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It’s hardly surprising the Washington Wizards would engage the Portland Trail Blazers on a potential Bradley Beal trade centering around the No. 3 pick in the 2023 NBA draft. With Beal’s trade value deflated by both his no-trade clause and lavish long-term contract going forward, though, the Wizards simply aren’t a realistic trade partner for […]

The Washington Wizards seem to be closing in on a trade that would send Bradley Beal packing and kick off a much needed rebuild for the franchise. The Portland Trail Blazers also seem to be flirting with the idea of trading away their longtime star guard in Damian Lillard this offseason. While Beal seems set […]

Amid all of the uncertainty surrounding the future of the Portland Trail Blazers‘ roster, the return of forward Jerami Grant may set in stone, as Action Network’s Matt Moore reports that “league sources suggest that Portland is already locked in on a new deal worth more than $120 million” with the nine-year veteran. Grant averaged […]

As the Portland Trail Blazers continue to assess their options ahead of the 2023 NBA Draft, Matt Moore of Action Network reports that the team has “been focused on moving” 28-year-old center Jusuf Nurkic. Nurkic, a nine-year NBA veteran, was originally a first-round pick for the Chicago Bulls and landed with the Denver Nuggets in […]

If Damian Lillard ends up asking for a trade away from the Portland Trail Blazers, things could get tricky for the Washington Wizards and their bid to move Bradley Beal. The Wizards are said to be in “serious” talks with the Miami Heat and Phoenix Suns for a Beal trade. However, if Lillard suddenly becomes […]

The Portland Trail Blazers’ plans with the No. 3 overall pick remain unknown as the 2023 NBA Draft fast approaches. With trade winds swirling across the NBA world, though, there remains a possibility Damian Lillard’s sudden availability turns them into a league-wide tornado. There is “legitimate concern percolating” that Lillard could finally request to leave […]

Ever since it was reported that the New Orleans Pelicans had interest in moving up to select Scoot Henderson in the 2023 NBA Draft, there’s been speculation that Zion Williamson could be traded for the No. 2 or No. 3 overall pick. Because the Charlotte Hornets and Portland Blazers own those draft picks, it only […]

With the 2023 NBA Draft only five days away, trade rumors have heated up around the league as of late. And maybe the most notable recent trade rumor pertains to the New Orleans Pelicans. The Pelicans are reportedly interested in trading up in the 2023 NBA draft for a top-3 pick in order to select guard prospect Scoot Henderson, […]

What will the Portland Trail Blazers do with their third overall pick? The prevailing rumor right now is that the team will trade said pick (along with some assets) to a different team to give Damian Lillard some help. However, these are just rumors: Portland might just end up picking a rookie with their pick. […]

The Toronto Raptors stand at a crossroads. Upper management is contemplating whether to embark on a rebuilding phase or continue their pursuit of immediate championship glory. In fact, trade rumors surrounding star forward Pascal Siakam have intensified. This indicates the team’s willingness to undergo a major shake-up. Not surprisingly, Siakam’s availability has piqued the interest […]

One of the biggest question marks of the NBA offseason revolves around what the Washington Wizards will decide to do with three-time All-Star shooting guard Bradley Beal. Beal has spent all 11 seasons of his career with the Wizards and has been the face of the franchise since John Wall’s departure. However, success has been […]

The Portland Trail Blazers find themselves at a crossroads this offseason. On the one hand, armed with the No. 3 overall pick and the opportunity to add a franchise cornerstone that will be in uniform for the next decade, the Blazers find themselves in a perfect position to continue their rebuild. Especially if they decide […]

With the 2023 NBA Draft quickly approaching on June 22 and the NBA Finals over, the NBA world has fully tuned into trade speculation and potential draft picks. One of the main speculative discussions coming to the surface is a rumor surrounding the New Orleans Pelicans and their potential interest in trading Zion Williamson. Amid […]

The Portland Trail Blazers can go in a variety of different directions during the 2023 NBA Draft. The Blazers have 10 players who could return for them in the 2023-24 season, according to Spotrac. Guards Damian Lillard, Anfernee Simons and center Jusuf Nurkic highlight the potential returnees for Portland for next season. Forward Kevin Knox […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are rumored to be interested in trading for the No. 2 or No. 3 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. New Orleans reportedly would like to draft Scoot Henderson, which explains their interest in acquiring one of the two picks. Trading for either pick would be a steep price though. Some […]

Through the years, there has been a lot of discussion focused on Damian Lillard and whether or not he should request a trade from the Portland Trail Blazers. Spending all 11 years of his NBA career in Portland, Lillard has continued to be one of the best players in the entire league, but Portland has […]

The Portland Trail Blazers would “be pleased” to select either Scoot Henderson or Brandon Miller with the No. 3 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, according to ESPN’s Jonathan Givony and Jeremy Woo. The Blazers have to decide if they will keep the No. 3 pick and rebuild or trade it for contending purposes. Givony […]

In just a little over two weeks from now, a batch of new faces will be entering the NBA with the 2023 NBA Draft coming right up on June 22 in Chicago. While most eyes are on Victor Wembanyama and his seemingly inevitable selection by the San Antonio Spurs as the No. 1 overall pick […]

The biggest decision for the Portland Trail Blazers head of the 2023 NBA Draft is not what they should do with the No. 3 pick, as face of the franchise Damian Lillard has all but given them an ultimatum ahead of his 12th NBA season. Yet, while the Blazers have been willing to dangle the […]

