Damian Lillard's agent on Heat: They did everything they could to get Dame but it takes two sides to get a deal done
Anthony Chiang: Damian Lillard’s agent Aaron Goodwin on Heat’s pursuit of trade: “They did everything they could to acquire Dame. It takes two to get a deal done. I appreciate all that Pat, Andy and Micky did to try and make this happen.”
Source: Twitter @Anthony_Chiang
Source: Twitter @Anthony_Chiang
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Yossi Gozlan @YossiGozlan
Cap sheets are fully updated for the Damian Lillard trade.
The Portland Trail Blazers are set to generate a $13.2 million trade exception under the current framework.
That figure could grow if they expand the trade and reroute Jrue Holiday.
capsheets.com/portland-trail… – 4:09 PM
Cap sheets are fully updated for the Damian Lillard trade.
The Portland Trail Blazers are set to generate a $13.2 million trade exception under the current framework.
That figure could grow if they expand the trade and reroute Jrue Holiday.
capsheets.com/portland-trail… – 4:09 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
New pod reacting to the Damian Lillard trade, who is to blame and what comes next for the Miami Heat youtu.be/lameYQEuFh8 – 4:07 PM
New pod reacting to the Damian Lillard trade, who is to blame and what comes next for the Miami Heat youtu.be/lameYQEuFh8 – 4:07 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Damian Lillard’s agent Aaron Goodwin on Heat’s pursuit of trade: “They did everything they could to acquire Dame. It takes two to get a deal done. I appreciate all that Pat, Andy and Micky did to try and make this happen.” – 4:06 PM
Damian Lillard’s agent Aaron Goodwin on Heat’s pursuit of trade: “They did everything they could to acquire Dame. It takes two to get a deal done. I appreciate all that Pat, Andy and Micky did to try and make this happen.” – 4:06 PM
Josh Martin @Bulls_Wire
The Chicago Bulls are reportedly one of six teams to have shown an interest in a Damian Lillard trade. bullswire.usatoday.com/2023/09/27/chi… – 4:00 PM
The Chicago Bulls are reportedly one of six teams to have shown an interest in a Damian Lillard trade. bullswire.usatoday.com/2023/09/27/chi… – 4:00 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Assessing the Bucks’ bold acquisition of Damian Lillard from a Bulls-centric view.
For @NBCSChicago: nbcsportschicago.com/nba/chicago-bu… – 3:59 PM
Assessing the Bucks’ bold acquisition of Damian Lillard from a Bulls-centric view.
For @NBCSChicago: nbcsportschicago.com/nba/chicago-bu… – 3:59 PM
John Schuhmann @johnschuhmann
At the end of the ’22-23 season, there were 5 players that had played the last 11 seasons w/ the same team…
Udonis Haslem (20) – Retired
Stephen Curry (14)
Bradley Beal (11) – Traded
Draymond Green (11)
Damian Lillard (11) – Traded – 3:56 PM
At the end of the ’22-23 season, there were 5 players that had played the last 11 seasons w/ the same team…
Udonis Haslem (20) – Retired
Stephen Curry (14)
Bradley Beal (11) – Traded
Draymond Green (11)
Damian Lillard (11) – Traded – 3:56 PM
Alex Kennedy @AlexKennedyNBA
With Damian Lillard landing on the Milwaukee Bucks, here are @SportsBettingAG’s updated 2023-24 NBA championship odds: pic.twitter.com/C0yLIc5buP – 3:55 PM
With Damian Lillard landing on the Milwaukee Bucks, here are @SportsBettingAG’s updated 2023-24 NBA championship odds: pic.twitter.com/C0yLIc5buP – 3:55 PM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
Sportscenter with @JayHarrisESPN on the Damian Lillard blockbuster trade pic.twitter.com/vKqVyRMDJl – 3:53 PM
Sportscenter with @JayHarrisESPN on the Damian Lillard blockbuster trade pic.twitter.com/vKqVyRMDJl – 3:53 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Only reaction to the Dame trade that I haven’t seen touched on directly is that the best way for the top of the East to react is to shift attention to guards/wings that can fight through screens.
Can’t go under the high PnR w/ Lillard and GA, can’t switch it. Gotta go through. – 3:53 PM
Only reaction to the Dame trade that I haven’t seen touched on directly is that the best way for the top of the East to react is to shift attention to guards/wings that can fight through screens.
Can’t go under the high PnR w/ Lillard and GA, can’t switch it. Gotta go through. – 3:53 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
NBA championship odds: Bucks now top pick to win 2024 title following Damian Lillard trade
cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-c… – 3:45 PM
NBA championship odds: Bucks now top pick to win 2024 title following Damian Lillard trade
cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-c… – 3:45 PM
Evan Sidery @esidery
Welcome to Sources Said, an NBA newsletter from yours truly.
Stay tuned later today for the first piece and podcast reacting to the blockbuster Damian Lillard trade, including why each team decided to pull the trigger.
In the meantime, go ahead and subscribe so you don’t miss a… pic.twitter.com/G52ypJgshG – 3:43 PM
Welcome to Sources Said, an NBA newsletter from yours truly.
Stay tuned later today for the first piece and podcast reacting to the blockbuster Damian Lillard trade, including why each team decided to pull the trigger.
In the meantime, go ahead and subscribe so you don’t miss a… pic.twitter.com/G52ypJgshG – 3:43 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
“Lethal.”
@stephenasmith on Dame Lillard joining Giannis and the Bucks. pic.twitter.com/lfufWdTR92 – 3:41 PM
“Lethal.”
@stephenasmith on Dame Lillard joining Giannis and the Bucks. pic.twitter.com/lfufWdTR92 – 3:41 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Really couldn’t be happier with the outcome of this situation. Love that Dame has a chance to win a title, because he deserves that. And love that the trade was actually good for the league as a whole – 3:39 PM
Really couldn’t be happier with the outcome of this situation. Love that Dame has a chance to win a title, because he deserves that. And love that the trade was actually good for the league as a whole – 3:39 PM
Ryan Wolstat @WolstatSun
Dame Dream dead, what now for the Raptors: torontosun.com/sports/basketb… – 3:35 PM
Dame Dream dead, what now for the Raptors: torontosun.com/sports/basketb… – 3:35 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
The MVP of the Lillard saga is Joe Cronin. He acquired DeAndre Ayton, and now he had another one great asset (Jrue Holiday) for another great deal. Blazers’ future looks so bright. #ripcity #NBA – 3:35 PM
The MVP of the Lillard saga is Joe Cronin. He acquired DeAndre Ayton, and now he had another one great asset (Jrue Holiday) for another great deal. Blazers’ future looks so bright. #ripcity #NBA – 3:35 PM
Haralabos Voulgaris @haralabob
I’ve been a longtime fan of Jrue, he’s a great player but Dame is arguably a better fit for Milwaukee and Giannis specifically. – 3:35 PM
I’ve been a longtime fan of Jrue, he’s a great player but Dame is arguably a better fit for Milwaukee and Giannis specifically. – 3:35 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
UPDATED: Deandre Ayton era over in Phoenix: Suns trade big to Blazers, Damian Lillard headed to Bucks #Suns #Bucks #Blazers azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 3:35 PM
UPDATED: Deandre Ayton era over in Phoenix: Suns trade big to Blazers, Damian Lillard headed to Bucks #Suns #Bucks #Blazers azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 3:35 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
“You’re getting one of the 15 best players in the sport…but is it that much of an upgrade?”
