Damian Lillard in latest track: 'You should know that they’re the ones who chose another mission'
As Lillard heads to Milwaukee, he released the song “Farewell” on his Dame Dolla YouTube page a few hours after the reported trade. It included noteworthy lyrics amid his Portland exit. I can never be replaced They’ll know sooner than later. An arrow pointed at who Assumed it was greater. Amazing what I get In return for this labor. I continue leaving trails, But won’t be for the Blazers. To the fans, man, I love you. It’s unconditional. Reasons for me leaving the city’s Nothing typical, So it’s imperative Not to believe the narrative. Just know that what I left Is better than what I inherited. I leave at peace Because I know in the end, That this is business. Hope you remember all the things You got to sit and witness. In the future, man, I hope We greet with hugs and kisses, But you should know that they’re the ones Who chose another mission
Source: Michael Scotto @ HoopsHype
Source: Michael Scotto @ HoopsHype
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Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
“This has got to be best case scenario.”
@AustinRivers25 reacts to the Portland Trail Blazers trading Damian Lillard to the Milwaukee Bucks
@TermineRadio | @Jumpshot8 pic.twitter.com/h57Qza0SFJ – 10:19 AM
“This has got to be best case scenario.”
@AustinRivers25 reacts to the Portland Trail Blazers trading Damian Lillard to the Milwaukee Bucks
@TermineRadio | @Jumpshot8 pic.twitter.com/h57Qza0SFJ – 10:19 AM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Damian Lillard trade: Two NBA win-total picks worth considering after blockbuster deal
(By @its_ameericle)
cbssports.com/nba/news/damia… – 10:18 AM
Damian Lillard trade: Two NBA win-total picks worth considering after blockbuster deal
(By @its_ameericle)
cbssports.com/nba/news/damia… – 10:18 AM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
The Heat wanted to offer Tyler Herro, Nikola Jovic, 3 first-round picks, first-round pick swaps and multiple second-round picks for Damian Lillard, but Portland had no interest, per @ShamsCharania. pic.twitter.com/pPV6zNYtA6 – 10:13 AM
The Heat wanted to offer Tyler Herro, Nikola Jovic, 3 first-round picks, first-round pick swaps and multiple second-round picks for Damian Lillard, but Portland had no interest, per @ShamsCharania. pic.twitter.com/pPV6zNYtA6 – 10:13 AM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Next summer, when Giannis will have to decide if he wants to commit to spending the rest of his prime in Milwaukee:
Brook Lopez will be 36
Dame Lillard will be 34
Khris Middleton will be 33
And the Bucks have zero draft capital to use via trade to improve the team
Just sayin’ – 10:10 AM
Next summer, when Giannis will have to decide if he wants to commit to spending the rest of his prime in Milwaukee:
Brook Lopez will be 36
Dame Lillard will be 34
Khris Middleton will be 33
And the Bucks have zero draft capital to use via trade to improve the team
Just sayin’ – 10:10 AM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
One could think player empowerment stopped at Damian Lillard. Or…Giannis Antetokounmpo trumped it. Big bank take little bank, all the way to June (the Bucks hope) sports.yahoo.com/after-acquirin… – 10:08 AM
One could think player empowerment stopped at Damian Lillard. Or…Giannis Antetokounmpo trumped it. Big bank take little bank, all the way to June (the Bucks hope) sports.yahoo.com/after-acquirin… – 10:08 AM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Damian Lillard wasn’t traded to the Heat, and it’s one of the biggest wins for teams in NBA’s player-empowerment era
(By @SamQuinnCBS)
cbssports.com/nba/news/damia… – 10:08 AM
Damian Lillard wasn’t traded to the Heat, and it’s one of the biggest wins for teams in NBA’s player-empowerment era
(By @SamQuinnCBS)