The Portland Trail Blazers do not have interest in acquiring Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton, Arizona Sports 98.7 FM’s John Gambadoro reported Monday. Ayton is considered a piece the Suns could move before the 2023-24 season. He signed a four-year, $132,929,128 contract last offseason and is not well-liked by Suns fans for his performance this […]

With the 2023 NBA Draft set to take place next week, many teams around the league are still attempting to figure out what this offseason will look like. The idea of certain teams being “buyers” while others turn into “sellers” is still not clear, and the direction of this NBA offseason could very well be […]

The Portland Trail Blazers have been unable to get over the playoff hump over the past two seasons, instead choosing to punt on the end of the season for the sake of receiving a much better draft pick. And it worked; the Blazers drafted promising youngster Shaedon Sharpe in 2022, and they’re now in position […]

What direction will the Portland Trail Blazers go during the 2023 NBA offseason? 10 players at least have the option of returning to the roster for the 2023-24 season, according to Spotrac. Forward Kevin Knox is listed with a club option next season. Forwards Trendon Watford, Jabari Walker and guard Jeenathan Williams are listed with non-guaranteed […]

The Portland Trail Blazers have a critical offseason on their plates, with superstar guard Damian Lillard desiring to immediately build a championship contender in RIP City. That, however, things became even more complicated when they landed the No. 3 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. Now, the Blazers have the dilemma of whether they […]

The Portland Trail Blazers are well aware of the fact that Damian Lillard could potentially take his talents elsewhere this summer. The Blazers have probably gotten used to all the trade buzz at this point as this has become a yearly occurrence for Dame whenever the offseason comes. Right now, though, the threat of Lillard’s […]

Damian Lillard sent shockwaves across the NBA after he recently declared that the Brooklyn Nets and the Miami Heat could be potential landing spots for him if he ever decides to ask for a trade from the Portland Trail Blazers. At this point, the general expectation is that Dame will remain loyal to Portland beyond […]

Matisse Thybulle is a restricted free agent. After originally making a name for himself with the Philadelphia 76ers, the Portland Trail Blazers acquired Thybulle during the 2022-23 season. Portland was impressed by Thybulle and will try to keep him on the roster. However, he’s likely to draw interest from around the NBA in free agency. […]

The Portland Trail Blazers ended their 2022-23 campaign on a sour note, as they missed the Play-In Tournament for the second consecutive year. This was despite another strong season from Damian Lillard, who is already 32 years old, and has continued to be the subject of several trade rumors. Portland has to decide whether they […]

Damian Lillard, surprise, is once again in trade rumors this offseason. The superstar point guard has been loyal to the Portland Trail Blazers for his entire career, but it may be time for him to finally move on. Portland could make a push to compete around Lillard next season with trades involving incumbent young players […]

The Portland Trail Blazers may end up trading Damian Lillard away this offseason. The Boston Celtics could opt to keep Jaylen Brown alongside Jayson Tatum and run it back during the 2023-24 season. However, if Boston opts to shake things up and make Brown available, and Portland ends up keeping Lillard, the Blazers would profile […]

As has been publicly stated by the man himself, superstar Damian Lillard has one major desire: to bring a championship to the Portland Trail Blazers. Throughout his 11-year tenure in Oregon, the point guard has been quite vocal about his emphasis on being “loyal” to the franchise that kicked off his NBA career. However, with their […]

The Portland Trail Blazers are in for a lively, yet stressful summer. Franchise star Damian Lillard just added to it, with a cryptic Instagram post that will create more questions and heart pill prescriptions. Lillard posted himself on the court pointing to his wrist and included emojis, most notably one of a watch. Most fans […]

The Portland Trail Blazers have a huge offseason ahead of them. After two years of trying their best to contend for a playoff spot, only to give up on the season by its tail-end, they no longer have any intentions of wasting away one more elite year of Damian Lillard’s career. Lillard, despite being 32 […]

The NBA rumor mill has been spinning uncontrollably after Damian Lillard appeared on a recent episode of Showtime’s The Last Stand with Brian Custer. Though there were many worthwhile talking points discussed during their nearly hour-long conversation, the one segment of the interview that caught the attention of fans and media pundits alike was when […]

As always, Damian Lillard’s summer has been characterized by trade rumors linking him to a move away from the Portland Trail Blazers. This is regardless of the fact that Dame has always maintained his loyalty to the team. If you think about it, though, all the trade buzz isn’t at all surprising considering how the […]

Damian Lillard hasn’t asked for a trade from the Portland Trail Blazers yet but at this point, it’s clear that All-Star guard is clearly keeping his options open. Going on record as saying that he wouldn’t mind being traded to the Miami Heat alongside Jimmy Butler or the Brooklyn Nets alongside Mikal Bridges, the situation in […]

The Miami Heat find themselves participating in the 2023 NBA Finals and, despite being the lower seed compared to the Denver Nuggets, still have a fighter’s chance of pulling out the franchise’s fourth championship. While this talking point alone already has the South Beach faithful roaring, recent news regarding superstar Damian Lillard will have them […]

Damian Lillard’s future is set to be one of the most hotly discussed topics over the next few weeks, with the potential for the long-time Portland Trail Blazers star to find a new home, causing teams around the league to salivate at the prospect of him joining them. According to the man himself, however, if […]

According to CJ McCollum, we may have seen the last of Damian Lillard in a Portland Trail Blazers uniform. The trade chatter surrounding Dame has been rife again (after all, it is the offseason), and McCollum is doing his bit to add further fuel to the flame. CJ spent many years playing in Portland alongside […]