Amid NBA Draft Night Success Courtesy Of Stephen Curry?s 19YO Prot?g?, Uncertainty Around Damian Lillard Grows With Latest Report: ?Doesn?t Want To..?

The NBA draft saw a big surprise right from the start. Everyone knew that the San Antonio Spurs would be drafting Victor Wembanyama with the first overall pick. But nobody saw the Charlotte Hornets giving up on Scoot Henderson to draft Brandon Miller with the second pick. Well, it only worked in the favor of Portland, as they got a refined talent in Henderson. Despite the franchise being delighted on Draft night, Blazers star Damian Lillard?s future still remains uncertain with the team.

Lillard has been extremely loyal to the Portland Trail Blazers throughout his career instead of jumping ship like most other stars do. So, why is Dame reevaluating his tenure with the team despite landing Stephen Curry?s protege, Scoot Henderson?

Dame still not interested after the team drafted the mentee of Stephen Curry

The Portland Trail Blazers missed out on making the playoffs for the second time in a row this season. Given how their star point guard Damian Lillard has played, the blame cannot be pinned on him as he gave all he had every time he stepped on the floor.

But after the franchise’s continuous failures, the six-time All-Star is not sure whether he wants to stay in Portland or not. Though Lillard had expressed interest in still staying with the Blazers, there is one condition that might make him request a trade at last.

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According to Shams Charania, Damian Lillard has made it clear to the Blazers’ front office that he does not want to be a part of the rebuilding process. NBA reporter Evan Sidery tweeted, ?Shams says Damian Lillard has made it clear behind the scenes with the Trail Blazers he doesn?t want to be on a rebuilding team.?

So, if Portland is not able to make a big splash in this year?s free agency, there is a strong chance that Lillard may finally request a trade to a championship-contending team.

What can the Blazers do to keep Damian Lillard?

The Portland Trail Blazers got the best prospect they could?ve asked for with the third overall pick. The fact that Scoot Henderson slipped through the cracks into their lap can only be considered a blessing in disguise.

Now, keeping Damian Lillard with the team means that Portland will have to sign a big name this summer. Some notable players that will hit the free agency market are Kyrie Irving, Khris Middleton, and Draymond Green?to name a few.

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But, whether any of these players would want to join forces with Lillard or even want to consider going to Portland cannot be predicted. And if any of those players decide to come to Portland, the team would need to create the much-needed cap space to afford another star player.

Let?s see what the Trail Blazers? front office pulls off in order to keep their star point guard with the team.