Trail Blazers G.M. Joe Cronin: ‘We remain committed to building a winner around Dame’

On Monday, Portland Trail Blazers general manager Joe Cronin met with Damian Lillard and his agent, Aaron Goodwin, to discuss the franchise’s future. The seven-time All-Star has been mentioned in a number of Miami Heat trade rumors. Following the meeting, the Portland executive released a statement. “I met with Dame and Aaron Goodwin this afternoon,” […]

James Foglio  •  27 Jun 2023
Sources say Damian Lillard’s ‘dream scenario’ is for Portland to re-sign Jerami Grant and sign veteran free agent Draymond Green

Arguably the biggest talking point this offseason has been what Damian Lillard is planning to do. League sources have battled to get the inside scoop on what his future holds. We’ve heard he wants to stay in Portland, but rumors of him heading to Miami have surfaced as well. Now, NBA insiders report that Lillard […]

Zach Wolpin  •  27 Jun 2023
Damian Lillard, agent Aaron Goodwin meet with Trail Blazers today

Damian Lillard and his agent, Aaron Goodwin, are meeting with the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday to discuss the franchise’s direction, according to sources. On Friday, the seven-time All-Star filmed himself smiling and laughing while listening to Will Smith’s “Miami” song on Instagram Live at a club in Paris, France. Goodwin clarified the situation on […]

James Foglio  •  26 Jun 2023
League sources have reported that Damian Lillard has ‘serious interest’ in joining the Miami Heat this offseason

So far this offseason, we’ve been flooded with news surrounding the future of Damian Lillard. The veteran PG has spent the last 11 seasons with the Portland Trail Blazers. He’s remained extremely loyal to the franchise in a time when players are forcing trades. According to The Athletic’s Sam Amick, Damian Lillard has ‘serious interest’ […]

Zach Wolpin  •  26 Jun 2023
Damian Lillard’s agent on ‘Miami’ song during Instagram Live: ‘Just a coincidence’

On Friday, Damian Lillard filmed himself smiling and laughing while listening to Will Smith’s “Miami” song on Instagram Live, and it was a big deal considering the Portland Trail Blazers guard mentioned the Miami Heat as his most-preferred team in a hypothetical trade scenario a few weeks ago. His agent, Aaron Goodwin, clarified the situation. […]

James Foglio  •  26 Jun 2023
After seeing Portland drafted Scoot Henderson, Damian Lillard has to decide if he still wants to play for the Blazers

For a while now, a lot of false information has been floated out on all-star PG Damian Lillard. It’s hard to know what to believe when it comes to his future with the Trail Blazers. League sources speculated they would trade him before last night’s draft, but that did not happen. After drafting Scoot Henderson, […]

Zach Wolpin  •  23 Jun 2023
Portland’s Jerami Grant could seek a five-year, $150 million contract as he enters free agency this offseason

In his first season with the Portland Trail Blazers, Jerami Grant was one of the team’s more reliable players. Portland finished 13th in the West with a 33-49 record. This offseason, Grant is set to become an unrestricted free agent. League sources report he could seek a five-year, $150 million contract with Portland.  ESPN’s Brain […]

Zach Wolpin  •  22 Jun 2023
Trail Blazers targeting Heat center Bam Adebayo in trade

The Portland Trail Blazers are interested in trading for Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo. But there’s a catch. Heat G.M. Andy Elisberg is reportedly asking for rookie Shaedon Sharpe, the No. 3 pick, and Anfernee Simons. The 2023 NBA Draft is this Thursday at 8 p.m. ET. At the moment, negotiations have stalled. “Miami brass […]

James Foglio  •  20 Jun 2023
NBA insiders say the Trail Blazers are expected to keep the #3 pick and take either Brandon Miller or Scoot Henderson

Ahead of the 2023 NBA Draft, the Portland Trail Blazers and Damian Lillard have been one of the main talking points. Lillard’s future with the team is still up in the air and the team holds the #3 pick. This gives the Blazers a number of options this offseason. NBA insiders say the Trail Blazers […]

Zach Wolpin  •  20 Jun 2023