🏀 @TermineRadio reacts to the details of the Damian Lillard trade #FearTheDeer pic.twitter.com/aALZmJamWU – 3:33 PM
“You’re getting one of the 15 best players in the sport…but is it that much of an upgrade?”
🏀 @TermineRadio reacts to the details of the Damian Lillard trade #FearTheDeer pic.twitter.com/aALZmJamWU – 3:33 PM
Eric Pincus @EricPincus
Glad we got this published this morning @BleacherReport
Worst Landing Spots for Damian Lillard, James Harden, Buddy Hield –> still 2/3rd relevant but still worth looking at the Dame stuff!
bleacherreport.com/articles/10091… – 3:31 PM
Glad we got this published this morning @BleacherReport
Worst Landing Spots for Damian Lillard, James Harden, Buddy Hield –> still 2/3rd relevant but still worth looking at the Dame stuff!
bleacherreport.com/articles/10091… – 3:31 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
11 seasons
7 All-Star selections
Rookie of the Year
Led Blazers to first playoff series win in 14 years
Cinderalla run to the 2019 WCF
Hit two iconic playoff buzzer beaters
Dame Time in Portland was an incredible ride 👏 pic.twitter.com/K1x33qr1nd – 3:29 PM
11 seasons 7 All-Star selections Rookie of the Year Led Blazers to first playoff series win in 14 years Cinderalla run to the 2019 WCF Hit two iconic playoff buzzer beatersDame Time in Portland was an incredible ride 👏 pic.twitter.com/K1x33qr1nd – 3:29 PM
Damian Lillard @Dame_Lillard
The casuals won’t be addressed but the trailblazers fans and city of Portland that I love truly will be … and they will be addressed truthfully. Stay tuned
Excited for my next chapter! @Bucks 🎟 – 3:27 PM
The casuals won’t be addressed but the trailblazers fans and city of Portland that I love truly will be … and they will be addressed truthfully. Stay tuned
Excited for my next chapter! @Bucks 🎟 – 3:27 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
This is a win for the Bucks, not because of Dame for Jrue but because this is all about Antetokounmpo’s extension. Think he passes on that now? – 3:26 PM
This is a win for the Bucks, not because of Dame for Jrue but because this is all about Antetokounmpo’s extension. Think he passes on that now? – 3:26 PM
Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
Overall, that feels like the right outcome.
Milwaukee goes all-in, gets someone who can solve their halfcourt offense.
Portland gives Dame a chance to win a ring, makes a much better bet as far as picks go.
Miami returns last year’s 8 seed, minus its starting backcourt. – 3:24 PM
Overall, that feels like the right outcome.
Milwaukee goes all-in, gets someone who can solve their halfcourt offense.
Portland gives Dame a chance to win a ring, makes a much better bet as far as picks go.
Miami returns last year’s 8 seed, minus its starting backcourt. – 3:24 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
This is the bottom line: The Heat and Blazers had discussions when Damian Lillard made his trade request in early July, but communication between the two sides have been very limited since then. – 3:21 PM
This is the bottom line: The Heat and Blazers had discussions when Damian Lillard made his trade request in early July, but communication between the two sides have been very limited since then. – 3:21 PM
Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham
#Cavs angle:
Good news: Miami not getting Dame means they’re worse off than they were last year and that playoff run is unlikely to be replicated. Plus, the Bucks have three guys over 32 years old with significant injury history.
Bad news: Milwaukee is really, really good. – 3:20 PM
#Cavs angle:
Good news: Miami not getting Dame means they’re worse off than they were last year and that playoff run is unlikely to be replicated. Plus, the Bucks have three guys over 32 years old with significant injury history.
Bad news: Milwaukee is really, really good. – 3:20 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
So Portland didn’t allow itself to get bullied, came away with a nice pick AND did right by Dame? Good for them. – 3:10 PM
So Portland didn’t allow itself to get bullied, came away with a nice pick AND did right by Dame? Good for them. – 3:10 PM
Tim Cato @tim_cato
pabst blue ribbon looking at dame next time he’s writing lyrics trying to find a rhyme for “i’ve got trophy vision” pic.twitter.com/ayb0BZae8m – 3:09 PM
pabst blue ribbon looking at dame next time he’s writing lyrics trying to find a rhyme for “i’ve got trophy vision” pic.twitter.com/ayb0BZae8m – 3:09 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
This much is clear: Milwaukee is all-in on keeping Giannis (as it should be), and Portland absolutely was not going to give Dame what he wanted.
Also, Jrue deserves better. But if he stays in Portland, it’ll be one hell of a how-to-play-defense class for their young guys. – 3:09 PM
This much is clear: Milwaukee is all-in on keeping Giannis (as it should be), and Portland absolutely was not going to give Dame what he wanted.
Also, Jrue deserves better. But if he stays in Portland, it’ll be one hell of a how-to-play-defense class for their young guys. – 3:09 PM
A. Sherrod Blakely @ASherrodblakely
LIVE Garden Report: Bucks Acquire Damian Lillard from Blazers in 3-Way Deal | Powered by @FDSportsbook | @factormeals | @drink_AG1 | @_OddsR twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 3:05 PM
LIVE Garden Report: Bucks Acquire Damian Lillard from Blazers in 3-Way Deal | Powered by @FDSportsbook | @factormeals | @drink_AG1 | @_OddsR twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 3:05 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
LIVE Garden Report: Bucks Acquire Damian Lillard from Blazers in 3-Way Deal | Powered by @FDSportsbook | @factormeals | @drink_AG1 | @_OddsR twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 3:05 PM
LIVE Garden Report: Bucks Acquire Damian Lillard from Blazers in 3-Way Deal | Powered by @FDSportsbook | @factormeals | @drink_AG1 | @_OddsR twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 3:05 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
It had been suggested to me that the Raptors’ interest in Dame (to the point where they became ‘frontrunners’) was overstated. That tracks. They could’ve beat this offer; doesn’t mean they should’ve. Easier for a team with Giannis to justify giving up rights to 3 unprotected 1sts – 3:04 PM
It had been suggested to me that the Raptors’ interest in Dame (to the point where they became ‘frontrunners’) was overstated. That tracks. They could’ve beat this offer; doesn’t mean they should’ve. Easier for a team with Giannis to justify giving up rights to 3 unprotected 1sts – 3:04 PM
Jon Hamm @JonMHamm
Took a few minutes to talk about the Damian Lillard trade over on IG. Also wildly speculated on a few possible Jrue Holiday landing spots.
instagram.com/reel/CxtMqCAuG… – 3:04 PM
Took a few minutes to talk about the Damian Lillard trade over on IG. Also wildly speculated on a few possible Jrue Holiday landing spots.
instagram.com/reel/CxtMqCAuG… – 3:04 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Deandre Ayton era over in Phoenix: Suns trade big to Blazers in three-team trade, getting center Jusuf Nurkic; Damian Lillard headed to Bucks #Suns azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 3:02 PM
Deandre Ayton era over in Phoenix: Suns trade big to Blazers in three-team trade, getting center Jusuf Nurkic; Damian Lillard headed to Bucks #Suns azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 3:02 PM
Bobby Marks @BobbyMarks42
Here’s the contracts going out
To Milwaukee
Damian Lillard: $45.6, $48.8, $52.2, $56.4M (Player)
Years 3 and 4 can increase based on the cap growth
To Phoenix
Jusuf Nurkic: $16.9, $18.1, $19.4
Grayson Allen: $8.9
Nassir Little: $6.3, $6.8, $7.3, $7.8
Keon Johnson:… – 3:02 PM
Here’s the contracts going out
To Milwaukee
Damian Lillard: $45.6, $48.8, $52.2, $56.4M (Player)
Years 3 and 4 can increase based on the cap growth
To Phoenix
Jusuf Nurkic: $16.9, $18.1, $19.4
Grayson Allen: $8.9
Nassir Little: $6.3, $6.8, $7.3, $7.8
Keon Johnson:… – 3:02 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
Watch this moment from last season’s All-Star Draft.
