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The Portland Trail Blazers may be in the middle of the Damian Lillard trade saga that could come to define the franchise for years to come, but there remains much optimism among fans regarding the team’s future outlook. The reason for that optimism is Scoot Henderson, who, at just 19 years old, showed that he […]

Houston Rockets big man Jabari Smith Jr. wore his Superman cape and saved the day in their Summer League showdown with the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday. With just 0.6 seconds left and the Blazers ahead 99-97, Smith received the inbound at the top of the 3-point arc and quickly launched it from there to […]

Portland Trail Blazers’ No. 3 overall pick Scoot Henderson left his NBA Summer League debut against fellow rookie Amen Thompson and the Houston Rockets. The Blazers said it is a right shoulder injury and he will not return. The Trail Blazers say No. 3 overall pick Scoot Henderson has a shoulder injury and will not […]

When and where will Damian Lillard be traded? There’s a myriad of possible answers to those questions. While the Portland Trail Blazers will ultimately make those decisions, the latest betting odds might give an indication regarding which outcomes for Lillard are the most likely. There are Damian Lillard trade odds for his next team and […]

NBA Vegas Summer League has arrived and it will feature all the top rookies drafted a few weeks back. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Blazers-Rockets prediction and pick. All the hype around Victor Wembanyama is certainly reasonable as the French native will quickly become one of the top players in […]

The Portland Trail Blazers are trying to do everything they can to gain leverage in Damian Lillard trade talks, desperate to to maximize the value of one of the franchise’s greatest players of all-time. They estimate that value to be quite high. “The Blazers, according to NBA sources, are seeking in the neighborhood of four […]

Last offseason, there was a lot of discussion surrounding Zach LaVine and what his future with the Chicago Bulls looked like. Ultimately, the two sides agreed to a new five-year, $215 million max contract. Entering the second year of this massive contract this offseason, LaVine’s future is once again being brought up in trade discussions […]

Damian Lillard’s trade request is a week old, and much has been said by those involved in the negotiations. Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups has now publicly acknowledged Damian Lillard’s impending breakup with the team. Billups addressed the situation in the context of how it might affect Scoot Henderson. The Blazers’ decision to […]

Scoot Henderson’s time is now. While the Portland Trail Blazers try to figure out what to do with Damian Lillard’s trade situation, Henderson is taking center stage as the future of the franchise. A prospect of his caliber will inject a feeling of excitement into the team as it nears a full-on rebuild. Trail Blazers […]

As the Damian Lillard trade saga wears on and the All-Star point guard continues to try to force his way to the Miami Heat, the Detroit Pistons have been named as a potential third team to monitor by Turner Sports’ NBA insider Chris Haynes. However, this wouldn’t be in the Pistons’ effort to acquire Lillard […]

Regardless of one’s feelings about the Damian Lillard-Portland Trail Blazers trade saga, it is safe to say things have taken a somewhat melancholy turn. That is probably an inevitable fact of almost every divorce, but fans had reason to believe this could be one of the more painless and straightforward splits. While there does not […]

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum may have unofficially gotten the Green Team into the Damian Lillard sweepstakes, but the odds of a fourth star coming to Beantown are reportedly slim. Even though the Celtics recently landed star center Kristaps Porziņģis, Tatum was still trying to get Lillard, a six-time All-Star with the Portland Trail Blazers, […]

Damian Lillard wants to play for the Miami Heat, and the Miami Heat only. Lillard formally requested a trade from the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday, the franchise who selected him with the sixth overall pick of the 2012 NBA Draft. After an 11-year run with the Trail Blazers in which he led them to […]

Damian Lillard wants to go to the Miami Heat. Nothing has changed so far this offseason. Lillard’s agent Aaron Goodwin recently confirmed Lillard’s desire, per Barry Jackson. “I do what I should for my client,” Goodwin said. “Some teams I did call. Other teams have called me. It’s a respectful relationship with most teams. Truthfully, […]

The Portland Trail Blazers NBA free agency period was an interesting one for the team. General manager Joe Cronin re-signed Jerami Grant and let a few free agents walk. But the big moves were drafting Scoot Henderson No. 3 overall, and the looming specter of a Damian Lillard trade. Now, with NBA free agency winding […]

Since Damian Lillard has requested a trade from the Portland Trail Blazers, it has been known that his preferred destination is the Miami Heat. Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reported that Damian Lillard’s agent has reached out to non-Heat teams to tell them they are getting an unhappy player if they get him in a trade, […]

As teams across the league prepare for NBA Summer League in Las Vegas and they fill out their rosters in free agency, Damian Lillard continues to be at the forefront of everyone’s minds. The Portland Trail Blazers star has requested a trade after 11 seasons with the franchise that drafted him and all indications point […]

As the Portland Trail Blazers weigh their options on a Damian Lillard trade, the team also wants to secure one of their young assets in Matisse Thybulle. The Dallas Mavericks signed Thybulle, a restricted free agent, to a three-year, $33 million offer sheet. On Thursday, the Blazers matched the Mavs’ offer for Thybulle, league sources […]

The primary sticking point in trade negotiations between the Portland Trail Blazers and Miami Heat for star point guard Damian Lillard is that the Blazers aren’t particularly fond of taking on Tyler Herro and his four-year, $130 million deal. The Blazers’ hesitation to absorb Herro is understandable, since they already have Scoot Henderson and Anfernee […]

Damian Lillard’s trade-demand saga with the Portland Trail Blazers is set to drag on through the summer. The team is not ready to simply let him go to his top choice, the Miami Heat. There is a good amount of due diligence for general manager Joe Cronin and Portland’s front office. Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, […]

