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Remember when Damian Lillard requested a trade from the Portland Trail Blazers roughly 2.5 months ago? It has been radio silence on a potential Lillard trade since. Lillard prefers to be traded to the Miami Heat. however, that has yet to materialize. That means a team other than the Miami Heat could swoop in and make […]

The Portland Trail Blazers’ Damian Lillard trade saga does not appear to be coming any closer to a conclusion. Although it has been months since Lillard first requested a trade from the only franchise he has ever suited up for, Portland has not budged in trade talks, and the pressure is intensifying with just weeks […]

Remember the trade request Damian Lillard made to the Portland Trail Blazers roughly on July 1st? It’s bascically been crickets on the Lillard trade front ever since. Everyone knows the seven-time All-Star’s preferred destination is the Miami Heat. That’s fine and all, and it certainly is Lillard’s prerogative to try to basketball for the team […]

Remember Damian Lillard’s trade request from the Portland Trail Blazers? Yeah, the one that happened roughly two-and-a-half months ago? Well, nothing has happened about that since. There’s no doubt Lillard’s preference is to be traded to the Miami Heat. However, no substantive talks between the Blazers and Heat have taken place as 2023-24 fast approaches, […]

Last month, Team USA track star Noah Lyles angered a lot of players across the Association when he said that whoever ends up winning the NBA Finals doesn’t deserve to be called “World Champions” because they’re only competing against the States. After his comments, the likes of Damian Lillard, Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and even […]

As the 2023-24 NBA season approaches quickly, James Harden and Damian Lillard are both not where they want to be. They each requested trades from the Philadelphia 76ers and Portland Trail Blazers, respectively, but have yet to get their wishes granted. Both stars demanded the trade with a specific destination in mind, making it harder […]

NBA commissioner Adam Silver and the league office have been looking for a way to stop teams from resting their stars throughout the season, essentially ending the idea of “load management.” Earlier this week, it was revealed that the NBA’s Competition Committee had come up with some stricter guidelines to regulate star players sitting out. […]

Amidst the standstill between the Miami Heat and the Portland Trail Blazers, Damian Lillard to South Beach seems destined to happen. The latest development in the Dame-to-Heat trade saga is that there is no development. Both sides are apparently not engaging with each other and there is no momentum on a deal going down. Nonetheless, […]

With the FIBA World Cup now over, the focus turns to the 2024 Olympics in Paris, where Team USA basketball appears to be building a ridiculously strong roster in order to take home gold. With LeBron James recruiting numerous NBA superstars to join him next summer, the Americans have opened up as a massive favorite […]

Damian Lillard’s trade request is currently the biggest talking point amongst NBA circles. There’s a good reason why: the Portland Trail Blazers star is looking for a new team after being loyal to the team for over a decade. Recently, there was a report from Shams Charania that essentially said that Lillard wouldn’t play for […]

Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard wants to get traded to the Miami Heat, and nothing has changed on his stance ahead of training camp for the 2023-24 season. The Blazers’ desire to get the most return in any Lillard trade has been one of the most pressing issues holding back a deal for Dame […]

The Portland Trail Blazers’ history of draft selections has mostly revolved around who they *didn’t* draft more so than who they did take. Yes, they’re the team that didn’t draft Michael Jordan and drafted Sam Bowie instead. They also drafted Greg Oden over Kevin Durant 33 years later. Ouch. That doesn’t mean that the Blazers […]

The Miami Heat remain the only serious suitor for Damian Lillard. With the league’s unofficial late-summer vacation period winds down as a new season dawns, though, there’s at least a chance other teams more seriously engage the Portland Trail Blazers in trade talks for the seven-time All-Star. Though Lillard and the Blazers are both “prepared” […]

The Portland Trail Blazers’ apparent unwillingness to trade star point guard Damian Lillard has drawn a slew of reactions from all parts of the basketball world. Although Lillard submitted his trade request earlier this summer, the Blazers have thus far refused to budge, even to the proposed trade from Lillard’s preferred destination, the Miami Heat. […]

For years, there has been speculation that Damian Lillard should and would wind up requesting a trade from the Portland Trail Blazers due to the organization’s inability to contend for a championship. The time finally came this offseason, as Lillard requested a trade on July 1. Since then, virtually no momentum towards a trade has […]

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard has been the subject of speculation ever since his shocking trade request earlier this summer. While the Blazers have seemed willing to oblige his wishes, no suiters have yet completed a deal for Lillard despite his still All-NBA level of play. The most prevalent team in the Damian Lillard […]

Tyler Herro has dealt with trade rumors over the past two offseasons. Last season, he was mentioned in rumors prior to inking a contract extension. As NBA fans certainly know by now, Herro’s been connected to the Portland Trail Blazers as Damian Lillard trade rumors swirl this offseason. The young guard hasn’t said much about […]

Damian Lillard is not letting his Portland Trail Blazers trade rumor drama get in the way of his business ventures. Lillard recently announced the release of new colorways for some of his DAME 8 EXTPLY shoes, and the Blazers guard has come up with a product that is sure to fly off the shelves. Lillard […]

NBA star Damian Lillard, aka Dame D.O.L.L.A., recently teamed up with rapper Cam’ron to recreate an iconic scene from the 2002 movie “Paid in Full.” Film director No Talents shared a photo on Instagram Stories featuring the two celebrities, along with California artist Yxung Rell, sitting at a roundtable and enjoying Chinese takeout, HipHopDX shares. […]

