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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 […]

The Atlanta Hawks were the over-performers of the 2020-21 NBA season, having made it to the Eastern Conference Finals as the fifth seed. There’s no reason to bow their heads down in defeat. At the same time, the Hawks front office should never take their foot off the gas pedal. They already did the right […]

The Utah Jazz did a great job in the regular season, locking in 52 wins to earn the NBA’s best record for the first time in franchise history. Things, however, didn’t pan out for them in the NBA Playoffs, which is not an indication of their underperformance. Rather, it’s a signal that they need to […]

Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard sparked trade rumors once again with his Instagram activity. This time, however, he appeared to be hinting his preferred destination: the Los Angeles Lakers. On IG, Lillard posted a photo of him when he watched the Las Vegas Aces-Los Angeles Sparks game in the Los Angeles Convention Center last […]

With the Portland Trail Blazers and Los Angeles Lakers already out of the 2021 NBA Playoffs, dream Damian Lillard trade scenarios are already rushing through the minds of some fans. There is some speculation that the Trail Blazers could be trading Lillard after he posted a cryptic message on Instagram following the Game 6 loss […]

The Portland Trail Blazers had another tough campaign in the 2020-21 season as they finished with a 42-30 record, which ultimately led to another first-round exit in the playoffs. After their season ended, Damian Lillard was immediately caught in the middle of countless trade rumors up to this day. Could the Brooklyn Nets be a […]

The Los Angeles Clippers arguably had their best season in franchise history. They made it to the Western Conference Finals for the first time and went far in the NBA Playoffs. It’s even fair to argue that it wasn’t the Phoenix Suns that defeated the Clippers but injuries, which kept superstar Kawhi Leonard and Serge […]

The San Antonio Spurs, as Damian Lillard of the Blazers is aware, have missed the playoffs the past two seasons after making them the previous 22 seasons. They have acquired talent over the past few seasons and could be a trade away from playoff contention. The Spurs will have many intriguing options and decisions going […]

Damian Lillard of the Blazers knows the Chicago Bulls are heading in a new direction after trading for All-Star center Nikola Vucevic at the deadline. They have gone from a rebuilding franchise to a team that wants to compete. While they didn’t make it to the playoffs, the Bulls showed some potential. Star guard Zach […]

The trade rumors continue to swirl as the Portland Trail Blazers keep popping up in discussions. Of all of the teams in the NBA, they seem to be the ones who will most likely make a blockbuster deal. Whether it’s CJ McCollum or Damian Lillard, no one sure, however, all of the interest is on […]

The Damian Lillard sweepstakes aren’t going full throttle just yet, but rumblings of dissatisfaction from the Portland Trail Blazers superstar have begun to surface. Lillard has not formally requested a trade or expressed his intent to part ways with Portland. Should that time come, though, nearly every team in the league would dial the Blazers’ […]

The Miami Heat had a disappointing end to this season after an NBA Finals appearance last season. They were swept by the Milwaukee Bucks in the first round and showed they didn’t have enough to compete. The Heat will need to add another star to compete against other great teams in the Eastern Conference. They […]

A lot of teams are reportedly interested in trading for Damian Lillard if the Portland Trail Blazers make him available, and if recent rumors are true, the Philadelphia 76ers could be one of them. When discussing about the Indiana Pacers’ offseason plans, J. Michael of the Indianapolis Star mentioned that the Pacers haven’t had any […]

Damian Lillard knows the Denver Nuggets are coming off a second-round exit to the Phoenix Suns. They may not have had as much playoff success as last year, but the Nuggets showed potential this year. Superstar center Nikola Jokic took home his first MVP award, becoming the first center to win the award since Shaquille […]

Rumors surrounding Damian Lillard’s availability are heating up as more teams around the league have expressed interest. The Portland Trail Blazers are quiet for now, but it’s no secret the organization is looking to conduct a blockbuster trade. It’s more likely they trade CJ McCollum, but if the right offer is made for Lillard, the […]

There’s been a ton of talk about the Los Angeles Lakers trying to trade for Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard. It’s easy to understand why that idea has Purple & Gold fans drooling. Adding arguably the most clutch player in the league onto a championship team featuring LeBron James and Anthony Davis that’s […]

Screw it. Give them everything. Throw the kitchen sink. Trade everyone not named Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green on the Golden State Warriors. This is Damian Lillard we’re talking about. The fit isn’t great? Who cares? Again, this is Damian Lillard we’re talking about. The sweepstakes for the Portland Trail Blazers superstar is […]

With lots of big name NBA players looking to be on the move in summer 2021, you can definitely expect some major trades to go down. Lots of teams will be looking to re-tool and add some much needed star power while other teams will be looking to move on from some big name players […]

Jaylen Brown has transformed into one of the brightest young stars in the NBA. The Boston Celtics swingman made his first All-Star team last season, with potentially many more to go. But if a big fish interests the Cs in the trade market, could Brown be on the table? Sports Illustrated Chris Mannix reveals two […]

It looks like Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard has been in contact with a lot of different players this offseason, including Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum. In fact, according to a recent report from Brian Windhorst of ESPN, Lillard played a big role in Tatum’s decision to join Team USA for the Tokyo Olympics […]

