On Saturday afternoon, the Milwaukee Bucks hosted a warm welcome rally outside Fiserv Forum to celebrate their newest acquisition, superstar Damian Lillard. Crowds of eager fans patiently waited for over three hours, hoping to catch a glimpse of Lillard as he arrived and made his way into the arena.
The Damian Lillard trade saga officially ended on Wednesday. Following the transaction, the league reacted in many ways. Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo was one of the players who expressed their opinion about it. Lillard was traded to the Bucks, while Jrue Holiday and Grayson Allen left the organization to join the Portland Trail Blazers and the Phoenix Suns, respectively.Â
The Damian Lillard trade shook the NBA world in the middle of the week. The next day after the news, the star guard sent a message to Portland Trail Blazers fans. After getting traded to the Milwaukee Bucks by his own request, Lillard posted a lengthy letter to the city of Portland, the fans, the organization members, and the people he established close relationships with:
On Saturday afternoon, the Milwaukee Bucks hosted a warm welcome rally outside Fiserv Forum to celebrate their newest acquisition, superstar Damian Lillard. Crowds of eager fans patiently waited for over three hours, hoping to catch a glimpse of Lillard as he arrived and made his way into the arena.
The Damian Lillard trade saga officially ended on Wednesday. Following the transaction, the league reacted in many ways. Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo was one of the players who expressed their opinion about it. Lillard was traded to the Bucks, while Jrue Holiday and Grayson Allen left the organization to join the Portland Trail Blazers and the Phoenix Suns, respectively.Â
The Damian Lillard trade shook the NBA world in the middle of the week. The next day after the news, the star guard sent a message to Portland Trail Blazers fans. After getting traded to the Milwaukee Bucks by his own request, Lillard posted a lengthy letter to the city of Portland, the fans, the organization members, and the people he established close relationships with:
The Milwaukee Bucks are pairing two-time Kia MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo with veteran NBA All-Star Damian Lillard. The blockbuster trade was made official Wednesday evening. The Bucks are now one of four teams to have multiple players from the NBA's 75th Anniversary Team on the roster — Lakers, Warriors, and Clippers are the others.
Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler has raised concerns about potential tampering by the Milwaukee Bucks. This comes following reports of a significant trade that brought Portland Trail Blazers star guard Damian Lillard to the Bucks.
After several months of continuous rumors, the NBA world was finally hit with a major surprise: Damian Lillard has been traded to the Milwaukee Bucks. This unexpected turn of events contradicted the long-standing belief that he was destined for Miami, as Lillard became the central figure in a blockbuster three-team trade involving the Portland Trail Blazers, Phoenix Suns, and Bucks.
After months of swirling rumors and intense speculation, the NBA community was finally hit with a major revelation: Damian Lillard is on the move to the Milwaukee Bucks. Contrary to the long-standing belief that he was Miami-bound, Lillard found himself at the center of a three-team blockbuster trade that sent shockwaves throughout the league.
The Portland Trail Blazers are trading guard Damian Lillard to the Milwaukee Bucks, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Lillard goes to Milwaukee as part of a 3-team deal with Jrue Holiday, Deandre Ayton, Toumani Camara, a 2029 unprotected Milwaukee first-round pick, and unprotected Bucks swap rights in 2028 and 2030 to Blazers, per the same report.
Toronto Raptors emerged at the pole position to trade for Damian Lillard, according to two high-ranking NBA team executives who have spoken to ESPN. Although the trade details are currently unclear, and there is no agreement between the two teams, ESPN sources indicate that a potential package could include rookie Gradey Dick, Raptors' thirteenth overall pick in the 2023 NBA draft.
Even though Damian Lillard's agent indicated in July that the star guard exclusively desired to play for the Miami Heat, the possibility of him being traded elsewhere is becoming more pronounced. According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, trade discussions have intensified recently, although there's no imminent trade on the horizon.
Ever since Damian Lillard requested a trade from the Portland Trail Blazers, the NBA has been buzzing about a possible move of a long-time veteran. It now seems that it might happen sooner rather than later. According to Brian Windhorst from ESPN, the organization is trying to make the deal happen in the upcoming weeks.
Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups admitted that the uncertainty surrounding Damian Lillard's future makes his life more difficult. "Obviously, it's unsettling, it's difficult. But for me, all I can do I'm responsible for giving my best to who we have," Billups told Steve Aschburner from NBA.com. "I don't know how it's going to play out. There's nothing I can do to control it."
Damian Lillard has requested to be traded from the Portland Trail Blazers, with several franchises - most notably the Miami Heat- appearing as possible destinations for the All-Star guard. Lillard still has two years left in his contract with the Trail Blazers, however, he'd like to play on a team that has title-winning potential. Still, it seems that his preference remains unwavering.
Noah Lyles, the sensational U.S. sprinter, recently achieved a remarkable feat in track and field by clinching three gold medals at the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest. However, it was Lyles' post-victory statement that caught the attention of NBA stars and champions.
The Miami Heat are preparing an offer to the Portland Trail Blazers for its star Damian Lillard, Shams Charania from The Athletic reports. According to Charania, a potential Heat offer could look like this: Lillard's trade request to Miami became publicly known on July 1, the first full day of free agency in the NBA. However, as the Blazers general manager Joe Cronin noted, it could take months.
Damian Lillard wants to be traded to the Miami Heat. The Portland Trail Blazers know this yet haven't abandoned hope that the seven-time All-Star changes his mind. And whether he does or not, the Blazers insist that they're in no hurry.
Ever since Damian Lillard requested to be traded from the Portland Trail Blazers, multiple storylines have emerged about his possible destinations. His agent, however, came out with a bold statement.
Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard might not see his wish to be traded to the Miami Heat being fulfilled. Adrian Wojnarowski said Blazers do not plan to cooperate with Lillard on his trade request to Miami.
After months of tension between the player and the organization, a first move has been made to ensure that Damian Lillard is no longer in Portland. According to Shams Charania from The Athletic, Lillard has requested to be traded from the Trail Blazers. The Miami Heat is the guard's preferred organization to continue his career, Charania adds.
When a viral 45-second video clip showed Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard smiling and laughing while listening to Will Smith's iconic song "Miami" during an Instagram Live session, speculation arose about whether he was hinting at his desire to be traded to the Miami Heat. However, the player's agent, Aaron Goodwin, provided clarification and context to The Athletic on Friday night.
