TNT’s Chris Haynes on Damian Lillard’s hypothetical trade list: ‘I’ll leave it at Nets and Heat’

TNT’s Chris Haynes is in frequent contact with Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, who was asked by Brian Custer earlier this week on Showtime’s “The Last Stand” on which city is his most-preferred destination in a hypothetical trade scenario. The seven-time All-Star listed Miami as his top choice in Wednesday’s edition. However, Lillard was […]

James Foglio  •  20 Jun 2023
Damian Lillard says Miami is his preferred destination in hypothetical trade

Damian Lillard of the Portland Trail Blazers told Brian Custer on Showtime’s “The Last Stand” that Miami is his preferred destination in a hypothetical trade scenario. Other NBA teams Custer mentioned to the seven-time All-Star included the New York Knicks, Boston Celtics, and Brooklyn Nets. “Miami, obviously,” replied Lillard with a laugh. “Miami is the […]

James Foglio  •  07 Jun 2023
Seven-time all-star Damian Lillard still has a desire to win a championship with the Portland Trail Blazers

The Portland Trail Blazers finished 33-49 last season and missed out on the playoffs for the second straight postseason. Superstar PG Damian Lillard is entering his 12th season with the franchise. He’s made it very clear that he wants to stay with the Blazers and compete for a championship. However, if the team cannot put […]

Zach Wolpin  •  07 Jun 2023
Nets not interested in trading Mikal Bridges to Trail Blazers

The Brooklyn Nets are not interested in trading Mikal Bridges to the Portland Trail Blazers, per sources. Bridges has been mentioned in a number of hypothetical trade scenarios. However, he’s not being shopped to Portland for logical reasons. “The Nets don’t seem to have much incentive to play ball here,” said John Hollinger of The […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
Reports say that the Portland Trail Blazers could hold a bidding war for the third overall pick

The San Antonio Spurs were the biggest winners of the 2023 NBA Draft lottery last night. For the third time in the last 35 years, their franchise has the #1 overall selection. Moving up two spots to get the third overall pick were the Portland Trail Blazers. Reports say the Trail Blazers could hold a […]

Zach Wolpin  •  17 May 2023
Damian Lillard to play with Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bucks?

Damian Lillard of the Portland Trail Blazers retweeted an image of himself and Giannis Antetokounmpo in Portland jerseys, but the more ideal scenario is Lillard asking for a trade to Milwaukee. The six-time All-NBA member inked a two-year, $121.77 million max veteran extension with the Trail Blazers last July. Lillard made $42,492,492 this season and […]

James Foglio  •  27 Apr 2023
NBA insiders say that Damian Lillard is going to ‘end up in the eastern conference’ next season

Damian Lillard has played his entire 11-year career with the Portland Trail Blazers, but change seems almost inevitable at this point. The seven-time all-star has tried to stay around through rebuilds and has given his all to Portland. However, there comes a time in a player’s career when they have to make difficult choices. Lillard […]

Zach Wolpin  •  24 Apr 2023
Damian Lilliard calls this the ‘most important offseason’ in his 11 season with the Trail Blazers, regarding his future with the franchise

The Portland Trail Blazers have missed the playoffs for the second straight season in a row. Their superstar PG Damian Lillard has been very vocal about his feelings on the direction of the franchise and he wants some answers. He recently sat down with ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith to discuss how he feels about his […]

Zach Wolpin  •  13 Apr 2023
NBA insiders hint at ‘real conversations this offseason’ between Damian Lillard and the Trail Blazers on his future with the team

The Portland Trail Blazers have shut down Damian Lillard and a number of their top players for the remainder of the season. At 13th in the West, Portland has no chance to make the playoffs and their season will soon be over. Lillard is in his eleventh season with the Blazers and has shown frustration […]

Zach Wolpin  •  28 Mar 2023