cbssports.com/nba/news/damia… – 10:08 AM
Bobby Marks @BobbyMarks42
Some post Damian Lillard trade notes
1. Lillard and Jrue Holiday are the only 2 players that are required to report and pass a physical.
2. Until both players pass their physical, Jrue Holiday cannot be traded.
3. Teams have access to player medicals. I don’t see an issue… – 10:07 AM
Some post Damian Lillard trade notes
1. Lillard and Jrue Holiday are the only 2 players that are required to report and pass a physical.
2. Until both players pass their physical, Jrue Holiday cannot be traded.
3. Teams have access to player medicals. I don’t see an issue… – 10:07 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
From Wednesday:
Deandre Ayton era over in Phoenix: Suns trade big to Blazers, Damian Lillard headed to Bucks tinyurl.com/5cw6ucym
‘They clearly just wanted to get rid of him’: Charles Barkley on Suns trading Deandre Ayton (w/video) #Suns #RipCity tinyurl.com/2s4ya33r – 10:03 AM
From Wednesday:
Deandre Ayton era over in Phoenix: Suns trade big to Blazers, Damian Lillard headed to Bucks tinyurl.com/5cw6ucym
‘They clearly just wanted to get rid of him’: Charles Barkley on Suns trading Deandre Ayton (w/video) #Suns #RipCity tinyurl.com/2s4ya33r – 10:03 AM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Multiple reports, including from @michaelgrange and @WolstatSun, say Raps wouldn’t part with OG or Scottie (or Pascal) in Dame deal. Obviously nearly impossible to get deal done without those guys. But you know what: I agree with that assessment by Raps. – 10:02 AM
Multiple reports, including from @michaelgrange and @WolstatSun, say Raps wouldn’t part with OG or Scottie (or Pascal) in Dame deal. Obviously nearly impossible to get deal done without those guys. But you know what: I agree with that assessment by Raps. – 10:02 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Dame as a Blazer:
— 1st in PTS
— 1st in PPG
— 2nd in AST
— 3rd in APG
— 1st in 3P
— 1st in FTM
— 1st in 30pt games
— 1st in 40pt games
— 1st in 50pt games
Top __ Trail Blazer ever. pic.twitter.com/zbt45oZK9U – 10:00 AM
Dame as a Blazer:
— 1st in PTS
— 1st in PPG
— 2nd in AST
— 3rd in APG
— 1st in 3P
— 1st in FTM
— 1st in 30pt games
— 1st in 40pt games
— 1st in 50pt games
Top __ Trail Blazer ever. pic.twitter.com/zbt45oZK9U – 10:00 AM
Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
Per Shams, Blazers asked for Jimmy or Bam as part of Lillard package. Jimmy or Bam has been the request when Heat inquired about 2 other All Stars in recent years, per source. – 9:54 AM
Per Shams, Blazers asked for Jimmy or Bam as part of Lillard package. Jimmy or Bam has been the request when Heat inquired about 2 other All Stars in recent years, per source. – 9:54 AM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Miami calling Portland after Dame said he wanted to be in Miami, and them saying “yeah, we’ll take Jimmy or Bam off your hands” is insane lol
Unserious – 9:49 AM
Miami calling Portland after Dame said he wanted to be in Miami, and them saying “yeah, we’ll take Jimmy or Bam off your hands” is insane lol
Unserious – 9:49 AM
Sam Amick @sam_amick
From Miami-or-bust to Milwaukee : A behind-the-scenes look at how, acrimony and all, Damian Lillard and the Trail Blazers both got what they wanted in the end, at @TheAthletic (w/ @ShamsCharania)
theathletic.com/4908586/2023/0… – 9:49 AM
From Miami-or-bust to Milwaukee : A behind-the-scenes look at how, acrimony and all, Damian Lillard and the Trail Blazers both got what they wanted in the end, at @TheAthletic (w/ @ShamsCharania)
theathletic.com/4908586/2023/0… – 9:49 AM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
The Hoop Collective with @WindhorstESPN (and @TimBontemps) reacts to the Dame deal: youtu.be/kM2SD8kVUwU?si… – 9:49 AM
The Hoop Collective with @WindhorstESPN (and @TimBontemps) reacts to the Dame deal: youtu.be/kM2SD8kVUwU?si… – 9:49 AM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
With Damian Lillard Trade, Bucks Masterfully Answer Giannis’s Call to Win Now si.com/nba/2023/09/28… via @SInow – 9:47 AM
With Damian Lillard Trade, Bucks Masterfully Answer Giannis’s Call to Win Now si.com/nba/2023/09/28… via @SInow – 9:47 AM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
The Hoop Collective’s reaction to the Dame deal: youtu.be/kM2SD8kVUwU?si… @WindhorstESPN @TimBontemps – 9:47 AM
The Hoop Collective’s reaction to the Dame deal: youtu.be/kM2SD8kVUwU?si… @WindhorstESPN @TimBontemps – 9:47 AM
Bill Reiter @sportsreiter
The radio show is live from 10-noon ET on @CBSSportsRadio: Lillard bombshell, Milwuakee’s stealth success, Lions-Packers, @TyDunne, NFL Bets, sad @PrettyDaddyCBS’s Buy/Sell, MLB playoff picture, movie time, Messi, more.
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Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Damian Lillard releases song “Farewell” after trade to Bucks sportando.basketball/en/damian-lill… – 9:40 AM
Damian Lillard releases song “Farewell” after trade to Bucks sportando.basketball/en/damian-lill… – 9:40 AM
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Reporting on Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future after the Damian Lillard trade, Jrue Holiday potential trade destinations, why Jerami Grant is a trade deadline candidate to monitor, Cameron Payne and Jaylen Nowell free agency updates, and more on @hoopshype. hoopshype.com/lists/nba-rumo… – 9:32 AM
Reporting on Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future after the Damian Lillard trade, Jrue Holiday potential trade destinations, why Jerami Grant is a trade deadline candidate to monitor, Cameron Payne and Jaylen Nowell free agency updates, and more on @hoopshype. hoopshype.com/lists/nba-rumo… – 9:32 AM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
Hall of Fame coach and former Bucks head coach, @CoachKarl22, joins @TheFrankIsola & @Scalabrine now to discuss the Damian Lillard trade!
