Damian Lillard Drops Major Bomb Amid Trade Rumors, Forcing $2,100,000,000 Rich Franchise to Double Down Efforts, as Per Sources

Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard has remained loyal to his franchise throughout his career. However, it seems like the seven-time NBA All-Star will be looking to explore a different path in the NBA. Although Lillard has been brilliant for the Trail Blazers and is in fact, their top scorer, a lack of good moves from the front office has repeatedly crushed his championship hopes over the past few seasons.

Following multiple heartbreaks, it seems like Lillard is ready to close his Portland chapter. The latest reports have revealed that he has officially asked for a trade.

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Damian Lillard has been the name on everyone’s lips since the end of the highly entertaining 2022-23 NBA season. After all, there have been multiple rumors about his future over the past few weeks involving the Finals contending Miami Heat.

Finally, there is some clarity and it might disappoint the Portland Trail Blazers fanbase. After years of back and forth, Damian Lillard has officially asked for a trade, and the $2.1 billion worth franchise is said to be figuring out options.

“Portland G Damian Lillard has requested a trade and the franchise is expected to work to accommodate him,” revealed NBA’s favorite insider, Adrian Wojnarowski.

Lillard won the 2013 Rookie of the Year award and has since spent 11 seasons in Portland. The Dame rumor mill might finally reach a conclusion as Dame seems intent to not see out his 12th season with the Trail Blazers.

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Which team will land Lillard?

There are a lot of options for Damian Lillard. One of the front runners to land Lillard’s signature has been the Miami Heat. Following a heartbreaking loss at the hands of the Denver Nuggets in the 2023 NBA Finals, Jimmy Butler and Co will be more than happy to welcome Lillard. But it might not be with their youngest star along for the ride.

Another team that has quietly put out feelers on Lillard is the Brooklyn Nets. Shams Charania of The Athletic revealed that the Heat and the Nets as the frontrunners for Lillard. Last, but not the least, the Philadelphia 76ers are also a team to keep an eye on. However, their entire trade strategy for Lillard will depend on what happens with 2018 MVP James Harden.

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A trade away from the franchise that drafted him as the 6th overall pick might just be the right step in Lillard’s career. Over the next few days, we will likely find out what clock Dame Time will soon be running on.

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