Marc Stein revealed the Celtics' level of interest in Ben Simmons after losing the Damian Lillard sweepstakes.

Celtics’ Final Offer to Damian Lillard Surfaces After Blazers Move originally appeared on Athlon Sports. On Thursday, news broke that All-Star guard Damian Lillard has re-joined the Portland Trail Blazers on a three-year, $42 million deal (h/t Shams Charania of ESPN ).

ESPN’s Shams Charania on Thursday reported the nine-time All-Star point guard was rejoining the Portland Trail Blazers on a three-year, $42 million contract. Lillard spent his first 11 NBA seasons in Portland before playing the last two in Milwaukee.