📻Listen Live: siriusxm.us/NBARadioLive pic.twitter.com/qlRawskqqf – 9:29 AM
Hall of Fame coach and former Bucks head coach, @CoachKarl22, joins @TheFrankIsola & @Scalabrine now to discuss the Damian Lillard trade!
📻Listen Live: siriusxm.us/NBARadioLive pic.twitter.com/qlRawskqqf – 9:29 AM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Countdown to camp: What’s the point? In the wake of Lillard loss, is there a Plan B to salvage? sun-sentinel.com/2023/09/28/cou… Turning back to Kyle Lowry would be arguably the most unexpected outcome of the offseason. – 9:25 AM
Countdown to camp: What’s the point? In the wake of Lillard loss, is there a Plan B to salvage? sun-sentinel.com/2023/09/28/cou… Turning back to Kyle Lowry would be arguably the most unexpected outcome of the offseason. – 9:25 AM
Get Up @GetUpESPN
“Any team who’s trying to win and is trying to really keep up with this arms race now in the East with Milwaukee attracting Damian Lillard in this deal, they want in on Jrue Holiday.”
—@wojespn pic.twitter.com/cbfQT0yimI – 9:23 AM
“Any team who’s trying to win and is trying to really keep up with this arms race now in the East with Milwaukee attracting Damian Lillard in this deal, they want in on Jrue Holiday.”
—@wojespn pic.twitter.com/cbfQT0yimI – 9:23 AM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
How the Damian Lillard-Bucks blockbuster came together amid Lillard working out at Blazers practice facility over past two weeks, an ongoing public and behind-scenes saga, and Milwaukee changing the NBA landscape again.
At @TheAthletic with @sam_amick: theathletic.com/4908586/2023/0… – 9:20 AM
How the Damian Lillard-Bucks blockbuster came together amid Lillard working out at Blazers practice facility over past two weeks, an ongoing public and behind-scenes saga, and Milwaukee changing the NBA landscape again.
At @TheAthletic with @sam_amick: theathletic.com/4908586/2023/0… – 9:20 AM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
New: Winners and losers from the Damian Lillard trade. allucanheat.com/2023/09/28/win… – 9:14 AM
New: Winners and losers from the Damian Lillard trade. allucanheat.com/2023/09/28/win… – 9:14 AM
Get Up @GetUpESPN
“What happens with Jrue Holiday and where he ends up in the next couple of weeks could be a bigger outcome on an NBA title than this trade with Dame Lillard.”
👀 @WindhorstESPN pic.twitter.com/C2gssbdvFt – 9:07 AM
“What happens with Jrue Holiday and where he ends up in the next couple of weeks could be a bigger outcome on an NBA title than this trade with Dame Lillard.”
👀 @WindhorstESPN pic.twitter.com/C2gssbdvFt – 9:07 AM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
ICYMI — on The Raptors and Dame and now more unanswered questions, including a Pascal Siakam update: sportsnet.ca/nba/article/no… – 8:59 AM
ICYMI — on The Raptors and Dame and now more unanswered questions, including a Pascal Siakam update: sportsnet.ca/nba/article/no… – 8:59 AM
Get Up @GetUpESPN
“It’s a Grade-A blockbuster. … You get Dame Lillard, you’re going to be a top five, maybe top three offensive team.”
—@WindhorstESPN on the Bucks pic.twitter.com/GtIZcedTPo – 8:47 AM
“It’s a Grade-A blockbuster. … You get Dame Lillard, you’re going to be a top five, maybe top three offensive team.”
—@WindhorstESPN on the Bucks pic.twitter.com/GtIZcedTPo – 8:47 AM
Tom Ziller @teamziller
* Does this lock in a decade of excellence for the Bucks?
* Can Vogel and Peer Pressure fix Nurkic?
* What will the Blazers get for Jrue?
My 3 questions about the Dame trade: open.substack.com/pub/ziller/p/3… pic.twitter.com/oK4G2qsdiP – 8:27 AM
* Does this lock in a decade of excellence for the Bucks?
* Can Vogel and Peer Pressure fix Nurkic?
* What will the Blazers get for Jrue?
