Damian Lillard not happy about Blazers’ inability to trade No. 3 pick
The relationship between Damian Lillard and the franchise, according to sources, remains on solid ground but the team’s inability to flip the No. 3 pick in Thursday’s NBA draft into a veteran star didn’t sit well with the franchise point guard.
Source: Aaron Fentress @ Oregonian
Source: Aaron Fentress @ Oregonian
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Aaron J. Fentress @AaronJFentress
The Blazers problem at hand:
They tanked twice to gain high picks to trade for vets to help Dame win now.
Instead, they added 2 teens who MIGHT have the Blazers in contention in 2026-27.
That does zero for Dame today. Joe made promises. Dame gave him 18 months.
Now what? – 6:20 PM
The Blazers problem at hand:
They tanked twice to gain high picks to trade for vets to help Dame win now.
Instead, they added 2 teens who MIGHT have the Blazers in contention in 2026-27.
That does zero for Dame today. Joe made promises. Dame gave him 18 months.
Now what? – 6:20 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Dame saw the Jaime Jaquez film too and said ‘nah they’re too stacked now’ – 6:07 PM
Dame saw the Jaime Jaquez film too and said ‘nah they’re too stacked now’ – 6:07 PM
Dan Favale @danfavale
explaining all the new damian lillard updates pic.twitter.com/D6E9JjQfUg – 5:59 PM
explaining all the new damian lillard updates pic.twitter.com/D6E9JjQfUg – 5:59 PM
Aaron J. Fentress @AaronJFentress
Multiple NBA sources confirm that Trail Blazers GM Joe Cronin is meeting Monday with Damian Lillard and agent to discuss franchise’s plans
First reported by @ChrisBHaynes
oregonlive.com/sports/2023/06… – 5:06 PM
Multiple NBA sources confirm that Trail Blazers GM Joe Cronin is meeting Monday with Damian Lillard and agent to discuss franchise’s plans
First reported by @ChrisBHaynes
oregonlive.com/sports/2023/06… – 5:06 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Lillard, agent reportedly meeting with Trail Blazers about the direction of the franchise. What you think of this report is a Rorschach Test of what you want to see happen with Lillard.
nbcsports.com/nba/news/lilla… – 4:03 PM
Lillard, agent reportedly meeting with Trail Blazers about the direction of the franchise. What you think of this report is a Rorschach Test of what you want to see happen with Lillard.
nbcsports.com/nba/news/lilla… – 4:03 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Probably unpopular Lakers idea: I could see them as a third team in a Blazers-Heat Dame trade taking in Tyler Herro.
Young, high upside alternative to DLo. Salary matches Bamba/Beasley. Definitely costs an asset (JHS or the 2029 first). Not likely, but I could see it. – 3:50 PM
Probably unpopular Lakers idea: I could see them as a third team in a Blazers-Heat Dame trade taking in Tyler Herro.
Young, high upside alternative to DLo. Salary matches Bamba/Beasley. Definitely costs an asset (JHS or the 2029 first). Not likely, but I could see it. – 3:50 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
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duncdon.supportingcast.fm pic.twitter.com/KiXONAXCjn – 3:31 PM
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Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
Will Damian Lillard be traded?
🔊 @Sam_Amick gives a potential timeline with @RickKamlaSports and @EvCoRadio #RipCity pic.twitter.com/pmjAAGICXO – 3:30 PM
Will Damian Lillard be traded?
🔊 @Sam_Amick gives a potential timeline with @RickKamlaSports and @EvCoRadio #RipCity pic.twitter.com/pmjAAGICXO – 3:30 PM
Howard Beck @HowardBeck
Trades! Salary dumps! Apron fears! And a whole lot of Dame Lillard rumors. Welcome to the NBA’s silly season.
My latest, for @GQSports:
gq.com/story/nba-offs… – 3:29 PM
Trades! Salary dumps! Apron fears! And a whole lot of Dame Lillard rumors. Welcome to the NBA’s silly season.
