🚨 Woj breaks down Damian Lillard's trade request from the Blazers 🚨 | NBA Today

[@AD-im5to]

As someone who lives in Portland he did the right thing and so did the organization. I wish him a bright future ahead

[@Callasn20]

As someone also from portland I believe dame did the right thing. I don't believe the front office did the right thing. They have been stagnant for years and had the chance to keep dame as long as they can facilitate a deal. After YEARS they did nothing while expecting a different result. I will be happy for Dame and his next destination, but i'd love to see new management.

[@BobbySanchez10]

@@Callasn20you think dame did the right thing? That’s laughable

[@maximillianschauer1439]

​@Callasn20 I live in Washington state and a Portland fan for sure. But yo in my opinion that move to sign jeremi grant proves and is reflective/indicative of the type of Mid moves and the front office has failed him with. Like in whos mind does one see the climate of the west last few years and consistently makes choices and decisions and looks St themselves and says yea, we totally built a winner around dame?. And then next off-season they do it again. They never made that bug trade or roster construction in an actual smart or basketball knowing way. They failed him. Dame never failed Portland.

[@maximillianschauer1439]

​@@BobbySanchez10you trippin tripin

[@NoGutsNoGlory-s7x]

This is great for both sides. Dame can compete for a title in Miami. And Portland should be a playoff team 2024-2025 season if Scoot put in the work to get better.

[@mikalsolo2678]

Happy for him. Im from Portland and have looked up to this dude since his rookie year. I hope him the best where ever he lands. Get that chip man!!

[@martymorgan2870]

He ain’t getting no chip

[@stiiizyguy7070]

@@martymorgan2870don’t be so sure especially if he goes to Miami 😮‍💨😮‍💨

[@roleiosports3695]

​@@martymorgan2870If it's Miami he has a good shot. Miami lacked a consistent scorer, but if it's not than we'll see.

[@KingoftheJungle214]

You can’t win as dame being your #1. That simple

[@roleiosports3695]

@moythegoat1281 Lol teams have done it for less. Dame is similar to curry, when Curry is off, his had a competent team to help him, not counting KD, just the few years before thst. When the team is off, curry steps up similar to what Dame has done if you've seen his explosive scoring or buzzers. But there's only so much you can do as the #1 guy. It's up to the team as obvious as it is.

[@djnkosi]

To me it was clear just how much Dame wanted to remain in Portland. It's sad the organization was never able to put a winner around him. There comes a time when the writing is on the wall (I mean they literally drafted his replacement) and you have to move on, however reluctantly. I wish Dame and the Blazers all of the best as they move forward into their respective next chapters. Hey Dame - come to NYC! 🙏🏽

[@JaceEntertainment]

He dumb for staying this long..this not the 90s nba nor early 2000s

[@moondogg007]

Just like bron leaving for Miami….cus his team wasn’t getting good pieces to surround him with 😂 and just like no one else wanted to go to Cleveland no one wanted to go to Portland

[@Abhi_B]

@@moondogg007funny you say this because while I completely agree, Bron was hated for that move but lillard is applauded

[@angel-ij4xv]

damian going to the warriors let's go winning his first championship with Chris Paul

[@connerwarren13]

Yeah it's partially because the late great Paul Allen's sister is a horrible owner

[@thrillone7423]

Dame is the man. Never will I forget that game winning shot and the wave goodbye towards the thunder . Legendary!

[@Trevor_Schindler]

Shitty day to be a blazer fan... Thank you Mr. Lillard. For everything! 🫡

[@macvinson4617]

I think most blazer fans, including myself, are happy for him. It was time.

[@dtg5790]

Agreed. Listening to ESPN and the national media barely contain their delight over the next week is going to be painful. Probably just going to tune out for a while.

[@BrandonEBoyd]

No, it's not. Dame is a injury prone PG now on the wrong side of 30 making too much money. Time to get some pieces and start rebuilding.

[@Zirc0]

If I was a blazer fan, I do not want him to take touches from scoot, it was time.

[@Theonlygogeta]

It's a great day for blazer fans if they look at it objectively

[@bhill005]

After everything he’s done for those Blazers, he deserves to go exactly where he wants. I’m just sorry things didn’t work out and that it’s really coming to an end in Portland. He was truly bought in with an undying level of loyalty to that franchise. Nothing but the utmost amount of respect to Dame. Wherever he goes whether it’s Miami, Philly, or LA, I hope he can achieve that ultimate goal with them🙏🏾

[@deelewis8061]

What has he done, but under achieve. That's on him. The team did more than enough. He is not that dude. Jimmy did more with less.

[@bhill005]

@@deelewis8061 Are you serious? If the team did more than enough they wouldn’t have overpaid Jerami Grant killing all chances of overall talent they could’ve surrounded him with this offseason. If they did more than enough none of us would be in these comments talking about this today

[@Icanthearyou.]