Giannis picks Dame with his first pick instead of Jrue. LeBron smells fish and calls it out. pic.twitter.com/I1nQW9uwfj – 2:59 PM
Watch this moment from last season’s All-Star Draft.
Giannis picks Dame with his first pick instead of Jrue. LeBron smells fish and calls it out. pic.twitter.com/I1nQW9uwfj – 2:59 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
NEW: The Damian Lillard saga is over and the Heat did not get him. Lillard is heading to the Bucks miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… – 2:58 PM
NEW: The Damian Lillard saga is over and the Heat did not get him. Lillard is heading to the Bucks miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… – 2:58 PM
Justin Garcia @tmjgarcia
(disclaimer to protect myself: this alleged trade is not yet official). Now that thats out of the way
Dame and Giannis together in the 11am game on Christmas Day seems like malpractice – 2:57 PM
(disclaimer to protect myself: this alleged trade is not yet official). Now that thats out of the way
Dame and Giannis together in the 11am game on Christmas Day seems like malpractice – 2:57 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
The Dame trade with salaries…
Bucks
– Damian Lillard: $45.6M, $48.8M, $58.5M, $63.2M (player option) — 4 years, $216.1M
Blazers
– Jrue Holiday: $36.9M, $39.4M (player option) — 2 years, $76.3M
– Deandre Ayton: $32.5M, $34.0M, $35.6M — 3 years, $102.1M
– Toumani Camara:… – 2:56 PM
The Dame trade with salaries…
Bucks
– Damian Lillard: $45.6M, $48.8M, $58.5M, $63.2M (player option) — 4 years, $216.1M
Blazers
– Jrue Holiday: $36.9M, $39.4M (player option) — 2 years, $76.3M
– Deandre Ayton: $32.5M, $34.0M, $35.6M — 3 years, $102.1M
– Toumani Camara:… – 2:56 PM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Damian Lillard on his first day at Milwaukee: pic.twitter.com/RtoGnHMm6E – 2:56 PM
Damian Lillard on his first day at Milwaukee: pic.twitter.com/RtoGnHMm6E – 2:56 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Another obvious reminder
LA Clippers will host Trail Blazers in their regular season opener on October 25.
Damian Lillard won’t be there.
Scoot Henderson will.
Jrue Holiday? – 2:56 PM
Another obvious reminder
LA Clippers will host Trail Blazers in their regular season opener on October 25.
Damian Lillard won’t be there.
Scoot Henderson will.
Jrue Holiday? – 2:56 PM
Mike Vorkunov @MikeVorkunov
Who says markets are destiny in the NBA? Damian Lillard just went from the 22nd-biggest TV market in the US to the 38th-largest with Milwaukee. – 2:56 PM
Who says markets are destiny in the NBA? Damian Lillard just went from the 22nd-biggest TV market in the US to the 38th-largest with Milwaukee. – 2:56 PM
Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
I’m picturing Harden arguing with his teammates that he wants to guard Dame on opening night like MJ and Scottie did before playing Toni Kukoc in the Olympics.
Just not for the exact same reasons. – 2:54 PM
I’m picturing Harden arguing with his teammates that he wants to guard Dame on opening night like MJ and Scottie did before playing Toni Kukoc in the Olympics.
Just not for the exact same reasons. – 2:54 PM
Yaron Weitzman @YaronWeitzman
I thought Cronin was being silly/botching the Lillard situation. I was wrong. Had he not been patien the Bucks would never have emerged as a potential suitor. Cronin bet on that idea that, eventually, something would happen that would make another team desperate. He was right. – 2:53 PM
I thought Cronin was being silly/botching the Lillard situation. I was wrong. Had he not been patien the Bucks would never have emerged as a potential suitor. Cronin bet on that idea that, eventually, something would happen that would make another team desperate. He was right. – 2:53 PM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Story: Blazers trade Damian Lillard to Bucks in blockbuster three-team deal with Suns, ending a lengthy stalemate just days before training camp.
Milwaukee hopes a bold bet on a guard will deliver a title. Again. @washingtonpost @PostSports
washingtonpost.com/sports/2023/09… – 2:53 PM
Story: Blazers trade Damian Lillard to Bucks in blockbuster three-team deal with Suns, ending a lengthy stalemate just days before training camp.
Milwaukee hopes a bold bet on a guard will deliver a title. Again. @washingtonpost @PostSports
washingtonpost.com/sports/2023/09… – 2:53 PM
Bobby Marks @BobbyMarks42
Here’s the math on the Damian Lillard blockbuster to Milwaukee:
This trade would not have worked next season if Milwaukee was a second apron team. pic.twitter.com/Pw5W2aZYpg – 2:52 PM
Here’s the math on the Damian Lillard blockbuster to Milwaukee:
This trade would not have worked next season if Milwaukee was a second apron team. pic.twitter.com/Pw5W2aZYpg – 2:52 PM
Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
Glad to see the Bucks doing their part to try to get a date in the Finals with the Nuggets. Milwaukee should be a fun watch this year even as they get their new identity with Dame figured out. – 2:52 PM
Glad to see the Bucks doing their part to try to get a date in the Finals with the Nuggets. Milwaukee should be a fun watch this year even as they get their new identity with Dame figured out. – 2:52 PM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
Vince’s Game 7 miss
Lowry’s Game 7 miss
Shams’s deleted Dame tweet – 2:52 PM
Vince’s Game 7 miss
Lowry’s Game 7 miss
Shams’s deleted Dame tweet – 2:52 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Aside from the Heat, and maybe more than the Heat, there was no team out there for whom a Dame trade more sense than the Bucks. – 2:51 PM
Aside from the Heat, and maybe more than the Heat, there was no team out there for whom a Dame trade more sense than the Bucks. – 2:51 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
The Dame trade with salaries…
Bucks
– Damian Lillard: $45.6M, $48.8M, $58.5M, $63.2M (player option) — 4 years, $216.1M
Blazers
– Jrue Holiday: $36.9M, $39.4M (player option) — 2 years, $76.3M
– Deandre Ayton: $32.5M, $34.0M, $35.6M — 3 years, $102.1M
– Toumani Camara:… – 2:51 PM
The Dame trade with salaries…
Bucks
– Damian Lillard: $45.6M, $48.8M, $58.5M, $63.2M (player option) — 4 years, $216.1M
Blazers
– Jrue Holiday: $36.9M, $39.4M (player option) — 2 years, $76.3M
– Deandre Ayton: $32.5M, $34.0M, $35.6M — 3 years, $102.1M
– Toumani Camara:… – 2:51 PM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Dame Lillard traded to the Milwaukee Bucks, will form a super duo with Giannis Antetokounmpo sportando.basketball/en/dame-lillar… – 2:49 PM
Dame Lillard traded to the Milwaukee Bucks, will form a super duo with Giannis Antetokounmpo sportando.basketball/en/dame-lillar… – 2:49 PM
Mike Richman @mikegrich
Dame/Terry Stotts reunion in Milwaukee is proof that you can go home again – 2:48 PM
Dame/Terry Stotts reunion in Milwaukee is proof that you can go home again – 2:48 PM
Yossi Gozlan @YossiGozlan
The Milwaukee Bucks keep expenses neutral by sending out Jrue Holiday and Grayson Allen and bringing in Damian Lillard. Tax penalty is still projected at $50 million.
