The NBA trade season is almost over except for a few blockbuster deals, including the one of Damian Lillard. His trade destination is churning out intriguing possibilities. After being the Blazers? franchise face for over a decade, Dame has finally decided to part ways to play in a championship-contending team. Amongst the teams who have shown interest are the Miami Heat, Boston Celtics, and quite recently the Raptors.??
However, there is one more team that is reportedly trying to offer a deal. The idea sounded so ridiculous that fans started trolling the franchise as the rumor came out.?
Orlando linked to Dame amid talks with Celtics and Raptors
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Although Lillard publicly expressed his wish to play alongside Jimmy Butler, that possibility is far from being real. According to recent reports, the Raptors have emerged as a potential suitor for Lillard. The Raptors, who won their first-ever NBA championship in 2019, are seemingly interested in Dame in the hopes of another one. The ambitions are matching for both the team and Dame.?
The Raptors can make a superior deal than the Heat, which makes the trade even more intriguing. The Raptors are willing to take a shot at him despite the fact that it?s still a long way to the top. A curious fan may ask, would it be better than Antetokounmpo’s Bucks or the other top teams in the Western Conference??
Amidst this, Celtics?s Jayson Tatum wants Dame with him. Tatum reportedly called him after the Heat came into the picture. One trade proposal that has been floated would involve the Celtics sending Malcolm Brogdon, Robert Williams III, Payton Pritchard, Oshae Brissett, a 2024 first-round pick, a 2026 first-round pick, and a 2030 first-round pick to the Blazers for Lillard. This would be a very expensive trade for the Celtics, but it would give them a chance to win a championship immediately.?
More reports are coming that there is now the
$ 1,850,000,000-rich Orlando Magic in the mix. According to NBA writer Michael Grange, ?The Orlando Magic could make themselves heard for Lillard.?The Orlando Magic could ?make themselves heard? for Damian Lillard, per @michaelgrange pic.twitter.com/gfZfYNJaLs
? NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) September 25, 2023
As soon as the report came out, fans found it hard to digest what could be the offer that would make Damian go to Orlando. Why would Dame want to minimize his chances for a championship with a team that has few chances to reach even the playoffs??
Fans find it hilarious and start to roast
Social media was ablaze with reactions from fans as they were left in disbelief. One fan mocked by saying the rumor is so ridiculous that, ?y?all gonna make Dame retire smh,?.?
y’all gonna make Dame retire smh
? Currency365 (@Currency365) September 25, 2023
One fan couldn?t help but laugh, “Lmfaooooooo boy if y?all don?t get”
Lmfaooooooo boy if y?all don?t get ??
? KD (@elitelife_kd) September 25, 2023
Another fan outrightly rejected the possibility by pointing out the obvious, “Dame is not going to a rebuilding franchise. Lmao He wants to win a championship”.
Dame is not going to a rebuilding franchise. Lmao
He wants to win a championship
? Julius (@InvestorJulius) September 25, 2023
Another fan mocked the idea by saying, “I wish I could magically make these reports go away”
I wish i could magically make these reports go away
? Headpeace (@Tsunamidrako) September 25, 2023
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And the humor continues,
Dame when the Portland?s front office tells him he?s going to Orlando pic.twitter.com/SbDSeBwkyh
? Dialante (@Deetalksalot) September 25, 2023
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As the trade saga continues to unfold, fans will be eagerly watching to see what happens next.
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