Former NFL wide receiver Chad Johnson is a pretty generous dude. He proved this fact yet again after leaving a $1,000 tip at an IHOP in Portland for a total food bill of just $33.53. It also so happens that Ochocinco isn’t the most humble guy around — as is proven by his hilarious claim […]

After an unexpected 41-31 season that resulted in the No. 4 seed in the Eastern Conference, the New York Knicks figure to be a bit more aggressive this offseason than what may have been initially planned. Tom Thibodeau’s club, led by Julius Randle, showed a ton of grit and played stout defense all season long […]

Sha’Carri Richardson, considered the fastest woman in the US, is facing disqualification from the Olympics for a positive drug test. Safe to say, Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard wasn’t happy with the ruling. Richardson’s positive test disqualifies her performance at the US Olympic Trials. The report comes just four weeks prior to the opening […]

Could Damian Lillard actually be on his way out of the Portland Trail Blazers this summer? He’s already stated multiple times in the past that he intends to see out his career in Portland, but with all the rumblings going on right now, it’s hard not to at least consider Lillard’s exit. According to an […]

The Portland Trail Blazers have been at the forefront of trade talks, coaching hires, and controversy all at the same time. Damian Lillard’s name has been floated around as a trade candidate, the hiring of Chauncey Billups brought a backlash, and now they have made a rather interesting move. According to Shams Charania of The […]

The Philadelphia 76ers know they need to make some changes after their disappointing second-round series loss to the Atlanta Hawks, and Daryl Morey predictably has his eyes on a big fish, according to The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor. That would be Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard, who’s reportedly not too happy with what’s going on […]

Kawhi Leonard’s Los Angeles Clippers were just eliminated from the Western Conference Finals by the Phoenix Suns, with Leonard unfortunately missing the entire series due to a knee injury. The focus now shifts to what Leonard and the Clippers will do this offseason. Leonard has a $36 million player option for 2021-22. There’s some gossip […]

The NBA offseason is just around the corner, and the biggest spotlight will definitely be on Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard. Amidst all the internal turmoil the Blazers have gone through ever since their playoff elimination, rumors have swirling about Dame’s future, and Los Angeles Lakers fans are salivating. The recent buzz won’t do […]

Chris Paul is finally going to play in his first NBA Finals, and it only took a decade and a half to do it. Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard couldn’t help but react by posting a subtle message on Twitter. Dame was obviously watching the action as it happened, and the Blazers star retweeted […]

The New York Knicks are ready to go all out just to bring back the NBA title to the Big Apple, so much so they are willing to part ways with RJ Barrett if it means getting Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard. According to Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News, the Knicks […]

The New York Knicks are expected to make big moves in the offseason after a renaissance of sorts this season. Reportedly up on their list (or any team’s list) is Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard. But if they can’t get him, the Knicks are rumored to target another talented playmaker. With Derrick Rose, Elfrid […]

LaMarcus Aldridge may not able to return to the Portland Trail Blazers as a player, but he is more than open to coming back as a coach for the team. Aldridge’s final season ended abruptly, announcing his retirement with the Brooklyn Nets midway through the 2020-21 campaign due to a heart issue. However, he is […]

After publicly showing lots of displeasure with the Trail Blazers coaching hire of Chauncey Billups and their continual inability to put a strong supporting cast around him, the only thing that seems certain at this point is that Damian Lillard wants out of Portland and fast. Having no shortage of suitors, one team that would […]

The Golden State Warriors are expected to make some key trades this offseason in their bid to get back to title contention. Interestingly, one name that has surprising popped up as a possible target is Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard. Lillard is reportedly unhappy in Portland, raising fears he could force his way out […]

The Los Angeles Lakers want to acquire a third star to pair with LeBron James and Anthony Davis, and increasingly disgruntled Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard has to be at the top of the wish list. Acquiring Lillard is financially feasible for the Lakers. Practically speaking, though, it’s hard to imagine general manager Rob […]

Yahoo Sports’ Chris Haynes recently reported several factors that could potentially push Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard out the door, including a drama-filled coaching search and questions about an ability to build a championship contender around him. While another report from ESPN’s Brian Windhorst suggests Lillard won’t actually ask out (at least not yet), […]

The Portland Trail Blazers have been in hot water after the hiring of Chauncey Billups as their new head coach. While Billups is a qualified head coach, he is under investigation for rape, bringing a mixed bag from Blazers fans and players. While being introduced at the press conference on Tuesday, the team shot down […]

Much has been made of Damian Lillard’s future with the Portland Trail Blazers this offseason, but a trade request is apparently not imminent. Brian Windhorst of ESPN (h/t Bleacher Report) said on the latest iteration of his Hoop Collective podcast that Lillard is not seriously looking to be traded at this point. A fluid situation in […]

It’s hard to imagine Damian Lillard playing for another team other than the Portland Trail Blazers, but if you ask the New York Knicks, they’d tell you how great the point guard would look in their threads. That being said, there’s little to no certainty when it comes to whether Lillard would eventually ask for […]