My 3 questions about the Dame trade: open.substack.com/pub/ziller/p/3… pic.twitter.com/oK4G2qsdiP – 8:27 AM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Come listen to @ByTimReynolds and I react to the Damian Lillard trade and try to explain what happened. Also, what’s next for the Heat? miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia…
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hea… – 8:22 AM
Come listen to @ByTimReynolds and I react to the Damian Lillard trade and try to explain what happened. Also, what’s next for the Heat? miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia…
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hea… – 8:22 AM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
From yesterday: Three months after Damian Lillard named the Heat his preferred trade destination, the Trail Blazers dealt him to the Bucks. What happened in the Heat’s pursuit of Lillard, what Lillard’s agent had to say and other details miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… – 8:21 AM
From yesterday: Three months after Damian Lillard named the Heat his preferred trade destination, the Trail Blazers dealt him to the Bucks. What happened in the Heat’s pursuit of Lillard, what Lillard’s agent had to say and other details miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… – 8:21 AM
Tom Haberstroh @tomhaberstroh
The Dame trade proved once again that if you want to know the next blockbuster trade in the NBA, go back and watch the All-Star drafts closely. Well, I did it so you don’t have to. tomthefinder.com/p/how-the-nba-… – 8:11 AM
The Dame trade proved once again that if you want to know the next blockbuster trade in the NBA, go back and watch the All-Star drafts closely. Well, I did it so you don’t have to. tomthefinder.com/p/how-the-nba-… – 8:11 AM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Egg on the Heat’s face, or never a fair crack at landing Lillard? Latest “Ask Ira” at sun-sentinel.com/2023/09/28/ask… Plus: The Holiday option; How much ground lost? – 8:10 AM
Egg on the Heat’s face, or never a fair crack at landing Lillard? Latest “Ask Ira” at sun-sentinel.com/2023/09/28/ask… Plus: The Holiday option; How much ground lost? – 8:10 AM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
Damian Lillard is heading to Milwaukee to team up with Giannis Antetokounmpo!
Give @TheFrankIsola and @Scalabrine a call to react to the blockbuster trade
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#FearTheDeer pic.twitter.com/nbCVAQuDiV – 8:06 AM
Damian Lillard is heading to Milwaukee to team up with Giannis Antetokounmpo!
Give @TheFrankIsola and @Scalabrine a call to react to the blockbuster trade
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#FearTheDeer pic.twitter.com/nbCVAQuDiV – 8:06 AM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
Portland Trailblazers trade Damian Lillard to the Milwaukee Bucks.
@AustinRivers25 joined @TermineRadio & @JumpShot8 for reaction to the blockbuster trade. pic.twitter.com/yEaGIfzaOq – 8:00 AM
Portland Trailblazers trade Damian Lillard to the Milwaukee Bucks.
@AustinRivers25 joined @TermineRadio & @JumpShot8 for reaction to the blockbuster trade. pic.twitter.com/yEaGIfzaOq – 8:00 AM
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🦌Damian Lillard is a Milwaukee Buck!🦌
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David Aldridge @davidaldridgedc
Wednesday brought an honest to goodness NBA blockbuster deal, with the Bucks emerging from Stealth Mode to shock the entire league and acquire Damian Lillard from Portland in a 3-team deal. Our @sam_amick and I try to make sense of it all, in @TheAthletic:
theathletic.com/4906963/2023/0… – 7:00 AM
Wednesday brought an honest to goodness NBA blockbuster deal, with the Bucks emerging from Stealth Mode to shock the entire league and acquire Damian Lillard from Portland in a 3-team deal. Our @sam_amick and I try to make sense of it all, in @TheAthletic:
theathletic.com/4906963/2023/0… – 7:00 AM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Lillard has been at or near the top of my “stop flipping around League Pass and just watch this guy” list for a decade. A lot of East Coast fans really didn’t get to see him enough, but that is about to change. Dame is just a joy to watch play the game. – 2:08 AM
Lillard has been at or near the top of my “stop flipping around League Pass and just watch this guy” list for a decade. A lot of East Coast fans really didn’t get to see him enough, but that is about to change. Dame is just a joy to watch play the game. – 2:08 AM
Kane Pitman @KanePitman
More Locked on Bucks w/@fmaddenNBA
Further reaction to the Dame to Milwaukee trade. Discussing the Giannis-Lillard combination, what the trade can do for Khris Middleton and fallout for other East contenders!
📺 youtu.be/Uftgrny9PWQ?si…
🎙 linktr.ee/LockedOnBucks pic.twitter.com/9IAYR6rTOy – 12:42 AM
More Locked on Bucks w/@fmaddenNBA
Further reaction to the Dame to Milwaukee trade. Discussing the Giannis-Lillard combination, what the trade can do for Khris Middleton and fallout for other East contenders!