Damian Lillard getting traded this offseason is the worst-kept secret in basketball. After weeks of rumors and speculation, Lillard formally requested a trade away from the Portland Trail Blazers and pinpointed the Miami Heat as his preferred destination. It may take longer than Lillard wants for a trade to come to fruition though. Blazers general […]

Damian Lillard, after many years of speculation, has finally requested a trade from the Portland Trail Blazers. Not only did he signal his intention of wanting out from Portland, however, he also made sure to clarify that he prefers to land with the Miami Heat, as he, perhaps, sees himself as the team’s missing piece […]

It’s been a few days now since Damian Lillard requested a trade away from the Portland Trail Blazers but at this point, nothing has materialized yet. After naming the Miami Heat as his preferred team, it is clear that South Beach is currently the prime landing spot for the seven-time All-Star. Tyler Herro has been […]

Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard requested a trade and reportedly wants to go to the Miami Heat. Some fans are criticizing Lillard, however, something that caught the attention of Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant. Lol 1 or 2 more years Lmao. What do u be watching gang seriously. — Kevin Durant (@KDTrey5) July 5, […]

The Golden State Warriors almost certainly won’t trade for Damian Lillard, but their offseason is potentially being affected by the superstar’s trade request. The Warriors have been closely linked to Dario Saric in 2023 NBA free agency. A new report suggests that Saric could be waiting to see how the Damian Lillard trade talks play […]

The Miami Heat are considered to be the clear favorites to trade for Damian Lillard. Even though several teams are interested in making a trade with the Portland Trail Blazers, Damian Lillard only wants to play for the Heat, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. Just because Lillard is eyeing the Heat, that doesn’t mean […]

The Dallas Mavericks are prepared to sign Portland Trail Blazers swingman Matisse Thybulle to an offer sheet, according to Bleacher Report and TNT’s Chris Haynes. Portland Trail Blazers RFA Matisse Thybulle intends to sign an offer sheet with the Dallas Mavericks, league sources tell @NBAonTNT, @BleacherReport. pic.twitter.com/Zbhl2Za55o — Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) July 5, 2023 Traded […]

The Portland Trail Blazers revealed their 2023 NBA Summer League schedule last week. introducing your 2023 #SummerBlazers ☀️ 📺: ESPN, ESPN2, NBATV pic.twitter.com/bBWia2qMkn — Portland Trail Blazers (@trailblazers) June 30, 2023 The team will feature plenty of talented options from Portland’s roster and beyond. Guard Keon Johnson and forward Jabari Walker both earned minutes during […]

With Damian Lillard requesting to be traded from the Portland Trail Blazers, the Miami Heat have been the point guard’s sole focus in terms of landing spots. As the Blazers try to finalize a Lillard trade to the Heat, Miami isn’t the only team looking to be involved in the festivities. In fact, over five […]

Even if he wasn’t the son of NBA legend Manute Bol, 7-foot-2 big man Bol Bol would be one of the most intriguing talents in the league. Possessing a rare amount of skill and fluidity for his size, the former top-five high school recruit has made a number of highlight reel plays throughout his short […]

Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard wants a trade to the Miami Heat. The Heat want to send Tyler Herro to the Blazers as the centerpiece of the trade. Portland doesn’t want Herro. So here we are at a classic impasse. This means that for a deal to get done, a third team will have […]

Where will Damian Lillard end up? This is question that many fans are asking after the star requested a trade from the Portland Trail Blazers. Many teams are in the running to compete for the star’s services, including the Miami Heat, the Philadelphia 76ers, and the Boston Celtics. The Heat are considered by many to […]

The Portland Trail Blazers lived in denial for about three seasons, but now reality is starting to set in. Damian Lillard, despite being as loyal as he could have been over the past few seasons, has finally requested a trade, specifically to the Miami Heat, most likely bringing an end to his 11-year stay in […]

The Miami Heat are continuing to work on a trade to acquire Damian Lillard from the Portland Trail Blazers, but there is one thing that seems to be a hangup with a third team being involved, according to Greg Sylvander of Five on the Floor. At least one challenge in negotiations has been the fact […]

If Damian Lillard had it his way, his days with the Portland Trail Blazers would be over and he would be heading to the Miami Heat. But unfortunately for the seven-time All-Star, this isn’t a Burger King. Signs point to a trade going down but it doesn’t mean Lillard will get to go to Miami. […]

Damian Lillard’s trade request took the entire NBA world by storm. For weeks, fans were anxiously waiting to see if the Portland Trail Blazers star would decide he wants out. Now, Dame has officially requested to leave the team. While Lillard is technically at the mercy of the Blazers’ FO, that hasn’t stopped other players […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves may have jumped the gun when they traded away a boatload of assets, including nascent rim protector Walker Kessler, to the Utah Jazz for Rudy Gobert. Trading for Gobert, in a vacuum, was not the problem. Gobert is a generational defensive player after all. But when arguably the team’s best player (Karl-Anthony […]

Damian Lillard wants to be traded only to the Miami Heat, which isn’t really ideal for the Portland Trail Blazers star since they are losing all the leverage they have in trade talks. Fortunately for them, there have reportedly been multiple trade scenarios from Miami where the Rip City franchise would be able to acquire […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have thrown their name in the hat, joining the Damian Lillard sweepstakes amid the All-Star guard’s recent trade request. Although Lillard isn’t likely to have the Pelicans on his shortlist of potential trade destinations, his history with CJ McCollum makes his potential acquisition interesting. Not to pair them together, as that […]