Heat waiting on Damian Lillard jeopardizes NBA title chances
As the fallout on the Bradley Beal trade continues, it has become clear that the Heat are hyper focused on getting Damian Lillard. This is a mistake.The Suns trading for Bradley Beal will have massive aftershocks around the league going forward. One of these is that the Heat didn't seem to ...
1970-01-01 08:00
NBA rumors: Bradley Beal trade puts Heat all-in on Damian Lillard
The Bradley Beal trade between the Wizards and Suns means the Miami Heat have even more pressure to acquire Damian Lillard from the Trail Blazers.The Suns won the Bradley Beal sweepstakes on Sunday, reaching an agreement to add their third star in exchange for Chris Paul, Landry Shamet and draft...
1970-01-01 08:00
NBA Rumors: Heat prefer another NBA star over Bradley Beal
The Miami Heat are in talks to trade for Bradley Beal but according to one report they'd rather go all-in for Damian Lillard.According to Marc Stein, the Heat have made their order of targets known when it comes to the list of NBA players available this offseason. They would rather trade fo...
1970-01-01 08:00
NBA Draft rumors: Thompson twins drafted together, Lillard watches workout, Raptors target
With less than a week to go, NBA draft rumors are flying — Damian Lillard is watching workouts, the Thompson twins have a chance of ending up together and more.NBA draft rumors: Damian Lillard attends workouts for playerAccording to Sean Highkin of the Rose Garden, Damian Lillard was in at...
1970-01-01 08:00
NBA Draft rumors: Trail Blazers have huge incentive to trade No. 3 pick
The Portland Trail Blazers own the No. 3 pick in the NBA Draft but Damian Lillard is giving them plenty of reason not to make that pick.With the NBA Draft only two weeks, the rumor mill is heating up. Will Damian Lillard get traded by the Trail Blazers this offseason? What can Portland do to mak...
1970-01-01 08:00
NBA Rumors: Damian Lillard is 'not doing Boston'
Damian Lillard remains the subject of trade speculation but it's very clear which Eastern Conference destination he wants nothing to do with: The Celtics.After 10 years in Portland with nothing but a few All-Star appearances to show for it, it's no surprise that Damian Lillard and his ...
1970-01-01 08:00
Trail Blazers 2023 offseason primer: Targets, outgoing free agents, trades, draft needs and more
The Portland Trail Blazers are eager to contend with Damian Lillard, but should the team think about hitting the reset button sooner than later?The Portland Trail Blazers entered last season with a healthy Damian Lillard and title aspirations. Lillard did his part: 32.2 points, 4.8 rebounds, and...
1970-01-01 08:00
Somber Stephen A. Smith Just Wants Damian Lillard to Get Out of Portland
Things got somber on the set of First Take today as Stephen A. Smith told America how sad he was that Damian Lillard was stuck in Portland. Very serious stuff.
1970-01-01 08:00
NBA Draft rumors: Lillard threatens trade demand, Rockets shopping No. 20, Pacers focusing in?
NBA Draft rumors: Damian Lillard could demand trade from BlazersThe Portland Trail Blazers own the No. 3 pick in the upcoming NBA Draft. That doesn't really align with the team's immediate goal of building a championship contender around Damian Lillard, something the front office has man...
1970-01-01 08:00
NBA Draft rumors: Damian Lillard trade package, Scoot Henderson falling, a surprise promise
NBA Draft rumors: Potential Damian Lillard trade to MagicThe Portland Trail Blazers are widely expected to build around Damian Lillard this summer, but life can change in an instant in the NBA. Lillard is 32 years old; Portland's other core pieces, Anfernee Simons and Shaedon Sharpe, are 23 a...
1970-01-01 08:00
NBA Draft rumors: Miller sliding to No. 5, Blazers could keep No. 3, updated early entrants
NBA Draft Rumors: Brandon Miller could slide all the way to No. 5With the NBA Draft quickly approaching, Brandon Miller's talent is undeniable, but concerns still persistent among potential suitors.Despite averaging 18.8 points per game, there's hesitation around drafting 6-foot-9 fo...
1970-01-01 08:00
We Do Not Need to Do the Whole 'Break Up Jayson Tatum & Jaylen Brown' Thing Again
In defense of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown.
1970-01-01 08:00