Damian Lillard has been out of commission for a while now as he nurses a serious abdominal injury. But that hasn't kept the Portland Trail Blazers point guard away from trade rumors.

On the contrary, another down season for the Blazers undoubtedly has had Philadelphia 76ers Daryl Morey salivating in trying to make a deal centered around Ben Simmons.

But according to the latest report from Bleacher Report's Eric Pincus, the whispers around the league are saying that it's more likely that Damian Lillard re-ups with the Blazers rather than get traded as he remains sidelined with injury.

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In Pincus' report on likely Ben Simmons targets, “most teams” are of the belief that a Blazers extension is coming.

“Harden is the most likely target given his previous relationship with Morey. There's no sense yet that Beal will leave the Washington Wizards or that the Oklahoma City Thunder or Boston Celtics will deal Gilgeous-Alexander or Brown. Most teams expect the Trail Blazers to extend Lillard for another couple of seasons at roughly $100 million, but if that goes south, the New York Knicks may be his next destination over the Sixers.”

While anonymous rumors are far from substantial indicators, Damian Lillard has shown undeniable loyalty amid all the ups and downs in Portland. Dame actually staying and ending up as a Blazers lifer will never be out of the question.