They paid him right? Dame is a poor man’s Steph

[@bhill005]

@@Icanthearyou. A poor man’s Steph? I guess if Dame had a stacked superteam behind him out there in Portland built for easy Playoff runs you’d be speaking of him much differently, right?

[@whatyousay9816]

I DEFINITELY don't want to see him in Philly. HARDEN will be hogging the ball so Lilliard will NOT be able to do what he does. PHILLY OUT.

[@ucdaking6352]

Should've traded him 2 years ago. Thanked him for loyalty and got the max value

[@Tony-fq5bn]

It was like a couple, and both parties know they should break up, but neither wanted to initiate........Portland has basically been rebuilding for like 2 years already

[@DenverIn4]

5 years ago😂 dame gonna be 33 in two weeks, practically wasted his entire prime in Portland

[@TheGoatLocker]

​@@DenverIn4bro made hundreds of millions of dollars in the city of Portland. He didn't waste a second.

[@DenverIn4]

@@TheGoatLocker money wise, he didn’t. winning wise he definitely did

[@blubbloob3164]

If it happens Heat culture, Jimmy & Lillard man that's something when you think about it. If it happens I have mad respect for the Heat organization, in a relatively short time after the Bron, Dwade and Bosh era if they get a team like this build. Man honestly I'm rubbing my hands in anticipation.

[@AbdulAziz-mu6kq]

I don't see how those two compliment each other they both need the ball

[@jcbgamefarmofficial]

"Heat culture" what have they won since LeBron left 😂

[@blubbloob3164]

@@jcbgamefarmofficial I'm just saying, '19-'20 reaching the finals, '21-'22 reaching the Eastern conference finals, to me they have been over achieving with what they have. From a play-in team to reaching the Finals, I gotta take my hat of to that.

[@vjramzelpedron2901]

⁠@@jcbgamefarmofficialconsidering the amount of talent in their roster, they've been overachieving for the past few years. Given more talent, they could've won a ring or 2.

[@vjramzelpedron2901]

@@AbdulAziz-mu6kqApparently, you haven't seen Jimmy play a lot.

[@TheDukeOfFall]

Damian told Grant to get the bag and use him as leverage to punish the FO for failing so badly

[@polandfresh101]

It was a bad deal regardless of if dame was staying or not. Maybe dame isn’t as big of a draw as he thinks…..it’s not like top free agents have lined up to go play with him.

[@johnnavarro6775]

Regardless of what happen, I personally think that Dame is the most respectful and loyal player to the Blazers. Dame could have left years ago, but he remained patient. Hopefully, the Blazers honors his request.

[@alejandrorevilla2948]

I just don’t see how the Blazers gave that contract to Grant thinking Dame was going to stick around. I just think they paid him that contract to make him stay to play along with scoot because the signs were there that Dame wanted out if this was the roster he’s was going to play with next season

[@flz00]

I agree, deal looked very bad yesterday, today it is so much worse. At least Nurkic's money needs to be unloaded with Dame.

[@tjlove7087]

My only guess is because he was unrestricted. They wanted to get something for him, and if they let him walk, they get nothing but least this way now they can trade and get something for him or keep him. I still think it's an overpay though.

[@yuhcantkeepup7896]

Scoot and Simmons 😊

[@alejandrorevilla2948]

@@tjlove7087 I definitely see what you’re saying but his contract is just non tradable for a couple years and who knows what his value will be. It’s a bad value contract and it’ll be hard to trade

[@joseph1824]

Rich Paul probably got early intel and finessed portland. Take a look at lebrons tweet yesterday

[@mrlilrip10]

as soon as the Lakers signed Gabe Vincent I already knew that dame was on the move. He’s going to heat. bet that

[@BigWillieStyle]

No one knows where he will land. Wherever he goes. Just hope the best for him. The man is a baller.

[@glennmerrill88ify]

Hes going to the heat.

[@BigWillieStyle]

Who told you this?

[@sawgarcia]

Heat

[@BigWillieStyle]

Yeah, it's pretty toasty today. But who told you?

[@edgardoalmendarez305]

Dame said he wants to go to the heat

[@seahawkblazing9253]

I’m beyond sad! He’s my favorite blazer of all time, but furthermore he’s my favorite athlete of all time! One of a kind, last of a dying breed, the greatest leader in sports, we love you and will miss you forever

[@tekooliver6816]

They need to trade malika

[@FailedNBAComissioner]

She was deflowered by Dave McMenamin.

[@dblocknyc]

Based on Marks trades....no lie i like the 76ers, Spurs then Heat trade package in order. I didnt even think ofthe SPURS. that be crazy for Pop to have Dame & Wemby

[@CeeDub_91]

Boys signed Jerami Grant back and Dame said “I can’t do this anymore”.

