul Pierce Makes Wild Claim Following Recent LeBron James Comments
Celtics Tweets of the Day:
In the lab 🧪 pic.twitter.com/QTn4s1Yodc
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) July 6, 2025
REPORT: Along with deciding between the Warriors and Lakers, Al Horford is considering retirement, h/t @RealGM pic.twitter.com/ouuksyl8E0
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) July 3, 2025
Day ✌️ pic.twitter.com/7m9cLlOqQ1
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) July 6, 2025
One year since JT LOCKED IN 🔒 pic.twitter.com/yrPgPedKwQ
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) July 6, 2025
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