Tag: Damian Lillard
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The Damian Lillard saga: What is happening and what variables are at play?
The Portland Trail Blazers have boosted negotiations with rival front offices this week in an attempt to obtain the best possible return for seven-time All-Star Damian Lillard, league sources tell Yahoo Sports, as the NBA enters the final days of September leading up to training camp. Since the initial July talks resulting from Lillard’s trade…
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Damian Lillard of the Trail Blazers wants to be traded
After starting his career with the Portland Trail Blazers and playing for them for the first 11 seasons, guard Damian Lillard has asked to be traded. Portland general manager Joe Cronin said in a statement on Saturday, “We have been clear that we want Dame here but he alerted us today he wants out and…
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Rumours of a deal for Damian Lillard: Trail Blazers general manager claims team “remains committed to building a winner” around star guard
According to general manager Joe Cronin, the Portland Trail Blazers “remain committed to build a winner” around Damian Lillard. The announcement follows a meeting between Lillard and the team’s management during which the two parties discussed the team’s future orientation. Scoot Henderson of the G-League Ignite was chosen by the Blazers with the No. 3…
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Do the Trail Blazers need to trade Damian Lillard and focus on Scoot Henderson instead?
The Portland Trail Blazers, led by Damian Lillard, are attempting to transform themselves into a competitive team, and they see the arrival of Scoot Henderson, the third overall choice in the 2023 NBA Draught, as a significant improvement. But rather than retooling around Lillard, is it more wise for Portland to trade Lillard and start…