[@dre32pitt]

Sources say that re-signing Grant was a 'requirement' to get Dame to stay, per Dame himself... May not have been able to do anything else to tip the scales.. but part of me feels that maybe Dame was just trying to get Grant paid.. highly unlikely, but would be kinda cool imo.

[@sting114]

@@dre32pittgrant told dame, I’ll give you 20 % of my new contract. Help me first then request a trade

[@RAF1157]

All Contracts are signed on July 6th. The blazers can back out of the deal. It's not official yet.

[@lbbyron154]

😂

[@princellasmith7562]

I honestly think that Damian Lillard just did his friend, Jerami Grant, a solid to be honest. Think about it. He probably told Jerami that he was going to leave but that he would make sure he got the bag before he left because Jerami was just in that rebuild situation with the Pistons, so he probably is not interested in that again. That is definitely where the Blazers are now that Damian is leaving, so Jerami getting that big contract softens the blow.

[@aquintaancrum4385]

Nothing but the best for Damian Lillard moving forward!

[@IGotTheNewness]

🗣 FINALLY! IT’S ABOUT DAME TIME!!!!!

[@Traveladventureman]

Im rolling with this one lol

[@kashteller7466]

😂😂💯💯

[@leonardobraynen1524]

This is gonn get more likes dude!

[@lelutteur3412]

Dame right 😂😂😂😂😂

[@robinabernathy2829]

I'm stealing that one.

[@InterLangCenter]

I love the guy's loyalty.

[@marquesmorgan7297]

Also ESPN ya'll better never let Bobby Marks go if you do layoffs. He's been killing it!

[@star.traffick8390]

Bobby Marks made that bad Brooklyn trade for Gerald Wallace for Netsbfirst, and the KG and Pierce trade for Nets first round picks. Celtics got Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown.

[@MarcusValhein-es9ub]

@@star.traffick8390 NO. The gm made it.

[@star.traffick8390]

@@MarcusValhein-es9ub Bobby Marks was part of the Nets front office for over 20 years. He worked with Billy King.

[@cobewilliams9499]

Anybody who’s a fan of the Association won’t say bad things about Dame except “why u wait so long”. Tip hat to him for his time in Portland. Let’s hope we get to see him in the NBA finals and turn it on! The man was unbelievable in the Bubble vs Lakers. Video game type of performances.

[@wes_i]

Waited forever for this video 😂

[@jonathanedwards4517]

No way Micky or Pat are going to completely decimate the team for Lillard in that way, especially with Gabe and Max gone.

[@marufahmed8973]

ABOUT DAME TIME

[@TrollAlert-xv6qg]

About DAME joe bahama mama tyme

[@bencromwell707]

As A NBA Fan & Dame Fan For Years I Am Happy For Him Plain & Simple He Is A Great Dude & Basketball 🏀 Player💯👍

[@Therealpeter10]

Lillard and butler will be crazy

[@joccjocc3258]

And BAM 😂🔥

[@piplonf8591]

Crazy with 0 bench cause they not getting him for just Tyler and some picks

[@allmight9238]

@@piplonf8591 Miami can easily find new undrafted talents, they've been proven this time and time again.

[@SanctumROTMG]

@@piplonf8591 They will be fine if they can keep at least 1 decent player and sign some vet mins because usually when teams trade for a star player and dont win its because of no defense Jimmy and Bam are elite defenders and good passers

[@piplonf8591]

@@SanctumROTMG it's dame 💀 they making sure they taking everything the heat got

[@Davivd2]

The Trailblazers throwing so much money at Jerami Grant was the nail in the coffin. The trail of mistakes this team has made in the last 5 years is pretty incredible. From Dame's perspective they just threw away their cap space and flexibility to remain exactly where they were last year.

[@blAckevans]

their management is TERRIBLE

[@luigixroxas]

They need to rebuild anyway, he can be there star and get traded for some value

[@jeffridge3727]

You don’t know what you’re talking about

[@bigron945]

​@@jeffridge3727exactly..Dame took too much money on his contract..dont blame Grant..Dame did not want any rings taking all that money

[@lucafigueiredo6005]

Miami made space, that's why he requested a trade

[@Daveyjdigital]

Portland wants Karl anthony towns

[@BlackSantana]

​@@Daveyjdigitalwhy 😂😂😂😂 I hope that ain't true

[@Gofroze]

@@BlackSantanawym why 😂 he a allstar. You don’t have to be a mvp caliber player to be valuable

[@eze9081]

Miami making space doesn't matter though. They literally have no trade assets unless they give up Bam

[@BlackSantana]

@@Gofroze why do u need that on a rebuilding team? I'm all eyes and ears....

