Chicago’s Zach LaVine has been discussed in trade talks with the 76ers and Trail Blazers

For the last two-to-three seasons, the Chicago Bulls have tried to make it work. Their core of Zach LaVine, Nikola Vucevic, and DeMar DeRozan have not been able to get it done. While it’s not the first time, LaVine is being discussed in trade talks. Reportedly, the Philadelphia 76ers and Portland Trail Blazers have had […]

Zach Wolpin  •  07 Jul 2023
Trail Blazers match Matisse Thybulle’s three-year, $33 million offer sheet with Mavericks

The Portland Trail Blazers have matched Matisse Thybulle’s three-year, $33 million offer sheet with the Dallas Mavericks. This means Portland will retain the 6-foot-5 guard/forward. His three-year deal includes an $11.5 million player option for the 2025-26 season. Thybulle, 26, is projected to earn $10.47 million in 2023-24 and $11 million in 2024-25 as well. […]

James Foglio  •  07 Jul 2023
Brooklyn wants to trade away Ben Simmons in a three-team deal that would send Damian Lillard to Miami

Arguably the biggest move in the 2023 offseason is still yet to happen. Portland’s Damian Lillard requested a trade from the team over the weekend. His preferred destination is the Miami Heat. To facilitate this trade, insiders say it will be a three-team deal. Along with the Blazers and Heat, the Brooklyn Nets are involved. […]

Zach Wolpin  •  05 Jul 2023
Trail Blazers not interested in Heat trade package for Damian Lillard

The Portland Trail Blazers are not entertaining the latest trade package put forth by the Miami Heat to acquire Damian Lillard. Portland G.M. Joe Cronin is asking for more than Tyler Herro and draft picks to send the seven-time All-Star to South Beach. “The Trail Blazers are ‘not impressed’ with the Heat’s trade offer for […]

James Foglio  •  04 Jul 2023
Trail Blazers G.M. Joe Cronin: ‘We remain committed to building a winner around Dame’

On Monday, Portland Trail Blazers general manager Joe Cronin met with Damian Lillard and his agent, Aaron Goodwin, to discuss the franchise’s future. The seven-time All-Star has been mentioned in a number of Miami Heat trade rumors. Following the meeting, the Portland executive released a statement. “I met with Dame and Aaron Goodwin this afternoon,” […]

James Foglio  •  27 Jun 2023
Sources say Damian Lillard’s ‘dream scenario’ is for Portland to re-sign Jerami Grant and sign veteran free agent Draymond Green

Arguably the biggest talking point this offseason has been what Damian Lillard is planning to do. League sources have battled to get the inside scoop on what his future holds. We’ve heard he wants to stay in Portland, but rumors of him heading to Miami have surfaced as well. Now, NBA insiders report that Lillard […]

Zach Wolpin  •  27 Jun 2023
Damian Lillard, agent Aaron Goodwin meet with Trail Blazers today

Damian Lillard and his agent, Aaron Goodwin, are meeting with the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday to discuss the franchise’s direction, according to sources. On Friday, the seven-time All-Star filmed himself smiling and laughing while listening to Will Smith’s “Miami” song on Instagram Live at a club in Paris, France. Goodwin clarified the situation on […]

James Foglio  •  26 Jun 2023
League sources have reported that Damian Lillard has ‘serious interest’ in joining the Miami Heat this offseason

So far this offseason, we’ve been flooded with news surrounding the future of Damian Lillard. The veteran PG has spent the last 11 seasons with the Portland Trail Blazers. He’s remained extremely loyal to the franchise in a time when players are forcing trades. According to The Athletic’s Sam Amick, Damian Lillard has ‘serious interest’ […]

Zach Wolpin  •  26 Jun 2023
Damian Lillard’s agent on ‘Miami’ song during Instagram Live: ‘Just a coincidence’

On Friday, Damian Lillard filmed himself smiling and laughing while listening to Will Smith’s “Miami” song on Instagram Live, and it was a big deal considering the Portland Trail Blazers guard mentioned the Miami Heat as his most-preferred team in a hypothetical trade scenario a few weeks ago. His agent, Aaron Goodwin, clarified the situation. […]

James Foglio  •  26 Jun 2023