NBA Rumors: Trail Blazers unwilling to trade Damian Lillard

Per the latest NBA rumors, the Portland Trail Blazers are reportedly not up to trading Damian Lillard. It’s not exactly a breaking news story, but the seven-time All-Star has been mentioned in a number of trade scenarios this offseason. Lillard has also expressed interest in playing for the Miami Heat. “Someone even told me — […]

James Foglio  •  20 Jul 2023
Damian Lillard liked a tweet asking Phil Knight to buy Trail Blazers

On Thursday, Damian Lillard liked a tweet from a Twitter user asking Phil Knight to buy the Portland Trail Blazers. Lillard has been at the center of attention the last couple of weeks since asking for a trade out of Portland. The seven-time All-Star was among the five accounts to like Daniel Redelk’s following tweet: […]

James Foglio  •  14 Jul 2023
Damian Lillard explains why he dislikes Jordan Poole

Damian Lillard of the Portland Trail Blazers was asked by Colin Cowherd on his podcast show why he never saw eye to eye with former Golden State Warriors guard Jordan Poole. Last October, a video leaked showing Draymond Green punching Poole during a scuffle at a team practice. “I really didn’t pay attention to him […]

James Foglio  •  12 Jul 2023
Trail Blazers GM Joe Cronin on Damian Lillard trade: ‘I do feel like I failed Dame’

Portland Trail Blazers general manager Joe Cronin believes he could have built a winning team around Damian Lillard, and now the NBA executive feels a trade is inevitable for the seven-time All-Star. “I don’t feel like I did everything because I wasn’t able to get it done, what we had hoped to get done,” Cronin […]

James Foglio  •  11 Jul 2023
Trail Blazers demanding four first-round picks, two quality players for Damian Lillard

The Portland Trail Blazers are seeking four first-round draft picks and two quality players in a Damian Lillard trade. For the organization to receive such compensation in a package, a three-team trade is the most logical. The seven-time All-Star prefers a trade to the Miami Heat. “[Agent Spencer] Goodwin added that in no way does […]

James Foglio  •  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
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
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