[@UrHomieBrettYT]

I don't want dame to leave but also happy for him

[@Jithinjohnson007]

Dame showed Loyalty to the Blazers and now I hope they do good by him and trade him to where he wants to go.. 👀

[@eerie1069]

undercover miami heat fan LOL

[@Shiny101]

"I want to retire in Portland". What are you talking about? Lol bro lied

[@4tds1game]

They already did him good paying 63 million a season

[@Iniquityslasher]

@@Shiny101the blazers just gave grant 160 million for 5 years. I don’t blame him for asking for a trade.

[@swagoneto7922]

I want him to go to the Heat too fam...

[@lestergarcia247]

That point about the tipping point being play in teams being successful in the playoffs was spot on

[@princellasmith7562]

I honestly think that Damian Lillard just did his friend, Jerami Grant, a solid to be honest. Think about it. He probably told Jerami that he was going to leave but that he would make sure he got the bag before he left because Jerami was just in that rebuild situation with the Pistons, so he probably is not interested in that again. That is definitely where the Blazers are now that Damian is leaving, so Jerami getting that big contract softens the blow.

[@peace-zc6cw]

U most be a insider cuz no one knows what u talking about 😂👍🏾

[@ImGettinMyChicken]

Blazers still gonna be pretty good tbh

[@kevinmezentsev1911]

As a Laker fan living in Oregon, Lillard is a legend in our area. I wish nothing but the best for him. He gave it his all. I better not see any burned jerseys. Go and get that ring Dame.!

[@darkace9194]

Finally Dame woke up and realized that loyalty doesn't win championships. Now he can be on a relevant team instead of Middle of Nowhere Portland.

[@ricky7973]

Idk personally as a fan I admire a player that remains committed to one team vs a guy that bounces around 5-6 different teams chasing a ring.

[@gseric4721]

@@ricky7973 Back in the day, ring chasing was petty. I'm 28. I'll always think it's petty unless you're in your mid to late thirties and out of your prime.

[@-TurboS]

He didn’t request a trade because loyalty thing. The front office pretty much lied to him that they gonna build a team around. By drafting scoot they knew what direction.

[@AlexanderPoole-xo5js]

Portland is a dope, modern city. On the west coast. Better city than most

[@robertdice7786]

We do not get to see such dedication to one team anymore. He's ol school like Reggie, Pat Ewing, Stark, MJ, Byrd.

[@chimaebinama3192]

I think Woj is wrong about it being very difficult to get something good for Dame since he'll be old and owed so much. But Dame hasn't slowed down, he's still ballin

[@juwelzbluntz]

Just had arguably his greatest season ever

[@joetheshow2571]

Even Miami is atop of everybody's preferred destination for Dame, to me getting back Hero isn't ideal if I'm Portland. You already have Scoot, Sharpe, Simmons, even a lesser role player like Keon Johnson. So most of your money is going to be tied up in 6'5" guards or shorter for the forseeable future. Not to mention Grant's big contract that's going to be hard to move without getting finesse.

[@jtthomas7349]

Miami's trade "offer" is straight up trash. Not happening

[@doncooper384]

@@jtthomas7349Agree And all they have is a bunch of old players the only play worth talking about is Bam

[@jtthomas7349]

@@doncooper384 and don't forget about the overpaid crappy role players and low 1st round picks 4-5 years out. Bunch a junk.

[@doncooper384]

@@jtthomas7349 agree but all the players that Left Portland haven’t won anything

[@yunge9482]

Portland needs to let him go and start the build around Afernee Simmons, Scoot, and sharpe.

[@Jacob_Spang]

gonna need some defense

[@star.traffick8390]

None of these guys will get Portland to a title. Nets not giving up draft picks for fools gold like they did with the bad trade with the Celtics.

[@DukesVerrill]

Never run from the grind 💪🔥

[@Boneman9000]

She’s that Bobby Marks trade for the Heat was brutal. Literally everything. Surely Miami can negotiate the price down a bit. Would we really have to give up Jovic, Jaquez, Caleb, AND take back Nurkić? Sounds like a 3rd team is needed but there’s a path to a successful trade.

[@RodSantista10]

The man is sour.... obviously the trade would not be like that.

[@jumpstreet2425]

No

[@ptahhoteptmu264]

The Nets will beat that offer. Easily. The Nets are the only team who can get him and still be able to add another star.

[@Trash-Beats]

This is one of the most heartbreaking news we have heard here in Zimbabwe condolences to the blousers👚😢

[@NotoriousSSV]

Blousers is awesome 😂😂😂😂

[@Trash-Beats]

@@NotoriousSSV 😂

[@Big_AL_Nowitzki]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@phillydelphia8760]

The most heartbreaking thing in Zimbabwe?? Dang, tempted to do the Leo Dicaprio blood diamond quote here. But there are plenty other messed up things happening around there.

