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After catching the attention of the NBA world with their moves at the beginning of the 2023 free agency period, the Houston Rockets aren’t done making moves yet, as HoopsHype insider Michael Scotto reports that the Rockets have brought former Portland Trail Blazers standout Jeenathan ‘Nate’ Williams Jr. in on a one-year deal to “compete […]

While the Portland Trail Blazers continue to be embroiled in trade talks surrounding star Damian Lillard, new Los Angeles Clippers forward Kenyon Martin Jr is reminiscing on the time Lillard torched him for 71 points. Martin Jr says that watching Damian Lillard put up 71 made him ‘sick to his stomach,’ via Podcast P presented […]

Nearly a month has passed since Damian Lillard requested a trade from the Portland Trail Blazers, the franchise he has called home since 2012. Not only did Lillard request a trade, however, he has his sights set on landing with the NBA Finals runner-up Miami Heat, complicating trade talks considerably. Those aforementioned trade talks appear […]

With the Portland Trail Blazers and Miami Heat appearing to be at a stalemate in the trade negotiations surrounding star guard Damian Lillard, the latest rumor out of Miami casts even more doubt on the possibility of a quick resolution for an increasingly tense situation. “Portland has remained disinclined to engage (the) Heat in serious […]

As the Damian Lillard-Portland Trail Blazers trade saga wears on, with most expecting the seven-time All-Star to eventually land with the Miami Heat, ESPN insider Adrian Wojnaroski reports that conversations surrounding a Lillard trade could heat up closer to the start of NBA Training Camp. “The next real deadline is the start of training camp […]

Damian Lillard’s time as the face of the Portland Trail Blazers is coming to an end. Through thick and thin, he has remained with and given the Blazers multiple chances to improve their championship outlook, yet both sides appear to be ready to move on after the seven-time All-Star requested a trade this offseason. Then […]

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7-time All-Star Damian Lillard and agent Aaron Goodwin have been warned against tampering with the trade negotiations between the Portland Trail Blazers and prospective teams as Portland attempts to acquiesce to Lillard’s demands to play elsewhere. However, despite the league sending out a memo to all 30 teams in their effort to deter Dame — […]

Adam Silver and the NBA warned Damian Lillard and his agent about a possible punishment if they keep saying that the Portland Trail Blazers star only wants to be traded to the Miami Heat. Naturally, it drew mixed reactions from fans who agree with the league’s stance and those who argue that Dame should be […]

Since Damian Lillard requested a trade from the Portland Trail Blazers, word around the NBA is that he and his agent Aaron Goodwin have been pushing for the seven-time All-Star to be traded to the Miami Heat. In fact, it has been said that Lillard will only accept a trade to the Heat and will […]

Another NBA offseason, another summer filled with question marks surrounding the Portland Trail Blazers as an organization. Ever since they made the Western Conference Finals in 2019, the Blazers have been on a steady decline, leading many to ask the question of whether or not superstar guard Damian Lillard would request a trade. Well, that […]

The Portland Trail Blazers’ Damian Lillard trade has not happened yet. Lillard requested a trade on July 2nd; it is July 27th, nearly four weeks after the request, and it is crickets on the trade front. Perhaps it is posturing to try to gain leverage in negotiations. Maybe they just don’t like whatever is being […]

The Damian Lillard trade saga continues to drag on. After the initial report of the Portland Trail Blazers star’s desires, fans were eager to see him traded. No fanbase wants a trade saga to plague their season, after all. A month or so has passed since his request, and there hasn’t been any progress from […]

For NBA legend Tracy McGrady, Damian Lillard is right to ask a move away from the Portland Trail Blazers. After 11 years in Portland with little success, it’s just time for Dame to try to compete for a championship elsewhere. However, he emphasized that he cannot blame the Rip City franchise for trying to look […]

Damian Lillard and James Harden have both made it clear that they wanted to be traded. Several weeks after their requests were made, neither player has gotten their wish. Will Damian Lillard or James Harden be traded first? The latest betting odds suggest that the Philadelphia 76ers will pull the trigger ahead of the Portland […]

As the NBA free agency period continues to roll through the summer, many major dominos have yet to fall into place, and it will have a heavy affect on Zion Williamson’s potential landing place. The biggest chain reaction will come from Damian Lillard, who shook the league when he requested a trade from the Blazers […]

ESPN broadcaster Stephen A Smith fully supports Damian Lillard’s move away from the Portland Trail Blazers. Smith believes that Dame has earned the right to demand this trade away from his beloved Blazers after all that he has done for the franchise and for the city over the past 11 years. Stephen A is also […]

Make no mistake about it — Damian Lillard’s proposed trade move to the Miami Heat is anything but dead. The rumors may have died down a bit of late, but you can be sure that both Miami and the Portland Trail Blazers are doing everything they can to make this deal work. After all, Portland […]

Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal stunned the football world on Monday after it was revealed that they had placed a wild offer for PSG forward Kylian Mbappe. The offer reportedly comes out to a whopping $332 transfer fee as well as $776 million in salary for the French phenom. What makes this so insane is […]