My latest, for @GQSports:
gq.com/story/nba-offs… – 3:29 PM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
Damian Lillard said he likes the Miami Heat and Brooklyn Nets as potential destinations if he’s traded.
But other teams should recruit him too. Especially the Boston Celtics.
More on @ringer: theringer.com/nba/2023/6/26/… – 3:20 PM
Damian Lillard said he likes the Miami Heat and Brooklyn Nets as potential destinations if he’s traded.
But other teams should recruit him too. Especially the Boston Celtics.
More on @ringer: theringer.com/nba/2023/6/26/… – 3:20 PM
Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
If Heat must gut depth for Lillard (& can’t afford Max/Gabe and resulting $100 M extra tax), here’s a list of vet bigs and wings who likely will need to settle for minimum to fill out rosters around league (and Heat might unearth another rookie gem too): miamiherald.com/sports/spt-col… – 2:58 PM
If Heat must gut depth for Lillard (& can’t afford Max/Gabe and resulting $100 M extra tax), here’s a list of vet bigs and wings who likely will need to settle for minimum to fill out rosters around league (and Heat might unearth another rookie gem too): miamiherald.com/sports/spt-col… – 2:58 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Damian Lillard and his agent will meet with the Trail Blazers today to discuss where things are heading with the team, per @ChrisBHaynes. pic.twitter.com/QE6qRq7r9Q – 2:23 PM
Damian Lillard and his agent will meet with the Trail Blazers today to discuss where things are heading with the team, per @ChrisBHaynes. pic.twitter.com/QE6qRq7r9Q – 2:23 PM
Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
If Lillard asks out, 2 mainsteam NBA writers have suggested Blazers could demand team take C Jusuf Nurkic contract (3 yrs, 54 M left). He’s hurt a lot but a good player who developed 3 pt game last year. Would make Heat tax team for yrs. Fascinating to see what Heat would do then – 2:18 PM
If Lillard asks out, 2 mainsteam NBA writers have suggested Blazers could demand team take C Jusuf Nurkic contract (3 yrs, 54 M left). He’s hurt a lot but a good player who developed 3 pt game last year. Would make Heat tax team for yrs. Fascinating to see what Heat would do then – 2:18 PM
Chris Haynes @ChrisBHaynes
Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard and his agent Aaron Goodwin are meeting with the team today to discuss the franchise’s direction, league sources tell @NBAonTNT, @BleacherReport. pic.twitter.com/mUgEDzEbsw – 2:04 PM
Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard and his agent Aaron Goodwin are meeting with the team today to discuss the franchise’s direction, league sources tell @NBAonTNT, @BleacherReport. pic.twitter.com/mUgEDzEbsw – 2:04 PM
Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
NEW: From Kyrie to Brook Lopez to Zach LaVine to Gabe/Max/Love to tax restrictions to buyouts to realistic free agent targets and more, asking and answering 10 Heat offseason questions you’ve been asking. And a Lillard update: miamiherald.com/sports/spt-col… – 1:34 PM
NEW: From Kyrie to Brook Lopez to Zach LaVine to Gabe/Max/Love to tax restrictions to buyouts to realistic free agent targets and more, asking and answering 10 Heat offseason questions you’ve been asking. And a Lillard update: miamiherald.com/sports/spt-col… – 1:34 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
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Join with our Mock Offseason Sale!