[@Trash-Beats]

@@phillydelphia8760 young man pls be respectful 😢

[@michael-wj7sc]

LETS GO HEAT !!!!! Let’s make this happen pleaseee !!!

[@marquestsands268]

@@anthonymercado8126Silence hater. You definitely don’t know ball if you believe that.

[@anthonyauthentic7934]

@@anthonymercado8126sigh……. Just in very recent history alone in 4 years we’ve been in the ECF/finals how many times again? Okay.

[@jtthomas7349]

​@@marquestsands268And you don't know ball if you think Miami has the assets to trade for Dame

[@marquestsands268]

@@jtthomas7349 Cry more. He already made it clear to the org he’s carried for 11 years where he wants to go. Even if we didn’t have the trade assets, a 3 team deal gets the job done. Joe is only clamoring for a star in hopes of gaining leverage but they already said they wanted young players & draft comp. So….like I said, you & the genius up there in fact don’t know ball & crossing your little hating fingers won’t prevent the inevitable. Cope.

[@jbpos25]

This is how I felt when Gary Payton left the Sonics. It was time for Gary to go win one cause it wasn’t going to happen after our chance against the ‘96 Bulls. I would rather see Dame win like I wanted Gary to go win, and it eventually happened. Fans everywhere deserve to see Dame ball out in the playoffs/finals.

[@terrencesimpkins734]

And Gary got one in miami

[@OGFulir]

​@@terrencesimpkins734a quantum of solace in the 2006 finals for actual basketball fans

[@DailySpiritReading]

he saw that Jerami Grant contract and was done with them lmaooooo

[@Mr.Majestic77]

Damien Lillard to the Boston Celtics for Jaylen Brown OR Three Team Trade Involving the Portland Trail-Blazers, Philadelphia 76ers & Los Angeles Clippees: Damien Lillard & Kawhi Leonard to the Philadelphia 76ers, Tobias Harris and multiple future drafts picks to the Portland Trail-Blazers James Harden & DeAnthony Melton to the Los Angeles Clippers. Sorry Miami Heat fans, but the Heat does not have many assets, other than Tyler Hero and possibly Kyle Lowry.

[@Jaydamd]

😂😂😂 you wish hes taking his talents to South Beach

[@Mr.Majestic77]

The Portland Trail-Blazers would have bend over backwards to a trade happen with the Miami Heat.

[@Jaydamd]

@@Mr.Majestic77 which they'll do 🙇‍♂️

[@JAXX.PARKER]

I think everyone in Portland is happy for him, he needed to do this for his legacy

[@jumpouthaface14]

Dame did everything he could for Portland this was supposed to happen sooner rather than later I say when they broke up him and CJ I’m glad he’ll finally get a real chance to compete for a championship

[@Unidentified_userr]

He had plenty of chances and choked

[@Cperez2002]

If you’re a Portland fan, it will be sad to see Dame leave, but that you g core is strong. Scoot, Simons, Sharpe can be a really good three together.

[@jaysouthmusic8230]

About time dame deserves to compete on a contender team and he did what he had to do in Portland

[@gbone1812]

Never thought I would ever see Dame ask out. He told us countless time how me he loves Portland

[@Mark-oy1wv]

Absolutely he does but they’re not really trying to get him significant help so I don’t blame him. He’s only got a few good years left before his decline so he needs to make a move now if he wants a better chance to make the finals

[@Unidentified_userr]

He loved the money. That’s all

[@MrSmith-fl2jn]

​@@Unidentified_userrungrateful 🤦

[@ethanoquendo1035]

Even tho he don’t have a no trade clause I’m sure Portland will try to accommodate his wishes. I think he deserves at least that and maybe they feel the same

[@universe-ie2mk]

Portland isnt gonna send him somewhere he doesnt want to go. And thats a good gesture by the blazers.

[@sam56094]

He finally listen to everyone . Thank you Dame

[@eric851014]

BUTLER + DAME TIME = DYNASTY

[@dipsetkory7964]

In what world?

[@a.k4073]

@@dipsetkory7964 every world

[@melanatedgod5337]

Not at all. They gotta go through a healthy Milwaukee and Boston with KP. Not to mention every other good team. Pump your brakes.

[@nikohunt5187]

Stay off the drugs kids 😂

[@jaydot4956]

A dynasty? Bro ain’t no team with dame as your best player is going to win a championship.

[@tonytuesdays]

I love to hear the Clippers involved

[@Thales220600]

Man what I would give to get Lillard on a Spurs jersey... To see him and Wenbanyama playing together would be just amazing...