📺 youtu.be/Uftgrny9PWQ?si…
🎙 linktr.ee/LockedOnBucks pic.twitter.com/9IAYR6rTOy – 12:42 AM
Frank Madden @fmaddenNBA
There isn’t any move that guarantees Giannis staying in Milwaukee forever, but it’s amazing how much this flips the national media narrative from the “Hey Giannis is going to leave!” feeding frenzy to a “whoa Giannis and Dame together?!?” hype cycle – 12:33 AM
There isn’t any move that guarantees Giannis staying in Milwaukee forever, but it’s amazing how much this flips the national media narrative from the “Hey Giannis is going to leave!” feeding frenzy to a “whoa Giannis and Dame together?!?” hype cycle – 12:33 AM
Aaron J. Fentress @AaronJFentress
Blazers trade Damian Lillard to Bucks, acquire Deandre Ayton and Jrue Holiday plus picks in 3-team swap
oregonlive.com/blazers/2023/0… – 11:59 PM
Blazers trade Damian Lillard to Bucks, acquire Deandre Ayton and Jrue Holiday plus picks in 3-team swap
oregonlive.com/blazers/2023/0… – 11:59 PM
Aaron J. Fentress @AaronJFentress
Jrue Holiday to Miami, Chicago or Toronto makes sense given that all three teams were after Damian Lillard.
Would you prefer that the Blazers acquire as many picks as possible or the best forward possible? Or maybe a solid forward and picks? pic.twitter.com/aDdAVIqNXk – 11:58 PM
Jrue Holiday to Miami, Chicago or Toronto makes sense given that all three teams were after Damian Lillard.
Would you prefer that the Blazers acquire as many picks as possible or the best forward possible? Or maybe a solid forward and picks? pic.twitter.com/aDdAVIqNXk – 11:58 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Winners, losers from blockbuster Damian Lillard trade to Milwaukee
nbcsports.com/nba/news/winne… – 11:56 PM
Winners, losers from blockbuster Damian Lillard trade to Milwaukee
nbcsports.com/nba/news/winne… – 11:56 PM
Jay Allen @PDXjay
Reading the Blazers’ press release about the Lillard trade and I see that Jody Allen apparently couldn’t be bothered for a quote on the deal or what Damian has meant to the franchise and city. Not even a made-up quote by Blazers PR. She is completely missing in action. Sad. – 11:27 PM
Reading the Blazers’ press release about the Lillard trade and I see that Jody Allen apparently couldn’t be bothered for a quote on the deal or what Damian has meant to the franchise and city. Not even a made-up quote by Blazers PR. She is completely missing in action. Sad. – 11:27 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
1970: Oscar Robertson 🏆
2020: Jrue Holiday 🏆
2023: Damian Lillard …
The trade for @Dame_Lillard is an echo of past championship moves for the #Bucks & once again shows Milwaukee is on the NBA’s center stage.
jsonline.com/story/sports/n… via @journalsentinel – 11:25 PM
1970: Oscar Robertson 🏆
2020: Jrue Holiday 🏆
2023: Damian Lillard …
The trade for @Dame_Lillard is an echo of past championship moves for the #Bucks & once again shows Milwaukee is on the NBA’s center stage.
jsonline.com/story/sports/n… via @journalsentinel – 11:25 PM
David Aldridge @davidaldridgedc
It’s @jwquick, on Dame and Scoot and the Blazers, and how celebration should be the overriding emotion in Portland, and as always with Quick, just stop whatever you’re doing for a few minutes and read. In @TheAthletic:
theathletic.com/4906751/2023/0… – 11:17 PM
It’s @jwquick, on Dame and Scoot and the Blazers, and how celebration should be the overriding emotion in Portland, and as always with Quick, just stop whatever you’re doing for a few minutes and read. In @TheAthletic:
theathletic.com/4906751/2023/0… – 11:17 PM
Jamie Hudson @JamieHudson_
End of an era.
Countless memories.
Thank you @Dame_Lillard for all the unbelievable Lillard Time moments
And for always being a pro’s pro. You gave your heart and soul to #RipCity Good luck with the next chapter. Always rooting for you. pic.twitter.com/YvabH5A9aX – 11:09 PM
End of an era.
Countless memories.
Thank you @Dame_Lillard for all the unbelievable Lillard Time moments
And for always being a pro’s pro. You gave your heart and soul to #RipCity Good luck with the next chapter. Always rooting for you. pic.twitter.com/YvabH5A9aX – 11:09 PM
Alex Kennedy @AlexKennedyNBA
Damian Lillard was virtually unstoppable in the second half of last season. He was playing the best basketball of his career, prompting @NekiasNBA to call him “the most dangerous scorer in the league.” This is a terrific breakdown of Lillard’s dominance: basketballnews.com/stories/nba-ne… – 11:05 PM
Damian Lillard was virtually unstoppable in the second half of last season. He was playing the best basketball of his career, prompting @NekiasNBA to call him “the most dangerous scorer in the league.” This is a terrific breakdown of Lillard’s dominance: basketballnews.com/stories/nba-ne… – 11:05 PM
Dan Favale @danfavale
totally forgot until someone just reminded me about bucks fans chanting “soundcloud rapper” as dame shot free throws in 2016 pic.twitter.com/8BBgXDDUSb – 11:04 PM
totally forgot until someone just reminded me about bucks fans chanting “soundcloud rapper” as dame shot free throws in 2016 pic.twitter.com/8BBgXDDUSb – 11:04 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Giannis gets things done in this league like few other guys do. That team went from Bled in the bubble to Dame in 3 years. With a championship with Jrue in between. – 10:58 PM
Giannis gets things done in this league like few other guys do. That team went from Bled in the bubble to Dame in 3 years. With a championship with Jrue in between. – 10:58 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
OFFICIAL: Suns announce trading Deandre Ayton and rookie Toumani Camara to Portland as part of a three-team deal.