While the Portland Trail Blazers continue to be embroiled in trade rumors surrounding Damian Lillard, it is now being reported that they are looking outside of the NBA for future reinforcements. The Blazers and three-time Spanish League Defensive Player of the Year Edy Tavares have a mutual interest in joining, although there is one major […]

While the Brooklyn Nets were initially tied to the Portland Trail Blazers because of their own pursuit of Damian Lillard, the ambitious Eastern Conference franchise could pivot to a trade for Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro, helping facilitate a trade that lands the seven-time All-NBA selection with his preferred trade destination. Though the parameters of […]

After spending the entirety of his 11-year NBA career with the Portland Trail Blazers, Damian Lillard finally did what NBA fans and pundits alike have been clamoring for and asked for a trade. Throughout his career, Lillard has proclaimed his loyalty to the Blazers organization, but the team has wasted years of his prime by […]

Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard is not the first generational talent that wanted to leave their team to join the Miami Heat. In fact, he is not even the first guard of that caliber who wanted to opt out of their contract for a Pat Riley-led team. Gary Payton came first and he is […]

James Harden and the Philadelphia 76ers are currently at a standstill with regard to the All-Star’s demands for a trade from the Sixers. So far, Sixers general manager Daryl Morey has not found an exchange he likes for Harden. Add the fact that reigning MVP Joel Embiid may have soft-launched the possibility of playing for […]

The Damian Lillard trade saga has hit a stalemate. The entire world knows that the Miami Heat want him. They also know that Lillard wants the Miami Heat and only them. The Portland Trail Blazers, however, aren’t entirely satisfied with the Heat’s offer and want to find the best offer possible. However, the best offer […]

The Portland Trail Blazers and Damian Lillard have been the subject of trade rumors throughout the entirety of the 2023 NBA offseason. Although nothing is imminent, there is no doubt that the Blazers should continue to try and target this trade. There is a possibility that the Blazers could find success with Lillard on the […]

The Portland Trail Blazers, whether they like it or not, will have to embrace the youth movement sooner than later. But at the very least, even with longtime franchise star Damian Lillard having one foot out the door, the team will be starting from an enviable position, as they will have the likes of Scoot […]

The hype has seemingly died down after Damian Lillard’s massive trade request. The Portland Trail Blazers star requested a trade a few weeks ago, listing the Miami Heat as his preferred destination. Immediately, there was a lot of excitement and anticipation for that inevitable Woj/Shams bomb. However, over the last week or so, talks have […]

Many NBA personnel love this time of the year because there are no games, free agency is pretty much over, Summer League just ended and it is finally time for that summer getaway with their family that they’ve been looking forward to. Ahead of training camp at the end of September, there really is not […]

Jimmy Butler has been having a lot of fun in his current China promotional tour. This includes the Miami Heat star getting hit on the head by a shoe that was thrown at him by an overly eager fan. Butler took the hit in jest and apparently, he decided to take out some of that […]

Another NBA Summer League has gone for Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe. The Blazers have their primary focus on finding a new home for disgruntled star Damian Lillard and Portland fans can’t wait for the trade to go down. But they also had their eyes on the incoming sophomore to see the progress he […]

There is just one ball that teams have to share in most sports. What a player does with that ball, affects the whole team. Whether they lose their handle on it or miss a shot, those are a reflection of the team’s schematics. This is why most spectators of the game love efficiency. The minimal […]

NBA Summer League in Las Vegas has come and gone, leaving basketball fans across the world wondering which rookie performers will be the best of the best. Obviously Victor Wembanyama, Brandon Miller and Scoot Henderson enter the season with a lot of hype given that they were the top three picks in this year’s draft, […]

Damian Lillard continues to be in trade rumors around the NBA as the Portland Trail Blazers field offers for their star point guard. It has been reported that Lillard’s preferred destination is the Miami Heat, although the Blazers have been going into trade conversations with them rather bluntly, reports The Rally’s Shams Charania. "It's been […]

Portland Trail Blazers rookie Scoot Henderson was sensational in his 2023 NBA Summer League debut, tallying totals of 15 points, six assists, five rebounds and one steal in 21.3 minutes of play as his team took on 2023 No. 4 pick Amen Thompson and the Houston Rockets. Henderson would exit the game early with a […]

The Portland Trail Blazers are entering a new era in their franchise history. Amid Damian Lillard’s trade request, the team is expected to undergo a rebuild for the next few years. Now, the keys of the franchise will be given to Anfernee Simons and 2023 third overall pick Scoot Henderson. Head coach Chauncey Billups, who […]

Aside from hundreds of games being played over the course of 11 days, the focus of NBA Summer League in Las Vegas is always on the latest trends and rumors from around the league. The incoming rookie class with first overall pick Victor Wembanyama was impressive, but all the dialogue that took place between league […]

It seems like Portland Trail Blazers fans are ready to move on from Damian Lillard. The Blazers simply tweeted a birthday greeting for Lillard, now aged 33, on Saturday night, but the fans roasted the said tribute as they await the latest on their team’s trade talks with the Miami Heat for him. For one […]

According to reports, the Miami Heat are closing in on a blockbuster trade deal for Damian Lillard. The Portland Trail Blazers are still trying to get more than what Miami has on the table, but it does seem like they’re on the brink of agreeing to a massive exchange. Fox Sports 1’s Ric Bucher is […]