[@IONTENNISTHAT]

Wemby ain't good lol he just tall

[@jesusisking7886]

@@IONTENNISTHAThe’s a tall guy that can shoot from anywhere and is a good defender that’s why there’s a lot of hype

[@IONTENNISTHAT]

@@jesusisking7886 wemby can't shoot he ATTEMPTS to shoot he legit from the FT line but he shot terrible he is best suited for lobs and putbacks and shots near the basket he had a form but his % leaves a LOT to be desired hopefully he can develop into a poor man's dirk if not he a bust on offense on D he a DPOY top 3 most his career

[@mainmain282]

nah they still cant win bro 😂😂

[@KrispyChicken7]

Bro I want this TV that Bobby Marks has to make my own hypothetical trades in my living room 😂

[@HarrisRiaz1]

IDK. I am a Miami fan and I am not sure if I want to trade for Dame. My issue is Miami having to pay 60 million when he is 35 years old. In my opinion Dame has 2 prime years left. Maybe 3 years, but for sure two. If I could somehow keep Herro I am willing to do the trade. I rather take Harden for one year and maybe Heat culture might change Harden. I really don't know what is the best move for Miami. I know they need. another guy that can score and create his own shot.

[@jasminewilliams806]

He's 32, will be 33 July 30th.....I'm speaking because he's my blood cousin, and he WILL bring so much more to south beach

[@DD-sr9xm]

Nuggets fan. Our 2019 play off series against Dame and the Blazers was a key point in the team’s development. Dame and CJ targeted and exposed Jamal’s D to such an extent that Jamal spent the whole off season working on his D. The four OT game was where we learned that Jokic was super human. The Nuggets coaches and players all revere Dame. Malone always praises other team’s stars but none like he does Dame. Good luck to Dame and to the Blazers’ rebuild.

[@IONTENNISTHAT]

Murray really still don't play D 😂

[@prodigy513]

​@@IONTENNISTHAThe's not great but he still competes on defense. Lots of players in his position are just plain turnstiles (this includes some of the best in the game..)

[@IONTENNISTHAT]

@@prodigy513 agree it's not that they are turnstiles it's the big has less scoring opportunity now so your backcourt can't take getting in foul trouble cuz of the soft rules because they are primary scoring options that's why I feel rondo should be on a roster he is literally a coach on floor and directs the entire floor the suns really need him

[@ToothAche-n5x]

Nobody cares about the nuggets anymore😂😂😂

[@star.traffick8390]

@@ToothAche-n5x who do they care about?

[@ricorogers9319]

I would love to have him in Philly....But Maxey is off limits

[@back2damoney]

nba today on a saturday??!? free agency got Mfs working overtime 😂

[@paintopurpose]

Haha

[@kcl7676]

Finally!!! Lillard has been hand cupping the Blazers for years. The Blazers knew they cant win with him as the #1 option, but they cant trade him because they didn't want to upset their fans.

[@georgecoumbos2511]

Would love to see Dame and Scoot for a season together. I think there would be some major potential in those two together.

[@michaeltrapson3863]

Potential for a play in spot?

[@ItsBro93]

It’s kinda late , Scoot has to adjust an reach a certain potential and who knows how long that’ll be. Team still won’t be good enough

[@mainmain282]

we already seen dame and cj bro not again 😂😂

[@coreytaylor6765]

Dame & Embiid would be crazy

[@paintopurpose]

About time. Loyalty is appreciated, but bending over backwards for your organization isn’t. By staying, you gave them permission to keep doing what they’re doing. Way to cut your losses

[@truthdr6735]

Lillard fucked them with that huge contract .

[@TitusLennon]

When did Dame bend over and backwards? Dame got paid. Also they got to the WCF and got swept...as in won zero games against the Warriors without KD. Unless Dame ends up in a perfect situation, he will soon discover winning a chance elsewhere will likely be slim to none as well.

[@paintopurpose]

@@TitusLennon by staying. That’s conveying he is always loyal to them without receiving it back. An organization that truly values him would be willing to spend money and give them the support he deserves. I’m pretty sure he wants to win and isn’t content with just the bag. Otherwise, he would never leave

[@jtthomas7349]

More like the organization bent over backwards for Dame at every turn.. keeping his best friend CJ 5 years too long, not firing Stotts cause Dame loved him, giving Dame a ridiculous 60 mil a year extension.. and now he expects them to give him away to Miami for basically nothing.

[@TitusLennon]

@@paintopurpose You realize that most teams aren't good enough to win a chip, right? When Dame had an opportunity, he was swept by the Warriors without KD. But how in the world is staying and getting paid big time bending over? That makes no sense. He stayed because he wanted that big check. If he didn't sign that big contract, then he would have gotten less money somewhere else. Here's the thing. I don't care if Dame wants to leave. Fine. But I'm not going to praise him as if he's done something noble. His ego wouldn't allow him to request a trade years ago. He thought he was better than other players who requested trades. He soon found out he is just like everyone else.