They also opened a roster spot so they could sign a backup point guard, like Cameron Payne. – 2:47 PM
The Milwaukee Bucks keep expenses neutral by sending out Jrue Holiday and Grayson Allen and bringing in Damian Lillard. Tax penalty is still projected at $50 million.
They also opened a roster spot so they could sign a backup point guard, like Cameron Payne. – 2:47 PM
Rosalyn Gold-Onwude @ROSGO21
Bucks got Dame
Portland got assets
Suns got depth
Dame gets to contend – 2:47 PM
Bucks got Dame
Portland got assets
Suns got depth
Dame gets to contend
– 2:47 PM
Austin Burton @AmaarBurton
Crazy how the Dame Lillard trade saga went down. Didn’t see Milwaukee coming.
Now, if the Miami Heat still want a superstar, future HOF lead guard who can make the offense go…. pic.twitter.com/bB5MnoWyQp – 2:47 PM
Crazy how the Dame Lillard trade saga went down. Didn’t see Milwaukee coming.
Now, if the Miami Heat still want a superstar, future HOF lead guard who can make the offense go…. pic.twitter.com/bB5MnoWyQp – 2:47 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
Damian Lillard to Milwaukee, developing story at @TheAthletic: theathletic.com/4906002/2023/0… – 2:46 PM
Damian Lillard to Milwaukee, developing story at @TheAthletic: theathletic.com/4906002/2023/0… – 2:46 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Last season:
Giannis — Dame —
31.1 PPG 32.2 PPG
11.8 RPG 4.8 RPG
5.7 APG 7.3 APG
Who is stopping this duo? pic.twitter.com/mFWv3oNi88 – 2:45 PM
Last season:
Giannis — Dame —
31.1 PPG 32.2 PPG
11.8 RPG 4.8 RPG
5.7 APG 7.3 APG
Who is stopping this duo? pic.twitter.com/mFWv3oNi88 – 2:45 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
The biggest deals often have the least buzz beforehand:
Damian Lillard traded to Bucks in blockbuster three-team deal with Suns that sends Jrue Holiday and Deandre Ayton to Portland
nbcsports.com/nba/news/damia… – 2:45 PM
The biggest deals often have the least buzz beforehand:
Damian Lillard traded to Bucks in blockbuster three-team deal with Suns that sends Jrue Holiday and Deandre Ayton to Portland
nbcsports.com/nba/news/damia… – 2:45 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
Entire world focused on Dame and Giannis while Grayson Allen going iso with the game on the line as KD/Booker/Beal stare in disbelief is right there. – 2:41 PM
Entire world focused on Dame and Giannis while Grayson Allen going iso with the game on the line as KD/Booker/Beal stare in disbelief is right there. – 2:41 PM
Aaron J. Fentress @AaronJFentress
I believe Damian Lillard will smell a ring in Milwaukee and go after it this season. We shall see. But balking at playing with Giannis Antetokounmpo wouldn’t make much sense.
How does one tell Giannis that they don’t want to play with him? pic.twitter.com/absDVS775T – 2:41 PM
I believe Damian Lillard will smell a ring in Milwaukee and go after it this season. We shall see. But balking at playing with Giannis Antetokounmpo wouldn’t make much sense.
How does one tell Giannis that they don’t want to play with him? pic.twitter.com/absDVS775T – 2:41 PM
Yossi Gozlan @YossiGozlan
Couple loose ends:
-Still early to judge Portland’s return until we see what they get for Jrue Holiday.
-Very interested to see what Miami does from here. They were in the bidding for Bradley Beal and Damian Lillard and couldn’t land one of them. – 2:40 PM
Couple loose ends:
-Still early to judge Portland’s return until we see what they get for Jrue Holiday.
-Very interested to see what Miami does from here. They were in the bidding for Bradley Beal and Damian Lillard and couldn’t land one of them. – 2:40 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
The Portland Trail Blazers are trading guard Damian Lillard to the Milwaukee Bucks, according to @wojespn
@TermineRadio is LIVE now on NBA Radio Channel 86 reacting to the news 🔊 siriusxm.us/NBARadioLive pic.twitter.com/tDyFG0garg – 2:40 PM
The Portland Trail Blazers are trading guard Damian Lillard to the Milwaukee Bucks, according to @wojespn
@TermineRadio is LIVE now on NBA Radio Channel 86 reacting to the news 🔊 siriusxm.us/NBARadioLive pic.twitter.com/tDyFG0garg – 2:40 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
This was like a double whammy for NBA rivals. Not only do the Bucks land Lillard but this clearly strengthens Milwaukee’s chances of getting Giannis to sign an extension. Jon Horst out there playing chess. – 2:39 PM
This was like a double whammy for NBA rivals. Not only do the Bucks land Lillard but this clearly strengthens Milwaukee’s chances of getting Giannis to sign an extension. Jon Horst out there playing chess. – 2:39 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Blazers didn’t want Tyler Herro, so they send Dame to Tyler Herro’s hometown. – 2:39 PM
Blazers didn’t want Tyler Herro, so they send Dame to Tyler Herro’s hometown. – 2:39 PM
Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham
Very interested to see where Jrue Holiday ends up. Have to think the return Portland gets for him won’t be too far off for what they got for Dame. – 2:39 PM
Very interested to see where Jrue Holiday ends up. Have to think the return Portland gets for him won’t be too far off for what they got for Dame. – 2:39 PM
Salman Ali @SalmanAliNBA
Dame and Giannis is a dream on-court fit. The best possible complimentary talent for Giannis outside of Steph. – 2:38 PM
Dame and Giannis is a dream on-court fit. The best possible complimentary talent for Giannis outside of Steph. – 2:38 PM
Evan Sidery @esidery
The Bucks felt immense pressure to make a seismic change, because of Giannis Antetokounmpo’s uncertain long-term status with the organization.
With Milwaukee landing Lillard, don’t be surprised if we see Giannis sign a massive extension very soon.
Giannis officially became… pic.twitter.com/PWtlXPIrGO – 2:38 PM
The Bucks felt immense pressure to make a seismic change, because of Giannis Antetokounmpo’s uncertain long-term status with the organization.
With Milwaukee landing Lillard, don’t be surprised if we see Giannis sign a massive extension very soon.