Phoenix received Jusuf Nurkic, Nassir Little and Keon Johnson from Portland and Grayson Allen from Milwaukee Bucks in trade.
Damian Lillard headed to Bucks. #Suns pic.twitter.com/sMuvtnWgDD – 10:57 PM
OFFICIAL: Suns announce trading Deandre Ayton and rookie Toumani Camara to Portland as part of a three-team deal.
Phoenix received Jusuf Nurkic, Nassir Little and Keon Johnson from Portland and Grayson Allen from Milwaukee Bucks in trade.
Damian Lillard headed to Bucks. #Suns pic.twitter.com/sMuvtnWgDD – 10:57 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
You know what the irony of Dame landing in Milwaukee is? It’s proof that Portland, as a market, was never the problem.
The Bucks made a bold move to bring a star to a small market. Neil Olshey never found a way to do the same. It was a front office problem, not a market issue. – 10:45 PM
You know what the irony of Dame landing in Milwaukee is? It’s proof that Portland, as a market, was never the problem.
The Bucks made a bold move to bring a star to a small market. Neil Olshey never found a way to do the same. It was a front office problem, not a market issue. – 10:45 PM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Portland Trail Blazers GM Joe Cronin on Damian Lillard: “Damian is and will remain a titan and a true trailblazer to this city.” pic.twitter.com/ZCILLnhYzt – 10:37 PM
Portland Trail Blazers GM Joe Cronin on Damian Lillard: “Damian is and will remain a titan and a true trailblazer to this city.” pic.twitter.com/ZCILLnhYzt – 10:37 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
The #Bucks make the acquisition of star guard Damian Lillard official. jsonline.com/story/sports/n… via @journalsentinel – 10:33 PM
The #Bucks make the acquisition of star guard Damian Lillard official. jsonline.com/story/sports/n… via @journalsentinel – 10:33 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
The Bucks sent a clear message by trading for Damian Lillard.
It’s time for another championship push in Milwaukee. At @TheAthletic: theathletic.com/4906127/2023/0… – 10:23 PM
The Bucks sent a clear message by trading for Damian Lillard.
It’s time for another championship push in Milwaukee. At @TheAthletic: theathletic.com/4906127/2023/0… – 10:23 PM
Matthew Tynan @Matthew_Tynan
My take on the Dame trade is every team did fine. I mean the Bucks obviously win grand prize but I think all basketball teams involved should be happy. – 10:21 PM
My take on the Dame trade is every team did fine. I mean the Bucks obviously win grand prize but I think all basketball teams involved should be happy. – 10:21 PM
Sean Highkin @highkin
In the end, Damian Lillard didn’t get where he wanted (Miami) but he got what he’s spent years telling us he wants more than anything, and what Blazers management was never able to give him: a true chance to contend.
Story: rosegardenreport.com/p/milwaukee-da… – 10:04 PM
In the end, Damian Lillard didn’t get where he wanted (Miami) but he got what he’s spent years telling us he wants more than anything, and what Blazers management was never able to give him: a true chance to contend.
Story: rosegardenreport.com/p/milwaukee-da… – 10:04 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… – 10:00 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… – 10:00 PM
David Aldridge @davidaldridgedc
Wednesday brought an honest to goodness, legit, “Holy (bleep)” NBA trade: a three-team blockbuster with Portland, Milwaukee and Phoenix that sent Damian Lillard to the Bucks. First impressions for all three teams from @sam_amick and me, in @TheAthletic:
theathletic.com/4906963/2023/0… – 10:00 PM
Wednesday brought an honest to goodness, legit, “Holy (bleep)” NBA trade: a three-team blockbuster with Portland, Milwaukee and Phoenix that sent Damian Lillard to the Bucks. First impressions for all three teams from @sam_amick and me, in @TheAthletic:
theathletic.com/4906963/2023/0… – 10:00 PM
Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
Talking through this Lillard deal from the Blazers perspective.
Why I think this deal makes sense for them as a Lillard return and is probably the best idea for them that I’ve seen mentioned.
youtube.com/live/f5lduF4wl… – 9:43 PM
Talking through this Lillard deal from the Blazers perspective.