[@Lakers661Socal]

I hope him and JB and Bam team up. 🙏

[@BrandonHunter-z8b]

This is probably the only way I’m trading Jaylen Brown if I’m the Celtics. Dame Tatum and porzingus would be a crazy three way that the east isn’t ready for scoring wise. Ride it out with Dame then your still giving the team to Tatum as well

[@WLJ1287]

Nah dude said he doesn’t want bos just wants to go to Mia for the atmosphere, things to do.

[@tomimdawodu6808]

Nahhh Celtics can’t loose that size in Jaylen Brown at all Dame is great ! But not enough to make up for Jaylen Brown a solid wing player who’s much younger if they did it for Marcus Smart that would’ve better for the Celtics

[@gdeus1376]

That’s not a bad trade.

[@Waldorf2332]

Nope, trade Tatum and others for Dame and Grant. Celtics would win a few rings

[@blablablaa14]

@@tomimdawodu6808 They could resign Grant to keep their size

[@jasonhayman9521]

You guys fire Max, Jalen and Keyshawn but keep Malika?!?! Make it make sense ESPN.

[@l4epoomoneywave594]

DAME TO HEAT ! GET READY!

[@joccjocc3258]

Lfggggg

[@TrollAlert-xv6qg]

Mn

[@collierlandry]

About Dame Time!

[@kowaikokoro]

if dame wins an chip with embiid that might be an legacy defining chip same with the heat both would be legendary regardless gratz to both the blazers and dame for moving on and unto better things

[@Uttergroup]

if embid can't win with Harden, ain't noway in he'll he can win with dame

[@zachcunningham9054]

It’s not too late to delete the comment

[@InvestorYOU]

Dame time in South Beach. 🔥🔥🔥

[@Hiluxtaco]

I hope they trade him to the 76ers....

[@Daveyjdigital]

Timberwolves 4 kat

[@Hiluxtaco]

@@Daveyjdigital I doubt that he wants to go to Minnesota...

[@julianh.5372]

Gross.

[@CoJack_]

That would actually be a good trade for both sides but I doubt Dame would want 2 go 2 Minnesota

[@hankhill8058]

I see him in Philadelphia, for some reason not Miami. Idk , may the front best office win .. will be a three team trade done.

[@Money-dn6uq]

Miami Heat it is 🔥

[@tarrenceconyers6548]

Dame finally saw the light

[@blablablaa14]

Portland should demand that if they are sending Lillard the Heat should take Grant as well. This will both help Miami win now (they get a PG and a PF, two positions they were lacking in last year) to play with Bam/Butler and can really have a great team, and it lets Portland do a real restart around their young guys and truly tank next year for more talent

[@EJ-gx9hl]

And what is Portland getting back in that scenario? And how would Miami be able to get other players besides those 4 with those contracts?

[@whoismillie1]

@@EJ-gx9hl Portlands getting rid of two hefty contracts... what they'll get from Miami probably won't be equal per say but they can def get some picks and young talent

[@andysauro1500]

​@@EJ-gx9hlKyle Lowry, Kevin love, Tyler Herro, and 30 thousand picks

[@filipivis9427]

I feel Miami needs a center more than a PF so they can slide Bam in that PF postion he would fit better. But I see your point.

[@blablablaa14]

@@EJ-gx9hl They won't get back the value they deserve but this is kinda a gift for Lillard and a clean start that lets Portland (who has their picks) start from new. They could package Caleb Martin, Jovic, Herro, Duncan Robinson and Lowry alongside the Heat's 2027/2029 unprotected first picks and a swap for 2028. Its not great value but the real value for Portland is that they will be bad enough to lose enough to add a real high pick in next year's draft. Which alongside their young core and these role player pieces from Miami, could be the basis for a great team Its important to note, Portland has a pick owed to Chicago in 2024, but its protected 1-14, so their incentive is to end 1-14 next year. That pick is then pushed to 2025 on the same terms and continues like that until 2029. So if Portland starts tanking now for 2-3 seasons where they finish button 14 they can keep pushing this chicago pick until they rebuild a great team and maximize their picks

[@theprocessss]

Running from the grind

[@Michael_Page]

Dame and the Blazers were like a relationship that had run its course but neither party wanted to initiate the breakup.