Giannis officially became… pic.twitter.com/PWtlXPIrGO – 2:38 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Credit to Milwaukee for maximizing its window, again. Giannis challenged the FO and, clearly, message was received. If Dame is serious about winning, and by all accounts he is, it wont take him long to get on board. Without question the team to beat in the East, and maybe the NBA – 2:36 PM
Credit to Milwaukee for maximizing its window, again. Giannis challenged the FO and, clearly, message was received. If Dame is serious about winning, and by all accounts he is, it wont take him long to get on board. Without question the team to beat in the East, and maybe the NBA – 2:36 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
The Jazz Knicks or thunder shoulda just topped this offer in their sleep and then at least flipped dame for a better price if they didn’t wanna keep him – 2:36 PM
The Jazz Knicks or thunder shoulda just topped this offer in their sleep and then at least flipped dame for a better price if they didn’t wanna keep him – 2:36 PM
Rosalyn Gold-Onwude @ROSGO21
One thing Giannis gonna do is hold his front office accountable 😂🤌🏽 they went and got Dame, expeditiously. – 2:35 PM
One thing Giannis gonna do is hold his front office accountable 😂🤌🏽 they went and got Dame, expeditiously. – 2:35 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Details on Lillard to the Bucks 👀
(via @wojespn) pic.twitter.com/gcyLiCatql – 2:35 PM
Details on Lillard to the Bucks 👀
(via @wojespn) pic.twitter.com/gcyLiCatql – 2:35 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Bucks new-look roster:
Damian Lillard
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Khris Middleton
Brook Lopez
Bobby Portis
Malik Beasley
Pat Connaughton
Jae Crowder
Top __ roster in the NBA. pic.twitter.com/wyCcVs6B5p – 2:35 PM
Bucks new-look roster:
Damian Lillard
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Khris Middleton
Brook Lopez
Bobby Portis
Malik Beasley
Pat Connaughton
Jae Crowder
Top __ roster in the NBA. pic.twitter.com/wyCcVs6B5p – 2:35 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Milwaukee #Bucks trading for Portland star Damian Lillard; Jrue Holiday goes to #Blazers jsonline.com/story/sports/n… via @journalsentinel – 2:34 PM
Milwaukee #Bucks trading for Portland star Damian Lillard; Jrue Holiday goes to #Blazers jsonline.com/story/sports/n… via @journalsentinel – 2:34 PM
Rosalyn Gold-Onwude @ROSGO21
Everyones a winner in that one… I think we’re all winners here. We did it Joe. Dame to Milwaukee is really something. 🍿🍿 – 2:33 PM
Everyones a winner in that one… I think we’re all winners here. We did it Joe. Dame to Milwaukee is really something. 🍿🍿 – 2:33 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Dame time proves not to be Heat’s time, with Lillard dealt by Blazers to Bucks. sun-sentinel.com/2023/09/27/lil… Portland winds up with Jrue Holiday and Deandre Ayton, trumping packages from Heat’s side. – 2:33 PM
Dame time proves not to be Heat’s time, with Lillard dealt by Blazers to Bucks. sun-sentinel.com/2023/09/27/lil… Portland winds up with Jrue Holiday and Deandre Ayton, trumping packages from Heat’s side. – 2:33 PM
Ben Anderson @BensHoops
This is a pretty low cost for the Bucks, and Lillard has proven to be an absolute killer in the playoffs.
Nurkic gives Phoenix a bid body to throw at Jokic in the playoffs, and I like Nassir Little in theory, and Grayson Allen is added depth.
Don’t love it for Portland. – 2:33 PM
This is a pretty low cost for the Bucks, and Lillard has proven to be an absolute killer in the playoffs.
Nurkic gives Phoenix a bid body to throw at Jokic in the playoffs, and I like Nassir Little in theory, and Grayson Allen is added depth.
Don’t love it for Portland. – 2:33 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
Just a monster deal for the Bucks. Lillard/Giannis/Middleton is a big time Big Three. Lillard wanted to go to Miami. But if he’s looking for the best chance to win, this is it. – 2:33 PM
Just a monster deal for the Bucks. Lillard/Giannis/Middleton is a big time Big Three. Lillard wanted to go to Miami. But if he’s looking for the best chance to win, this is it. – 2:33 PM
Chris Haynes @ChrisBHaynes
Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo in recent years flirted with idea of playing with one another but the hold up was each star wanted the other to join their team. Milwaukee landed Antetokounmpo’s desired star mate. – 2:32 PM
Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo in recent years flirted with idea of playing with one another but the hold up was each star wanted the other to join their team. Milwaukee landed Antetokounmpo’s desired star mate. – 2:32 PM
Rosalyn Gold-Onwude @ROSGO21
Everyones a winner in that one… I think… we’re all winners here. We did it Joe. Dame to Milwaukee is really something. 🍿🍿 – 2:32 PM
Everyones a winner in that one… I think… we’re all winners here. We did it Joe. Dame to Milwaukee is really something. 🍿🍿 – 2:32 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Giannis has the most PPG over the last 5 seasons.
Dame has the most PPG by a guard over the last 5 seasons.
Now, they’re teammates. pic.twitter.com/2CYIgymfaf – 2:32 PM
Giannis has the most PPG over the last 5 seasons.
Dame has the most PPG by a guard over the last 5 seasons.
Now, they’re teammates. pic.twitter.com/2CYIgymfaf – 2:32 PM
Evan Sidery @esidery
The Portland Trail Blazers’ new young core as they officially exit the Damian Lillard era:
Scoot Henderson
Shaedon Sharpe
Deandre Ayton pic.twitter.com/PDBzEdr684 – 2:31 PM
The Portland Trail Blazers’ new young core as they officially exit the Damian Lillard era:
Scoot Henderson
Shaedon Sharpe
Deandre Ayton pic.twitter.com/PDBzEdr684 – 2:31 PM
Dan Favale @danfavale
the blazers taking both giannis and dame off miami’s trade board in one transaction is objectively hysterical – 2:31 PM
the blazers taking both giannis and dame off miami’s trade board in one transaction is objectively hysterical – 2:31 PM
Brian Geltzeiler @BGeltzNBA
With Holiday gone and being replaced by Lillard, Giannis because the Bucks go to perimeter defender. The Bucks are clearly a better offensive team but they’re also clearly a worse defensive team. Big bonus of this deal is keep Lillard away from the Heat where he fit seamlessly – 2:31 PM
With Holiday gone and being replaced by Lillard, Giannis because the Bucks go to perimeter defender. The Bucks are clearly a better offensive team but they’re also clearly a worse defensive team. Big bonus of this deal is keep Lillard away from the Heat where he fit seamlessly – 2:31 PM
Dionysis Aravantinos @AravantinosDA
Giannis and Dame. Oh My.
Championship.
Lock it in right now. – 2:29 PM
Giannis and Dame. Oh My.
Championship.
Lock it in right now. – 2:29 PM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
The Bucks give Damian Lillard a much better chance to win championships than the Heat would have. – 2:29 PM
The Bucks give Damian Lillard a much better chance to win championships than the Heat would have. – 2:29 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Obviously, a #Celtics package for Lillard would’ve centered around Brogdon’s contract, but that wouldn’t have been guaranteed to return additional picks for Portland. Could Rob and years of 1R picks reached the value of this MIL deal? Those future Bucks picks are hard to beat.. – 2:29 PM
Obviously, a #Celtics package for Lillard would’ve centered around Brogdon’s contract, but that wouldn’t have been guaranteed to return additional picks for Portland. Could Rob and years of 1R picks reached the value of this MIL deal? Those future Bucks picks are hard to beat.. – 2:29 PM
The Ringer @ringernba
The rest of the East seeing Dame and Giannis team up pic.twitter.com/15PEOwjHOz – 2:29 PM
The rest of the East seeing Dame and Giannis team up pic.twitter.com/15PEOwjHOz – 2:29 PM
Jake Madison @NOLAJake
Love this the Blazers. Once they flip Jrue it’ll be 2 first round picks and Ayton.
Bucks get Lillard so they win. Him and Giannis are gonna be fun.
Suns…you sure about this live because Nurkic isn’t good – 2:28 PM
Love this the Blazers. Once they flip Jrue it’ll be 2 first round picks and Ayton.
Bucks get Lillard so they win. Him and Giannis are gonna be fun.
