Will the Damian Lillard to the Los Angeles Lakers trade rumors ever end? Unless the Portland Trail Blazers star outright says he's never going to jump ship and join LA, probably not.
Lillard stoked the flames even further with his latest cryptic Instagram post. The Blazers guard included a relatively vague caption, but was conspicuously seen smiling in front of a very Purple & Gold background. Dame to the Lakers, confirmed?
Is Damian Lillard hinting at his next destination with this IG post?
Lakers fans sure think so. pic.twitter.com/gRCwEfMVAG
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) July 6, 2021
But soon after the aforementioned Instagram post, Damian Lillard shared another Lakers-related moment – this time on Twitter. Dame retweeted to commemorate his first ever game in the association, which was coincidentally against Kobe Bryant and the Lakers. Lillard showed he was special from the get go against the LA icon, posting 23 points and 11 assists in his first taste of NBA action, joining a 3-man list of Hall of Famers. Dame to the Lakers, confirmed again?
Article Continues BelowThese little breadcrumbs have Lakers fans foaming at the mouth at the possibility of Damian Lillard going to LA. But it's easier to think about than to actually get it done. LA would need to conjure up some additional assets if they want to come up with a worthy trade package for the Blazers franchise player, assuming he actually does want to come to town.
But for all we know, Damian Lillard is just trolling Lakers nation with these posts. Time will tell if the interest is indeed real.