[@R-MULA]

Swingers

[@brickgoon]

Will and Jada

[@DeadSezSo]

I was tinkering with the trade machine and came up with this. Maybe its too crazy but it makes alot of sense too. Blazers get Herro, Lowry plus 2 first from Miami and 1 from Philly Philly get Damian Lillard, Duncan Robinson and Nikola Jovic Miami get James Harden, Tobias Harris, Jusuf Nurkic and 1 pick swap with 76ers Miami gets their third star next to bam and butler plus a starting caliber power forward, a great backup big man and a pick swap. Philly gets to swap harden out for lillard (an upgrade at this point in their careers) so they can keep contending while embiid is in his prime and adding an off-ball sharpshooter and a young guy with potential. Blazers get Herro to pair with Henderson for their backcourt of the future, bring lowry in as a veteran mentor for their young team on a large expiring contract plus 4 future first round picks. This gives the blazers Scoot Henderson, Tyler Herro, Shaedon Sharpe and Anfernee Simons plenty of playing time to develop with the option to trade one or two plus picks for a superstar if the team ends up being better than expected without lillard in the next couple years! I think this improves the Sixers and gives them a superstar on a long term deal. The Heat get better to contend for a title next year but also have long term flexibility with Harden and Harris having 75 million dollars in expiring contracts to give them the option to go after big name free agents after this year or resign one or both. Nurkic also has a movable contract if they need more cap space or depth outside the center position. And this provides the Blazers an OKC Thunder-like group of young talent and draft assets, giving them a bright future ahead!

[@MarthaJones-np6to]

Dime time to the heat let's goo , hope it happens

[@ZooterMagruder]

Heat has the best chance IF they decide to add Herro. If Heat say Herro is untouchable, then Spurs have a great shot with all those expiring contacts and picks.

[@muddeer2222]

Herro's contract is too big for a team trying to rebuild

[@hrvojerukavina8141]

The Blazers will take Herro and move him instantly for more picks

[@Masterful100]

​@@muddeer2222rebuilding teams are usually full of rookie contracts so not sure what u mean

[@altdelete7696]

Herro is not the hold up. The heat just went to the final without him, theyre not making him untouchable. The issue is dame is worth way more than herro and filler. They'll decimate their team for him. But hey they've done a lot woth minimum guys for years now so maybe

[@ibringthelastwords1358]

The guy wants to be out and take different path so Respect him!

[@marshalljames8359]

Spurs fan here! I have a feeling since seeing the news that he "respects" us that he has a good chance coming here. We have a lot of future draft picks that will benefit Portland. I'm just scared what other Spurs players will be thrown in there. I don't want to see Keldon, Devin or Zach leave. Being a Spurs fan has been a rolling coaster as of late! Haha

[@olivercool2308]

Yeah no, y’all got your French stick 😂

[@patrickburton5581]

Y'ALL GOT NO SHOT.

[@brutusvonmanhammer]

Yea no. Not happening 😅😅😅

[@marshalljames8359]

@@olivercool2308 i will say i hope we point our AC vents away from the court so he can stay on his feet better during the games.

[@olivercool2308]

@@marshalljames8359okay that was a good one 😂

[@brucelau2023]

He’s coming to Miami. Portland already said they intend to accommodate him. He’s been patient and loyal to Portland and arguably the best player in franchise history.

[@treatedbro7492]

Bout time he left now let’s hope he can get a ring. 💯

[@jaysouthmusic8230]

Fr he deserves it

[@kypham6292]

He’s not getting no ring my boy

[@FreedomIsntFree-gd2hg]

Lowery, Robinson, and a 1st round pick for lilard.

[@Tony-xu9bf]

Blazers are straight trash. Glad Dame is finally moving on

[@prophettherealest2076]

Dame to Chicago. Im speaking it into existence now

[@josenino7140]

His contract is quite huge. Only a few playoff teams are willing to have his contract knowing you also need a deep line up to aim for a championship.

[@juliomaldonado56]

Miami bound...Gabe Vincent went to the Lakers...Struss went to the Cavs and now this!

[@Joseph-cx5lr]

Way over due, this man deserves better he's one of the best in the NBA and deserves to play with a contender.

[@taniaberry1297]

Lmaoo Dame made sure his mans got his breesh and now he spinning.

[@MastermindRell]

Malika dropping them real questions

[@leetraviusmckay2919]

Dame said “✌🏾mofos” 😂😂😂

[@paulblack8887]

These contracts are ridiculous, the Beal no-trade is the most egregious example of shooting oneself in the foot, but the sunk cost fallacy of all these deals really shows what talent can dictate. Honestly, who are they negotiating against? Draft, develop, let em walk hurts but you gotta have confidence in your process and recognition of the ceiling of your team as constituted.

[@altdelete7696]

*picks. U better believe that is their handing out 60 million it's cuz the player is generating significantly more than that. Or are you really understand that rich white men enjoy handing out millions in charity to "hoodlums"? Try not to cry for them they'll be ok

[@Jedbarbz]

He really wanted to stay but Portland could not get really good players to support Dame. He gonna look good in Miami

[@melp8175]

Miss u already. dame. You’re ready . Go get a ring with buckets 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@Cheif_Espada]

WHY DOES STUFF LIKE THIS HAPPEN ON A FRIDAYYYY?!?!!!!

[@popunkid]

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