Suns…you sure about this live because Nurkic isn’t good – 2:28 PM
Brian Geltzeiler @BGeltzNBA
Don’t like what Phoenix did in getting involved in this Lillard trade. Nurkic is a bad contract and always hurt. Although Allen helps, Little and Johnson haven’t proven that they can even be rotation players. Would have been better off sticking with Ayton – 2:28 PM
Don’t like what Phoenix did in getting involved in this Lillard trade. Nurkic is a bad contract and always hurt. Although Allen helps, Little and Johnson haven’t proven that they can even be rotation players. Would have been better off sticking with Ayton – 2:28 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
It would be a star-studded series if this season’s Finals is a rematch of 2021 between the Bucks and Suns.
MIL: Giannis, Dame, Middleton, Lopez
PHX: KD, Booker, Beal, Nurkic – 2:28 PM
It would be a star-studded series if this season’s Finals is a rematch of 2021 between the Bucks and Suns.
MIL: Giannis, Dame, Middleton, Lopez
PHX: KD, Booker, Beal, Nurkic – 2:28 PM
Andy Larsen @andyblarsen
That’s absolutely the most fun Lillard trade that could have happened, I’m absolutely thrilled with that – 2:27 PM
That’s absolutely the most fun Lillard trade that could have happened, I’m absolutely thrilled with that – 2:27 PM
Howard Beck @HowardBeck
Someone, please check on all the poor souls who for months insisted — with absolute certitude, bordering on sanctimony — that Dame could *only* end up in Miami, because, er, reasons. – 2:27 PM
Someone, please check on all the poor souls who for months insisted — with absolute certitude, bordering on sanctimony — that Dame could *only* end up in Miami, because, er, reasons. – 2:27 PM
Alex Kennedy @AlexKennedyNBA
Last year, Damian Lillard was asked by GQ who he’d want to play with:
“I would pick Giannis… Just the dominance, somebody that’s going to get to the rim. He’s a good playmaker, a good defender, disruptive, the way he plays complements the way I play. I would bring something to… – 2:27 PM
Last year, Damian Lillard was asked by GQ who he’d want to play with:
“I would pick Giannis… Just the dominance, somebody that’s going to get to the rim. He’s a good playmaker, a good defender, disruptive, the way he plays complements the way I play. I would bring something to… – 2:27 PM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
The Bucks are now East favorites.
As amazing as Jrue Holiday is on D, he was an Eric Bledsoe level efficiency scorer in the playoffs:
17.9 points on 45.1% from 2 and 33.1% from 3
Now Damian Lillard will have by far the best supporting cast of his career. Incredible upgrade. pic.twitter.com/FmZ1AixY3L – 2:27 PM
The Bucks are now East favorites.
As amazing as Jrue Holiday is on D, he was an Eric Bledsoe level efficiency scorer in the playoffs:
17.9 points on 45.1% from 2 and 33.1% from 3
Now Damian Lillard will have by far the best supporting cast of his career. Incredible upgrade. pic.twitter.com/FmZ1AixY3L – 2:27 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Confirming Damian Lillard to the Milwaukee Bucks as part of a massive three team deal, sources tell @YahooSports. Woj first with the news – 2:26 PM
Confirming Damian Lillard to the Milwaukee Bucks as part of a massive three team deal, sources tell @YahooSports. Woj first with the news – 2:26 PM
Chris Haynes @ChrisBHaynes
In a Fresno barbershop called Phase II a few months ago, Giannis Antetokounmpo was asked of the one player he would like to play with. His response was Damian Lillard. – 2:26 PM
In a Fresno barbershop called Phase II a few months ago, Giannis Antetokounmpo was asked of the one player he would like to play with. His response was Damian Lillard. – 2:26 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
Milwaukee got Lillard for Jrue Holiday, Grayson Allen and a first-round pick. – 2:25 PM
Milwaukee got Lillard for Jrue Holiday, Grayson Allen and a first-round pick. – 2:25 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
Instant reactions to the big trade! Going to be a GREAT one.
Dame to the Bucks
Nurkic going to the Suns
Jrue and Ayton to the Blazers
youtube.com/live/N3kd5jbof… – 2:25 PM
Instant reactions to the big trade! Going to be a GREAT one.
Dame to the Bucks Nurkic going to the Suns Jrue and Ayton to the Blazersyoutube.com/live/N3kd5jbof… – 2:25 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Damian Lillard trade: All-Star point guard dealt to Bucks as part of three-team deal, per report
cbssports.com/nba/news/damia… – 2:25 PM
Damian Lillard trade: All-Star point guard dealt to Bucks as part of three-team deal, per report
cbssports.com/nba/news/damia… – 2:25 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Giannis dropped that bombshell at just the right time it seems. Bucks gonna be a scary sight with Dame in the mix! – 2:25 PM
Giannis dropped that bombshell at just the right time it seems. Bucks gonna be a scary sight with Dame in the mix! – 2:25 PM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
The Bucks heard Giannis … and acted. Quickly …
Quite a new star duo in the East: Giannis and Dame – 2:25 PM
The Bucks heard Giannis … and acted. Quickly …
Quite a new star duo in the East: Giannis and Dame – 2:25 PM
Yossi Gozlan @YossiGozlan
Jerami Grant could be a trade candidate to watch now that the Portland Trail Blazers have finally traded Damian Lillard.
He will become trade-eligible starting on January 15 after signing a five year, $160 million deal.
I would also imagine Jrue Holiday can also be had. – 2:24 PM
Jerami Grant could be a trade candidate to watch now that the Portland Trail Blazers have finally traded Damian Lillard.
He will become trade-eligible starting on January 15 after signing a five year, $160 million deal.