duncdon.supportingcast.fm pic.twitter.com/tUzZIHt8fn – 12:30 PM
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duncdon.supportingcast.fm pic.twitter.com/tUzZIHt8fn – 12:30 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Damian Lillard trade rumors: Blazers star to meet with front office, has ‘serious interest’ in joining Heat
cbssports.com/nba/news/damia… – 12:09 PM
Damian Lillard trade rumors: Blazers star to meet with front office, has ‘serious interest’ in joining Heat
cbssports.com/nba/news/damia… – 12:09 PM
Alvaro Martin @AlvaroNBAMartin
Tan pronto Damian Lillard retorne de una vacación en París, sostendrá una reunión con @TrailBlazers en la que definirá su futuro. Hablamos del tema en @RitmoNBA. pic.twitter.com/U0FT2NyJuj – 12:05 PM
Tan pronto Damian Lillard retorne de una vacación en París, sostendrá una reunión con @TrailBlazers en la que definirá su futuro. Hablamos del tema en @RitmoNBA. pic.twitter.com/U0FT2NyJuj – 12:05 PM
Sam Amick @sam_amick
Are these Damian Lillard’s last days in Portland? Where is James Harden headed? And sharing a few (belated) thoughts on Chris Paul being…a Warrior.
My latest on a few of the NBA offseason’s bigger storylines, at @TheAthletic
theathletic.com/4640012/2023/0… – 11:36 AM
Are these Damian Lillard’s last days in Portland? Where is James Harden headed? And sharing a few (belated) thoughts on Chris Paul being…a Warrior.
My latest on a few of the NBA offseason’s bigger storylines, at @TheAthletic
theathletic.com/4640012/2023/0… – 11:36 AM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
I’ve been saying all week that Portland should trade Damian Lillard to Brooklyn. Get some of those Suns picks, Dorian Finney-Smith and take a flier on Ben Simmons. What can they seriously get out of a Miami deal?
BKN would look good with Lillard, Bridges, Johnson, Nic, etc… – 11:04 AM
I’ve been saying all week that Portland should trade Damian Lillard to Brooklyn. Get some of those Suns picks, Dorian Finney-Smith and take a flier on Ben Simmons. What can they seriously get out of a Miami deal?
BKN would look good with Lillard, Bridges, Johnson, Nic, etc… – 11:04 AM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
Damian Lillard has interest in Miami, and he likes the Nets too. But should any other teams be added to his list?
Could the Blazers go with a two timelines approach to keep him?
And what are teams getting in Dame at age 33 next season?
New on @ringer: theringer.com/nba/2023/6/26/… – 10:40 AM
Damian Lillard has interest in Miami, and he likes the Nets too. But should any other teams be added to his list?
Could the Blazers go with a two timelines approach to keep him?
And what are teams getting in Dame at age 33 next season?
New on @ringer: theringer.com/nba/2023/6/26/… – 10:40 AM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
New podcast! NBA free agency and trade talk
alongside @ChrisBHaynes on #thisleague UNCUT is out NOW. Covering:
🏀 Draymond Green
🏀 Chris Paul
🏀 James Harden
🏀 Deandre Ayton
🏀 Damian Lillard
🏀 And more!
LISTEN HERE: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thi… – 10:18 AM
New podcast! NBA free agency and trade talk
alongside @ChrisBHaynes on #thisleague UNCUT is out NOW. Covering:
🏀 Draymond Green
🏀 Chris Paul
🏀 James Harden
🏀 Deandre Ayton
🏀 Damian Lillard
🏀 And more!
LISTEN HERE: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thi… – 10:18 AM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Dunc’d On Prime: Will KAT, Dame, and Chris Paul Be Traded? ATL and OKC Offseasons with @DannyLeroux
Join with our Mock Offseason Sale!
duncdon.supportingcast.fm pic.twitter.com/H1A5L1G7Y8 – 10:10 AM
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Join with our Mock Offseason Sale!
duncdon.supportingcast.fm pic.twitter.com/H1A5L1G7Y8 – 10:10 AM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
“If the roster upgrades that are proving so difficult to pull off don’t come to fruition … Lillard indeed has serious interest in joining the Heat.”
– @sam_amick with the latest details on Damian Lillard.
theathletic.com/4640012/2023/0… – 9:51 AM
“If the roster upgrades that are proving so difficult to pull off don’t come to fruition … Lillard indeed has serious interest in joining the Heat.”