Why I think this deal makes sense for them as a Lillard return and is probably the best idea for them that I’ve seen mentioned.
youtube.com/live/f5lduF4wl… – 9:43 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Damian Lillard trade winners and losers: Giannis Antetokounmpo gets his wish as Heat are left scrambling
by @ColinCBSSports
cbssports.com/nba/news/damia… – 9:33 PM
Damian Lillard trade winners and losers: Giannis Antetokounmpo gets his wish as Heat are left scrambling
by @ColinCBSSports
cbssports.com/nba/news/damia… – 9:33 PM
Sam Amick @sam_amick
From one two-man game to another, @davidaldridgedc and I dove deep on the NBA’s latest “Holy sh**!” trade and the Damian Lillard-Giannis Antetokounmpo dynamic duo it created, at @TheAthletic
Analyzing the deal and unpacking the clues we all missed…
theathletic.com/4906963/2023/0… – 9:23 PM
From one two-man game to another, @davidaldridgedc and I dove deep on the NBA’s latest “Holy sh**!” trade and the Damian Lillard-Giannis Antetokounmpo dynamic duo it created, at @TheAthletic
Analyzing the deal and unpacking the clues we all missed…
theathletic.com/4906963/2023/0… – 9:23 PM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Audio: New @goatnbapod w/ @andrewsharp: Damian Lillard trade winners & losers
Subscribe: goat.supportingcast.fm – 9:10 PM
Audio: New @goatnbapod w/ @andrewsharp: Damian Lillard trade winners & losers
Subscribe: goat.supportingcast.fm – 9:10 PM
Yossi Gozlan @YossiGozlan
Story: With Damian Lillard heading to the Bucks, the Giannis Antetokounmpo speculation will be put to rest…for now.
-Teams that could pursue Jrue Holiday
-Did Portland wait too long to trade Dame?
– Where the Heat go from here
More on @hoopshype.
hoopshype.com/lists/damian-l… – 9:05 PM
Story: With Damian Lillard heading to the Bucks, the Giannis Antetokounmpo speculation will be put to rest…for now.
-Teams that could pursue Jrue Holiday
-Did Portland wait too long to trade Dame?
– Where the Heat go from here
More on @hoopshype.
hoopshype.com/lists/damian-l… – 9:05 PM
Tom Haberstroh @tomhaberstroh
Why the Dame/Bucks trade means LeBron and Luka will be teammates soon. 🔮 tomthefinder.com/p/how-the-nba-… – 9:01 PM
Why the Dame/Bucks trade means LeBron and Luka will be teammates soon. 🔮 tomthefinder.com/p/how-the-nba-… – 9:01 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
The last four NBA Teammate of the Year winners were all traded in the same deal today:
19-20: Jrue Holiday
20-21: Damian Lillard
21-22: Jrue Holiday
22-23: Jrue Holiday
Is this the first time in NBA history the last four winners of any award were traded in the same deal? – 9:01 PM
The last four NBA Teammate of the Year winners were all traded in the same deal today:
19-20: Jrue Holiday
20-21: Damian Lillard
21-22: Jrue Holiday
22-23: Jrue Holiday
Is this the first time in NBA history the last four winners of any award were traded in the same deal? – 9:01 PM
Zach Lowe @ZachLowe_NBA
New Lowe Post podcast: Instant reaction to the Damian Lillard blockbuster:
Spotify: spoti.fi/48vEiLE
Apple: apple.co/48xzQMv – 9:00 PM
New Lowe Post podcast: Instant reaction to the Damian Lillard blockbuster:
Spotify: spoti.fi/48vEiLE
Apple: apple.co/48xzQMv – 9:00 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
From earlier: It has been a low-key offseason for Caleb Martin. Martin on staying under the radar this summer, what he worked to improve, his Heat role, what Miami means to him, dealing with the Damian Lillard speculation and other stuff miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… – 8:55 PM
From earlier: It has been a low-key offseason for Caleb Martin. Martin on staying under the radar this summer, what he worked to improve, his Heat role, what Miami means to him, dealing with the Damian Lillard speculation and other stuff miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… – 8:55 PM
Andrew Sharp @andrewsharp
FYI me and @BenGolliver decided to make our Dame emergency episode free.
If you’re not already subscribed to the GOAT, a fun place to start:
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gre… – 8:53 PM
FYI me and @BenGolliver decided to make our Dame emergency episode free.
If you’re not already subscribed to the GOAT, a fun place to start:
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gre… – 8:53 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
I obviously think Giannis is gonna stick in Milwaukee for at least a few years now. He has a chance to win multiple titles with Dame.
But it’s worth noting that he’s still only 28. Dame, Mid and Brook are all 32+. I wouldn’t be surprised to see Giannis making trade noise again… – 8:52 PM
I obviously think Giannis is gonna stick in Milwaukee for at least a few years now. He has a chance to win multiple titles with Dame.
