Celtics could get Lillard from Portland for Hauser, Scheierman and two seconds

One trade idea moves Damian Lillard from Portland to Boston, with the Blazers taking back Sam Hauser, Baylor Scheierman and second-round picks in 2028 and 2030.

The reasoning points to a crowded Portland backcourt of Ja Morant, Jrue Holiday, Scoot Henderson and Shaedon Sharpe, with ESPN's Ben Golliver quoted on the lack of available minutes. The catch is Lillard's no-trade clause, which he would have to waive.

Lillard POR → BOS | Hauser BOS → POR | Scheierman BOS → POR

Baylor Scheierman Damian Lillard Sam Hauser

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