– @sam_amick with the latest details on Damian Lillard.
theathletic.com/4640012/2023/0… – 9:51 AM
Evan Sidery @esidery
Damian Lillard has “serious interest” in joining the Heat, per @sam_amick (theathletic.com/4640012/2023/0…):
“Lillard indeed has serious interest in joining the Heat, who would surely love to pair him with Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo.”
Unless the Trail Blazers change course with… pic.twitter.com/BE07YmNM23 – 9:35 AM
Damian Lillard has “serious interest” in joining the Heat, per @sam_amick (theathletic.com/4640012/2023/0…):
“Lillard indeed has serious interest in joining the Heat, who would surely love to pair him with Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo.”
Unless the Trail Blazers change course with… pic.twitter.com/BE07YmNM23 – 9:35 AM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
New Dunc’d On Prime with @DannyLeroux Will KAT, Dame, and Chris Paul Be Traded? ATL and OKC Offseasons. Join us: duncdon.supportingcast.fm – 2:49 AM
New Dunc’d On Prime with @DannyLeroux Will KAT, Dame, and Chris Paul Be Traded? ATL and OKC Offseasons. Join us: duncdon.supportingcast.fm – 2:49 AM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
New Dunc’d On Prime: Will KAT, Dame, and Chris Paul Be Traded? ATL and OKC Offseasons. Join @DannyLeroux and me duncdon.supportingcast.fm pic.twitter.com/6ZisvOHwUo – 2:22 AM
New Dunc’d On Prime: Will KAT, Dame, and Chris Paul Be Traded? ATL and OKC Offseasons. Join @DannyLeroux and me duncdon.supportingcast.fm pic.twitter.com/6ZisvOHwUo – 2:22 AM
Bill Simmons @BillSimmons
New BS Podcast w/ @ryenarussillo
—Sneaky summer teams: Sac, Dallas, Hou, Utah.
—Is there a simple Dame trade staring at us?
—Would GSW dare to trade… (gulp)?
—We did a “one more time/one last job” draft.
—Guesses for EVERY major free agent (team + $$$)
open.spotify.com/episode/7bdShY… – 12:01 AM
New BS Podcast w/ @ryenarussillo
—Sneaky summer teams: Sac, Dallas, Hou, Utah.
—Is there a simple Dame trade staring at us?
—Would GSW dare to trade… (gulp)?
—We did a “one more time/one last job” draft.
—Guesses for EVERY major free agent (team + $$$)
open.spotify.com/episode/7bdShY… – 12:01 AM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
Jumped on @TheVolumeSports YouTube w/@HowardBeck to talk the Hornets Miller/Scoot call and the timeline for any Damian Lillard decisions youtu.be/QnJ6sH1LGj0 – 8:12 PM
Jumped on @TheVolumeSports YouTube w/@HowardBeck to talk the Hornets Miller/Scoot call and the timeline for any Damian Lillard decisions youtu.be/QnJ6sH1LGj0 – 8:12 PM
More on this storyline
The Blazers could still make key additions during free agency, which begins Friday. Also, the Blazers have remaining assets they could use to acquire a star via trade. However, the No. 3 pick was a huge trade chip that the franchise originally planned to trade. But Cronin said draft night that offers he received from other teams were not good enough to convince him to pass on selecting point guard Scoot Henderson (G League Ignite). -via Oregonian / June 26, 2023
Chris Haynes: Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard and his agent Aaron Goodwin are meeting with the team today to discuss the franchise’s direction, league sources tell @NBAonTNT, @BleacherReport. -via Twitter @ChrisBHaynes / June 26, 2023
As Trail Blazers general manager Joe Cronin shared with the local media on Saturday, Lillard is expected to meet with Blazers officials after he returns from his recent trip to Paris. According to a source briefed on the situation, the meeting to discuss the next steps of the roster-building process will likely be early this week. After all, free agency (officially) begins on June 30 at 6 p.m. ET and there is much to ponder on that front. -via The Athletic / June 26, 2023