Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard has found his name in numerous rumors over the past number of months and, specifically, the last few days after a report came out saying he wasn't happy with the organization. Dame fired back and made it clear that he's committed to the Blazers and even reiterated that on Wednesday at shootaround.
At Trailblazers shootaround today Damian Lillard strongly addressed the rumors and noise:
“I’m not asking for a trade.”
“My intentions are to be in Portland and to figure it out.”
He added he’s in the office w/ Chauncey everyday trying to find solutions, not planning an exit.
— Ros Gold-Onwude (@ROSGO21) December 8, 2021
Right from the horse's mouth. Nevertheless, there is still a belief he will move on from the Blazers if they keep struggling this season. Supposedly, Dame wants a two-year extension worth $107 million on top of his current deal, which the next general manager would have to convince ownership to agree with. A contract worth this type of money would take him into his late 30s because Lillard is already on a max deal that expires in 2025.
"That s–t is not accurate."
Dame denies rumors that he's trying to leave Portland
(via @JDumasReports)pic.twitter.com/rHgGgQI2KP
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) December 8, 2021
There is undoubtedly a lot of teams that would love to trade for the Blazers guard, but he continues to double down on his desire to win in the Pacific Northwest. That being said, the franchise isn't exactly heading in the right direction, so it may be time to shake things up.
The Blazers are 11-14 and have lost three straight. Lillard is currently out with an abdomen injury but should be back soon.
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