Getty Image As training camp approaches next week, the NBA’s biggest trade saga still has no conclusion. Damian Lillard issued a trade demand to Portland early in the offseason and the career-long Blazer has been adamant about a move to the Miami Heat. With both the NBA Draft and free agency in the rearview mirror, …
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Damian Lillard Explained Why He’d Rather ‘Lose Every Year’ Than Join The Warriors
Damian Lillard has, for the most part, kept quiet this offseason in terms of speaking publicly about his ongoing trade request from the Portland Trail Blazers. The star guard has not wanted to answer questions directly about his impending departure from Portland, likely in part due to the league making it clear that they will …
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Jayson Tatum Tried Recruiting Damian Lillard To Boston ‘But His Focus Is Definitely On Miami’
Getty Image Nearly two months ago, Portland Trail Blazers superstar Damian Lillard requested a trade away from the organization he’s called home for the first 11 years of his NBA career. Since news of Lillard’s request broke, his desire to be dealt only to the Miami Heat has been steadfast and singular. Yet according to …
Damian Lillard’s ‘Don D.O.L.L.A.’ Album Trailer Is A Laser-Focused Showcase Of His Grind On And Off Of The Court
It’s nearly Dametime. Damian Lillard, known musically as Dam Dolla, is nearly ready to drop his latest album, Don D.O.L.L.A. On the basketball court, he’s earned the respect of some of the game’s most celebrated players. Within the music industry, Dolla is doing to same as he continues to collect impressive collaborations, including Snoop Dogg. …
The NBA Sent A Memo Saying They Would Discipline Damian Lillard, Other Players Who Demand Trades To Specific Teams
Getty Image The Portland Trail Blazers are currently trying to figure out how to handle Damian Lillard’s trade request, which is made extremely difficult by Lillard and his agent Aaron Goodwin publicly stating the only team he will play for is the Miami Heat. That, obviously, puts a significant damper on his trade market, as …
Jimmy Butler Did A Pair Of Iconic Damian Lillard Celebrations After Making A Shot On His China Tour
Twitter Jimmy Butler is on vacation in China right now. Back in the United States, the Miami Heat are coming off of an appearance in the NBA Finals and want to add some major reinforcements this summer, as the Heat are the only team on Damian Lillard’s list of preferred destinations should he get a …
Report: There’s ‘Exploratory Interest’ From The Raptors In Taking Tyler Herro In A Damian Lillard Trade To Miami
Getty Image One of the reported issues with a Damian Lillard trade to the Miami Heat revolves around Tyler Herro. While Lillard wants the Portland Trail Blazers to send him to Miami, Herro is the Heat’s most appealing young player, and he doesn’t make a ton of sense on a Blazers’ roster that includes Scoot …
The Blazers Have Apparently Been ‘Unmotivated To Engage’ With The Heat On A Damian Lillard Trade
Getty Image It’s been a few weeks since Damian Lillard requested a trade from the Portland Trail Blazers, and in that time, two things have become clear: Lillard wants a trade to the Miami Heat, and the Blazers aren’t going to just send Lillard to Miami. As such, there’s been a bit of a stalemate …
Blazers GM Joe Cronin On Damian Lillard Trade Talks: ‘If It Takes Months, It Takes Months’
Getty Image It has been 10 days since Damian Lillard requested a trade out of Portland after the Blazers kept the third pick in the Draft, taking Scoot Henderson, and could not find any upgrades to the roster beyond re-signing Jerami Grant to a massive 5-year, $160 million deal. That trade request felt like the …
Report: Damian Lillard Would Have Been Interested In Joining The Warriors Before The Chris Paul Trade
Getty Image The Damian Lillard sweepstakes continue on unabated, as Lillard wants out of Portland and prefers a move to Miami, even though the Trail Blazers don’t seem to be all that interested in whatever the Heat can put on the table without bringing in another team. As such, reports indicate that Portland’s front office …
Here’s What The Heat Are ‘Prepared To Offer’ In A Damian Lillard Trade
Getty Image For weeks, reports have indicated that the Miami Heat were going to stay out of going star hunting on the trade market in the event that Damian Lillard decided he wanted to leave the Portland Trail Blazers. That ended up being a wise decision, because on Saturday afternoon, Lillard informed the Blazers that …
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The Blazers Apparently Will ‘Look Well Beyond’ The Heat To Get A ‘Star-Level Return’ For Damian Lillard
Getty Image A bombshell dropped in the world of basketball on Saturday afternoon. Less than 24 hours into the opening of the NBA’s free agency period, Damian Lillard informed the Portland Trail Blazers that he would like a trade. A number of teams are unsurprisingly interested in acquiring his services, but reports indicate that Lillard …