I would also imagine Jrue Holiday can also be had. – 2:24 PM
Evan Sidery @esidery
Full terms of the Damian Lillard blockbuster:
Bucks receive = Damian Lillard
Blazers receive = Jrue Holiday, Deandre Ayton, Toumani Camara, 2029 unprotected 1st via Bucks, unprotected swaps in 2028 and 2030 via Bucks
Suns receive = Jusuf Nurkic, Grayson Allen, Nassir Little,… pic.twitter.com/mQYnyiUg3J – 2:24 PM
Full terms of the Damian Lillard blockbuster:
Bucks receive = Damian Lillard
Blazers receive = Jrue Holiday, Deandre Ayton, Toumani Camara, 2029 unprotected 1st via Bucks, unprotected swaps in 2028 and 2030 via Bucks
Suns receive = Jusuf Nurkic, Grayson Allen, Nassir Little,… pic.twitter.com/mQYnyiUg3J – 2:24 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
The Celtics targeting Dame Lillard on defense for an entire series pic.twitter.com/5GUdO85zDP – 2:24 PM
The Celtics targeting Dame Lillard on defense for an entire series pic.twitter.com/5GUdO85zDP – 2:24 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
I had thrown out a Blazers-Bucks-Suns Damian Lillard trade (bit.ly/3ETbb7C), but didn’t think it was realistic. Thought the Suns would want Jrue Holiday, the return for Portland wasn’t good enough, etc. Didn’t think Phoenix would settle for the deal that just went down – 2:24 PM
I had thrown out a Blazers-Bucks-Suns Damian Lillard trade (bit.ly/3ETbb7C), but didn’t think it was realistic. Thought the Suns would want Jrue Holiday, the return for Portland wasn’t good enough, etc. Didn’t think Phoenix would settle for the deal that just went down – 2:24 PM
Eric Woodyard @E_Woodyard
Dame to Milwaukee … Wow! I didn’t see that coming. It’s about to get scary in the East. – 2:23 PM
Dame to Milwaukee … Wow! I didn’t see that coming. It’s about to get scary in the East. – 2:23 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
The Bucks should absolutely retire Jrue Holiday’s number. They don’t win a title without him, and now he gets them Dame. – 2:23 PM
The Bucks should absolutely retire Jrue Holiday’s number. They don’t win a title without him, and now he gets them Dame. – 2:23 PM
Synergy Sports Tech @SynergySST
15 NBA players used over 25 possessions per game last season. Damian Lillard finished 2nd in scoring efficiency in that group behind only Kevin Durant. – 2:23 PM
15 NBA players used over 25 possessions per game last season. Damian Lillard finished 2nd in scoring efficiency in that group behind only Kevin Durant. – 2:23 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
DAMIAN LILLARD AND GIANNIS ANTETOKOUNMPO ON THE SAME TEAM
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/15… – 2:23 PM
DAMIAN LILLARD AND GIANNIS ANTETOKOUNMPO ON THE SAME TEAM
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/15… – 2:23 PM
Evan Sidery @esidery
Full terms of the Damian Lillard blockbuster:
Bucks receive = Damian Lillard
Blazers receive = Jrue Holiday, Deandre Ayton, Toumani Camara, 2029 unprotected 1st via Bucks, unprotected swaps in 2028 and 2030 via Bucks
Suns receive = Jusuf Nurkic, Grayson Allen, Nasir Little,… pic.twitter.com/FiHv4atBI8 – 2:22 PM
Full terms of the Damian Lillard blockbuster:
Bucks receive = Damian Lillard
Blazers receive = Jrue Holiday, Deandre Ayton, Toumani Camara, 2029 unprotected 1st via Bucks, unprotected swaps in 2028 and 2030 via Bucks
Suns receive = Jusuf Nurkic, Grayson Allen, Nasir Little,… pic.twitter.com/FiHv4atBI8 – 2:22 PM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
Giannis and Lillard together with the Bucks pic.twitter.com/YTgeXEfiip – 2:22 PM
Giannis and Lillard together with the Bucks pic.twitter.com/YTgeXEfiip – 2:22 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
So for Damian Lillard, the Blazers ended up getting:
Deandre Ayton
Jrue Holiday (who they’ll try to flip)
Toumani Camara
2029 MIL first-round pick
Swaps in 2028, 2030
They decided that was better than what they could have gotten with the Heat involved. – 2:22 PM
So for Damian Lillard, the Blazers ended up getting:
Deandre Ayton
Jrue Holiday (who they’ll try to flip)
Toumani Camara
2029 MIL first-round pick
Swaps in 2028, 2030
They decided that was better than what they could have gotten with the Heat involved. – 2:22 PM
Chris Herrington @ChrisHerrington
First thoughts aren’t even about Dame: Don’t like the Suns punting on Ayton for that return and WHERE IS JRUE GOING? – 2:21 PM
First thoughts aren’t even about Dame: Don’t like the Suns punting on Ayton for that return and WHERE IS JRUE GOING? – 2:21 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Bucks trade for Dame Lillard
The Heat: pic.twitter.com/gsIPH2PnhO – 2:20 PM
Bucks trade for Dame Lillard
The Heat: pic.twitter.com/gsIPH2PnhO – 2:20 PM
Alexis Morgan @alexismorgan
Damian Lillard: I only want to go to Miami.
Portland: pic.twitter.com/jcH3PGrw17 – 2:19 PM
Damian Lillard: I only want to go to Miami.
Portland: pic.twitter.com/jcH3PGrw17 – 2:19 PM
Chris Haynes @ChrisBHaynes
Portland is trading Damian Lillard to Milwaukee as part of a three-team trade, sources say. Deandre Ayton is going to Portland and Jusuf Nurkic is headed to Phoenix. – 2:19 PM
Portland is trading Damian Lillard to Milwaukee as part of a three-team trade, sources say. Deandre Ayton is going to Portland and Jusuf Nurkic is headed to Phoenix. – 2:19 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
Sources: Portland, Milwaukee and Phoenix have agreed to a three-team trade:
Bucks get: Damian Lillard
Suns: Jusuf Nurkic
Blazers: Deandre Ayton – 2:18 PM
Sources: Portland, Milwaukee and Phoenix have agreed to a three-team trade:
Bucks get: Damian Lillard
Suns: Jusuf Nurkic
Blazers: Deandre Ayton – 2:18 PM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
BREAKING: The Portland Trail Blazers are trading guard Damian Lillard to the Milwaukee Bucks, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/FRgQyDVjQG – 2:16 PM
BREAKING: The Portland Trail Blazers are trading guard Damian Lillard to the Milwaukee Bucks, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/FRgQyDVjQG – 2:16 PM
Josh Martin @Bulls_Wire
Are the Chicago Bulls one of the worst-possible landing spots for Damian Lillard in a trade? bullswire.usatoday.com/2023/09/27/chi… – 1:46 PM
Are the Chicago Bulls one of the worst-possible landing spots for Damian Lillard in a trade? bullswire.usatoday.com/2023/09/27/chi… – 1:46 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Caleb Martin on his low-key offseason, Heat role, Damian Lillard speculation and more miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… – 12:59 PM
Caleb Martin on his low-key offseason, Heat role, Damian Lillard speculation and more miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… – 12:59 PM
Mike Richman @mikegrich
I have simply had too much exposure to the Miami Heat fanbase. I need a Damian Lillard Trade Saga resolution so TimmyHeat4L503 stops lecturing me about loyalty and relevance. – 12:45 PM
I have simply had too much exposure to the Miami Heat fanbase. I need a Damian Lillard Trade Saga resolution so TimmyHeat4L503 stops lecturing me about loyalty and relevance. – 12:45 PM
Aaron J. Fentress @AaronJFentress
At this point, maybe the Blazers should trade for Deandre Ayton, acquire a legit starting small forward and see if Damian Lillard would view that as an upgrade and then they could end this madness.
If Lillard and Billups can get through to Ayton, and they add a vet starting SF… pic.twitter.com/FFRuo4uoY2 – 12:38 PM
At this point, maybe the Blazers should trade for Deandre Ayton, acquire a legit starting small forward and see if Damian Lillard would view that as an upgrade and then they could end this madness.
If Lillard and Billups can get through to Ayton, and they add a vet starting SF… pic.twitter.com/FFRuo4uoY2 – 12:38 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Report: “Growing consensus” Damian Lillard will be a member of the Heat
nbcsports.com/nba/news/repor… – 12:37 PM
Report: “Growing consensus” Damian Lillard will be a member of the Heat
nbcsports.com/nba/news/repor… – 12:37 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
ASK IRA: Where is the line in the Lillard cost-benefit analysis for Heat? sun-sentinel.com/2023/09/27/ask… – 11:11 AM
ASK IRA: Where is the line in the Lillard cost-benefit analysis for Heat? sun-sentinel.com/2023/09/27/ask… – 11:11 AM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
NEW: It has been a low-key offseason for Caleb Martin. Martin on staying under the radar this summer, what he worked to improve on, his Heat role, what Miami means to him, the Damian Lillard speculation and other stuff miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… – 10:19 AM
NEW: It has been a low-key offseason for Caleb Martin. Martin on staying under the radar this summer, what he worked to improve on, his Heat role, what Miami means to him, the Damian Lillard speculation and other stuff miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… – 10:19 AM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
FWIW – growing consensus from around league that Miami will indeed be destination for Dame. We’ll see. – 9:16 AM
FWIW – growing consensus from around league that Miami will indeed be destination for Dame. We’ll see. – 9:16 AM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
NEW @TheCrossover Pod w/@Herring_NBA and @RohanNadkarni:
Is Lillard the new Kawhi for the Raps?