Maybe the market for disgruntled Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard wasn’t as vibrant as initially thought. Although the Miami Heat are still reportedly as interested in Lillard as ever, it seems that the Blazers didn’t have a ton of willing suiters when the trade request was first announced. Recently, an anonymous NBA executive opined […]

The NBA offseason truly never ends, as there is always some sort of drama playing out right up to the start of the new season. Not only are James Harden and the Philadelphia 76ers proving that this year is no different, but Damian Lillard’s situation with the Portland Trail Blazers continues to draw the attention […]

It’s no secret that Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard wants a trade. The seven-time All-Star is not looking for a rebuild, but rather a shot at an NBA championship, and he believes he can seriously contend with the Miami Heat. Although the Heat haven’t worked a deal for Lillard yet, it’s clear that they’re […]

Portland Trailblazers star Damian Lillard joined Adidas back in 2014 and the two have been releasing his signature shoe line ever since. Before today, there had been seven shoes released since Lillard’s deal was signed with Adidas. However, Adidas announced on Monday that the newest shoe in the Lillard line, the DAME 8 EXTPLY, will […]

All remains quiet on the Damian Lillard front. As the Portland Trail Blazers continue refusing to engage the Miami Heat in legitimate trade discussions, though, Jimmy Butler is trying to will that potential blockbuster deal into existence. After draining a step-back jumper over a helpless young defender at his basketball camp in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, […]

Damian Lillard wants a trade to the Miami Heat, but negotiations with the Portland Trail Blazers appear to be at a standstill with little progression in recent weeks. Joe Cronin and the front office want the best possible package in return for their superstar and at this point, that hasn’t been presented in recent talks. […]

US track star Noah Lyles won three gold medals at the 2023 World Championships over the weekend, but that’s not the reason NBA stars like Draymond Green, Damian Lillard and Bam Adebayo were talking about him. Instead it’s Lyles’ comments about NBA champions calling themselves as “world champions” that had several NBA players buzzing. Of […]

The Portland Trail Blazers still haven’t given any indication that they’ll budge in Damian Lillard trade talks with the Miami Heat. However, at least one NBA insider thinks the key to a potential Lillard deal may be hiding on the Miami bench. NBA insider Chris Broussard recently floated out the name of Nikola Jovic, Miami’s […]

Portland Trail Blazers star point guard Damian Lillard recently confirmed that he had in fact requested a trade, declining to elaborate further. While this may be music to the ears of Miami Heat fans, it appears that Portland is still not budging. The Blazers have reportedly “expressed no enthusiasm for the Heat’s assets” up to […]

The NBA offseason is basically at a standstill. However, the question still remains about whether or not Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard is going to be traded. The rumors have circulated for the entire offseason, and again and again, the Miami Heat have been the primary team linked to Lillard in a potential trade. […]

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards is ascending rapidly in his career, especially if his latest performances for Team USA are any indication. But one aspect of Edwards’ game that has always been top-notch is his humor. More and more of Edwards’ peers in the NBA are discovering this firsthand, with Indiana Pacers floor general Tyrese […]

With Damian Lillard in a bit of waiting game amid the stagnation of trade talks between the Miami Heat and Portland Trail Blazers, the 33-year-old point guard is fulfilling some side quests off the court first, releasing some new music into the world. Recently, Lillard, going by his rapper name Dame D.O.L.L.A, released a 15-track […]

The Miami Heat rumor mill does not look like it will stop whirling anytime soon. While the team’s seemingly never-ending pursuit of Damian Lillard has not resulted in anything yet, Pat Riley and company are already making plans for Lillard’s presumed arrival. The Heat are now expected to show interest in free agents Kelly Oubre […]

The Portland Trail Blazers haven’t quite lived up to the franchise’s standards set by Clyde Drexler, Terry Porter and others during the last decade. Damian Lillard vaulted himself up to Top 75 NBA Players of All-Time status. Lillard led the Blazers to the Western Conference Finals in 2019 and now Head Coach Chauncey Billups is […]

The Miami Heat have been in contact with the Portland Trail Blazers this offseason regarding a potential trade involving superstar point guard Damian Lillard. While a deal does not appear to be imminent, the Heat have been internally discussing multi-team scenarios that would result in them not only landing Lillard but keeping emerging star Tyler […]

They might have only won a solitary championship, but the Portland Trail Blazers have put plenty of very productive teams out on the court over their history, and a lot of those teams have benefited greatly from the franchise’s performance at the trade table. From the acquisitions of the likes of Buck Williams and Kevin […]

Damian Lillard wants to be traded to the Miami Heat. Talks are progressing slowly, however. Lillard is currently still with the Portland Trail Blazers. Bill Simmons believes the Minnesota Timberwolves are a team that Lillard should consider amid the Heat-Blazers talks uncertainty. Simmons recently explained his reasoning during an episode of his podcast, per The […]

Players requesting a trade is nothing new to the NBA, as various stars have looked to move on to new endeavors in recent years. However, this offseason has been a little different with the situations surrounding Portland Trail Blazers superstar Damian Lillard and Philadelphia 76ers superstar James Harden. Lillard requested a trade from the Blazers […]

A Damian Lillard trade to the Miami Heat is seemingly on hold during the dog days of the NBA offseason right now. The Portland Trail Blazers star is seemingly focused on other things, too, as he dropped a new rap album, Don D.O.L.L.A., on Friday. Miami is seemingly still on Lillard’s mind, though, as he […]

It’s been made clear over and over again that Damian Lillard wants to get traded away from the Portland Trail Blazers. He’s still with the team that drafted him, but it’s also been long understood that his ultimate desire this offseason is to get to South Beach to play for the Miami Heat, the reigning […]