NBA Rumors: Trail Blazers will not trade Damian Lillard before training camp

According to the latest NBA rumors, the Portland Trail Blazers could refuse to trade Damian Lillard this offseason, considering general manager Joe Cronin has not yet been offered the compensation he’s asking for in return. Instead, an in-season trade could be more ideal for a desperate team. “Someone even told me — and I thought […]

James Foglio  •  27 Jul 2023
Austin Rivers says Damian Lillard trade request is bad for the NBA

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Austin Rivers believes Damian Lillard requesting a trade from the Portland Trail Blazers is a horrible look for the NBA. During an appearance on The Ringer’s “NBA Show,” the 11-year veteran opened up on the ongoing trade rumors regarding Lillard. “If you were a free agent, then you could choose where you […]

James Foglio  •  24 Jul 2023
NBA Trade Bet: Will James Harden Be Traded Before Damian Lillard?

For the latest NBA trade bet, sportsbooks are favoring Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden to be traded before Portland Trail Blazers superstar Damian Lillard. According to the BetOnline sportsbook, Harden (-170) is expected to be dealt prior to Lillard (+130) this offseason. NBA Trade Bet: Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden to be traded before Portland […]

James Foglio  •  20 Jul 2023
NBA Rumors: Trail Blazers unwilling to trade Damian Lillard

Per the latest NBA rumors, the Portland Trail Blazers are reportedly not up to trading Damian Lillard. It’s not exactly a breaking news story, but the seven-time All-Star has been mentioned in a number of trade scenarios this offseason. Lillard has also expressed interest in playing for the Miami Heat. “Someone even told me — […]

James Foglio  •  20 Jul 2023
Damian Lillard liked a tweet asking Phil Knight to buy Trail Blazers

On Thursday, Damian Lillard liked a tweet from a Twitter user asking Phil Knight to buy the Portland Trail Blazers. Lillard has been at the center of attention the last couple of weeks since asking for a trade out of Portland. The seven-time All-Star was among the five accounts to like Daniel Redelk’s following tweet: […]

James Foglio  •  14 Jul 2023
Damian Lillard explains why he dislikes Jordan Poole

Damian Lillard of the Portland Trail Blazers was asked by Colin Cowherd on his podcast show why he never saw eye to eye with former Golden State Warriors guard Jordan Poole. Last October, a video leaked showing Draymond Green punching Poole during a scuffle at a team practice. “I really didn’t pay attention to him […]

James Foglio  •  12 Jul 2023
Trail Blazers GM Joe Cronin on Damian Lillard trade: ‘I do feel like I failed Dame’

Portland Trail Blazers general manager Joe Cronin believes he could have built a winning team around Damian Lillard, and now the NBA executive feels a trade is inevitable for the seven-time All-Star. “I don’t feel like I did everything because I wasn’t able to get it done, what we had hoped to get done,” Cronin […]

James Foglio  •  11 Jul 2023
Trail Blazers demanding four first-round picks, two quality players for Damian Lillard

The Portland Trail Blazers are seeking four first-round draft picks and two quality players in a Damian Lillard trade. For the organization to receive such compensation in a package, a three-team trade is the most logical. The seven-time All-Star prefers a trade to the Miami Heat. “[Agent Spencer] Goodwin added that in no way does […]

James Foglio  •  07 Jul 2023
Trail Blazers match Matisse Thybulle’s three-year, $33 million offer sheet with Mavericks

The Portland Trail Blazers have matched Matisse Thybulle’s three-year, $33 million offer sheet with the Dallas Mavericks. This means Portland will retain the 6-foot-5 guard/forward. His three-year deal includes an $11.5 million player option for the 2025-26 season. Thybulle, 26, is projected to earn $10.47 million in 2023-24 and $11 million in 2024-25 as well. […]

James Foglio  •  07 Jul 2023