Miami’s response
Are the Magic this years Kings? open.spotify.com/episode/1kUHkp… – 9:00 AM
NEW @TheCrossover Pod w/@Herring_NBA and @RohanNadkarni:
Is Lillard the new Kawhi for the Raps?Miami’s response Are the Magic this years Kings? open.spotify.com/episode/1kUHkp… – 9:00 AM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Where is the line in the Lillard cost-benefit analysis for Heat? Latest “Ask Ira” at sun-sentinel.com/2023/09/27/ask… Plus: From in to out?; More chips on shoulders? – 8:03 AM
Where is the line in the Lillard cost-benefit analysis for Heat? Latest “Ask Ira” at sun-sentinel.com/2023/09/27/ask… Plus: From in to out?; More chips on shoulders? – 8:03 AM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Damian Lillard will be traded this afternoon. I say this because @Anthony_Chiang and I are taping a pod this afternoon and we both fully expect it to be ruined midway through. – 7:50 AM
Damian Lillard will be traded this afternoon. I say this because @Anthony_Chiang and I are taping a pod this afternoon and we both fully expect it to be ruined midway through. – 7:50 AM
Ethan J. Skolnick @EthanJSkolnick
This morning, @5OTF_ is the #1 local basketball podcast in the country.
Thanks again to all the listeners & sponsors. And to Dame Lillard for asking for a trade. 😂
chartable.com/charts/itunes/… – 7:39 AM
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Thanks again to all the listeners & sponsors. And to Dame Lillard for asking for a trade. 😂
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Josh Martin @Bulls_Wire
The Chicago Bulls are reportedly one of six teams to have shown an interest in a Damian Lillard trade. bullswire.usatoday.com/2023/09/27/chi… – 7:05 AM
The Chicago Bulls are reportedly one of six teams to have shown an interest in a Damian Lillard trade. bullswire.usatoday.com/2023/09/27/chi… – 7:05 AM
Bill Simmons @BillSimmons
New BS Podcast!
—Could our Dame Trade Hostage Crisis almost be over? Toronto? Someone else? What’s the perfect Dame team? W/ Big Wos
—Cleveland’s lethal D, Miami’s space and motion apex, Mac Jones and 2023 NFL tanking possibilities w/ @mlombardiNFL
spotify.link/vDQEMsHzqDb – 2:01 AM
New BS Podcast!
—Could our Dame Trade Hostage Crisis almost be over? Toronto? Someone else? What’s the perfect Dame team? W/ Big Wos
—Cleveland’s lethal D, Miami’s space and motion apex, Mac Jones and 2023 NFL tanking possibilities w/ @mlombardiNFL
spotify.link/vDQEMsHzqDb – 2:01 AM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
#Celtics entering camp healthy, Giannis & the #Bucks facing an uncertain future, #76ers with no clarity on the Lillard front and it appears like momentum is building against the #Heat adding Lillard. Boston has to begin the season as prohibitive east favorites. – 11:20 PM
#Celtics entering camp healthy, Giannis & the #Bucks facing an uncertain future, #76ers with no clarity on the Lillard front and it appears like momentum is building against the #Heat adding Lillard. Boston has to begin the season as prohibitive east favorites. – 11:20 PM
Jake Madison @NOLAJake
Lillard to Philly
Harden to Chicago
DDR to Toronto
OG to Portland
Picks for whoever needs picks – 8:42 PM
Lillard to Philly
Harden to Chicago
DDR to Toronto
OG to Portland
Picks for whoever needs picks – 8:42 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
I have solved the Harden-Dame crisis pic.twitter.com/Z5fIOM1w71 – 8:32 PM
I have solved the Harden-Dame crisis pic.twitter.com/Z5fIOM1w71 – 8:32 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
10 potential Deandre Ayton trades to facilitate Damian Lillard blockbuster deal – bit.ly/3ETbb7C via @PHNX_Suns pic.twitter.com/OXuSrrtATl – 8:02 PM
10 potential Deandre Ayton trades to facilitate Damian Lillard blockbuster deal – bit.ly/3ETbb7C via @PHNX_Suns pic.twitter.com/OXuSrrtATl – 8:02 PM
Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
What would be a reasonable Heat offer for Lillard? Veteran scout weighs in: miamiherald.com/sports/spt-col… – 7:30 PM
What would be a reasonable Heat offer for Lillard? Veteran scout weighs in: miamiherald.com/sports/spt-col… – 7:30 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Where does the Heat’s pursuit of Damian Lillard stand with most training camps around the NBA opening in one week? An update miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… – 7:04 PM
Where does the Heat’s pursuit of Damian Lillard stand with most training camps around the NBA opening in one week? An update miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… – 7:04 PM
Mike Finger @mikefinger
Damian Lillard isn’t coming to San Antonio. But in a few years, in “the new free agency,” some well-paid, unfulfilled star might see the Spurs as his best option. And by then, the franchise might be ready for a Kawhi-style trade in reverse. expressnews.com/sports/spurs/a… – 6:27 PM
Damian Lillard isn’t coming to San Antonio. But in a few years, in “the new free agency,” some well-paid, unfulfilled star might see the Spurs as his best option. And by then, the franchise might be ready for a Kawhi-style trade in reverse. expressnews.com/sports/spurs/a… – 6:27 PM
Evan Sidery @esidery
The Trail Blazers have “long coveted” OG Anunoby, per @WolstatSun (torontosun.com/sports/basketb…).
Anunoby, Gradey Dick and multiple first-round picks would presumably be the main trade assets the Raptors offer up for Damian Lillard. pic.twitter.com/zkyABBF4tj – 6:13 PM
The Trail Blazers have “long coveted” OG Anunoby, per @WolstatSun (torontosun.com/sports/basketb…).
Anunoby, Gradey Dick and multiple first-round picks would presumably be the main trade assets the Raptors offer up for Damian Lillard. pic.twitter.com/zkyABBF4tj – 6:13 PM
Evan Sidery @esidery
The Trail Blazers have “long coveted” OG Anunoby, per @WolstatSun torontosun.com/sports/basketb…).
Anunoby, Gradey Dick and multiple first-round picks would presumably be the main trade assets the Raptors offer up for Damian Lillard. pic.twitter.com/wenKugK9zv – 6:12 PM
The Trail Blazers have “long coveted” OG Anunoby, per @WolstatSun torontosun.com/sports/basketb…).
Anunoby, Gradey Dick and multiple first-round picks would presumably be the main trade assets the Raptors offer up for Damian Lillard. pic.twitter.com/wenKugK9zv – 6:12 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
From earlier — ASK IRA: Is there something to be said with Lillard about nothing being said by Heat? sun-sentinel.com/2023/09/26/ask… – 5:16 PM
From earlier — ASK IRA: Is there something to be said with Lillard about nothing being said by Heat? sun-sentinel.com/2023/09/26/ask… – 5:16 PM
More on this storyline
Tyler Herro: What he said -via Twitter @raf_tyler / September 27, 2023
Barry Jackson: And Heat never felt compelled to call and improve their offer for Damian Lillard. Last year’s playoff run left them feeling, well, not desperate. -via Twitter @flasportsbuzz / September 27, 2023
Josh Richardson: Well… i think we all know what my number will be now lol -via Twitter @J_Rich1 / September 27, 2023