Is Damian Lillard Celtic?

The power forward qualified for the Eastern Conference Finals after a close playoff run against the Boston Celtics. Grant Williams Reportedly heading to the Dallas Mavericks in a three-way trade with the San Antonio Spurs. The Athletic’s Shams Charania.

Restricted free agent Williams will leave Boston in a sign-and-trade after agreeing to a four-year, $53 million deal with the Mavericks, reportedly. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. San Antonio will receive both unprotected 2030 pick exchanges with Reggie Bullock and Dallas, while the Celtics will get several second-round picks in return.

Source: The Dallas Mavericks, San Antonio Spurs and Boston Celtics have finalized a three-team trade:

– Mavs: Grant Williams
– Spurs: Reggie Bullock swaps unprotected Dallas picks for 2030
– Celtics: Multiple second-round picks pic.twitter.com/7Bi6Dykydf

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 5, 2023

Restricted free agent F. Grant Williams has finalized a four-year, $53 million sign-and-trade deal with the Dallas Mavericks, sources told ESPN.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 5, 2023

Many Celtics fans and Bostonites in the media seem to think this is C-side prepping for a potential Damian Lillard trade, but I’m just saying that’s not happening. I’m saying that.As a matter of fact, I guarantee Damian Lillard going to the Miami Heat.

I’m not sure why there is so much misinformation about this whole thing, but it’s pretty clear what’s going on.

First, there’s the fact that Damian Lillard wants to play for the Miami Heat, and just the Miami Heat — so many sources are reporting it at this point in free agency.

Another source — @SichrisMannix — Damian Lillard admits he wants to play for the Miami Heat, and only the Miami Heat.

Again, anything else is misinformation. He won’t go to Boston, Philadelphia, or Miami. Guaranteed.

— Andrew Powell (@AndrewPowellDC) July 6, 2023

And I seem to have tweeted:

If Damian Lillard was a stalwart who spent 11 seasons with the Portland Trail Blazers and literally didn’t listen to anyone about his departure the entire time, why do you think he would easily withdraw the Miami Heat’s trade request? Is not it?

The dame is going to be the heat for sure.

— Andrew Powell (@AndrewPowellDC) July 5, 2023

And then there’s the fact that Damian Lillard doesn’t like the city of Boston at all.

The Celtics are interested and capable of acquiring Damian Lillard, but Boston “is not necessarily a welcoming city for him,” the paper said. @ramonashelburne.

— Andrew Powell (@AndrewPowellDC) July 5, 2023

I’ve been part of this Damian Lillard story like flies swarming in manure in the middle of a horse pasture on a hot South Florida summer day, so no one can tell me about the “ice cold” situation. They won’t tell you otherwise. (Related: Straight comedy! Damian Lillard and Heat trade reportedly on hold because no one wants to *moisten* Ben Simmons)

I now 100% guarantee it… Damian Lillard will be the Miami Heat.