But it’s worth noting that he’s still only 28. Dame, Mid and Brook are all 32+. I wouldn’t be surprised to see Giannis making trade noise again… – 8:52 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
In case you’ve been off Twitter: Three months after Damian Lillard named the Heat his preferred trade destination, the Trail Blazers dealt him to the Bucks. What happened in the Heat’s pursuit of Lillard, what Lillard’s agent had to say and other details miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… – 8:50 PM
In case you’ve been off Twitter: Three months after Damian Lillard named the Heat his preferred trade destination, the Trail Blazers dealt him to the Bucks. What happened in the Heat’s pursuit of Lillard, what Lillard’s agent had to say and other details miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… – 8:50 PM
Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
Anyway, in like 25 minutes, @eric_nehm and I will be podcasting live on the Damian Lillard trade. A deep dive into all the angles of the move, from Milwaukee’s potentially obscene offense to why I like this for Portland to…whatever this is for Phoenix.
youtube.com/live/f5lduF4wl… pic.twitter.com/CCDtmMJdcb – 8:47 PM
Anyway, in like 25 minutes, @eric_nehm and I will be podcasting live on the Damian Lillard trade. A deep dive into all the angles of the move, from Milwaukee’s potentially obscene offense to why I like this for Portland to…whatever this is for Phoenix.
youtube.com/live/f5lduF4wl… pic.twitter.com/CCDtmMJdcb – 8:47 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
The Dame Lillard question has been answered but the Raptors still have their share that need answering on eve of camp: sportsnet.ca/nba/article/no… – 8:46 PM
The Dame Lillard question has been answered but the Raptors still have their share that need answering on eve of camp: sportsnet.ca/nba/article/no… – 8:46 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Tonight at 8:00pm MT
Reacting to the Damian Lillard trade, whether the Milwaukee Bucks are the new favorites, and how the deal affects the Denver Nuggets.
PLUS: Revisiting the Nuggets 2nd round series vs Booker, Durant, and the Phoenix Suns
youtube.com/watch?v=5QnHIn… pic.twitter.com/tR3ukvHYYO – 8:39 PM
Tonight at 8:00pm MTReacting to the Damian Lillard trade, whether the Milwaukee Bucks are the new favorites, and how the deal affects the Denver Nuggets.
PLUS: Revisiting the Nuggets 2nd round series vs Booker, Durant, and the Phoenix Suns
youtube.com/watch?v=5QnHIn… pic.twitter.com/tR3ukvHYYO – 8:39 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
POV: Fresh outta school and heard about the Dame trade 🤣
(via @Guardabascio)
pic.twitter.com/wXhvtiQE4o – 8:38 PM
POV: Fresh outta school and heard about the Dame trade 🤣
(via @Guardabascio)
pic.twitter.com/wXhvtiQE4o – 8:38 PM
Bill Simmons @BillSimmons
Went on our Boston pod (Off the Pike with @itsbrianbarrett) to talk about the Celtics-only ramifications of the Damian Lillard trade. Jrue???? Maybe????
spotify.link/FaT21bhRrDb – 8:36 PM
Went on our Boston pod (Off the Pike with @itsbrianbarrett) to talk about the Celtics-only ramifications of the Damian Lillard trade. Jrue???? Maybe????
spotify.link/FaT21bhRrDb – 8:36 PM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
From the @Blazersedge archives: 23-year-old Damian Lillard hits a series-clinching three for the 2014 Blazers to eliminate the Rockets at the buzzer.
“That’s definitely the biggest shot of my life,” Lillard said. “So far.”
blazersedge.com/2014/5/3/56771… – 8:25 PM
From the @Blazersedge archives: 23-year-old Damian Lillard hits a series-clinching three for the 2014 Blazers to eliminate the Rockets at the buzzer.
“That’s definitely the biggest shot of my life,” Lillard said. “So far.”
blazersedge.com/2014/5/3/56771… – 8:25 PM
Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
Final thought: I fear swirling negativity (odd for team coming off Finals) will be even worse than 22-23, amid Lillard & Beal (non) deals. If they’re around .500 in Jan., remind yourselves they’re capable of long playoff run (we SAW evidence) to keep sanity&avoid being miserable. – 8:15 PM
Final thought: I fear swirling negativity (odd for team coming off Finals) will be even worse than 22-23, amid Lillard & Beal (non) deals. If they’re around .500 in Jan., remind yourselves they’re capable of long playoff run (we SAW evidence) to keep sanity&avoid being miserable. – 8:15 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
New Dunc’d On Prime with @FredKatz looks at the upcoming season for the Knicks. Plus, we react live to the Damian Lillard trade news. Join us: duncdon.supportingcast.fm – 8:10 PM
New Dunc’d On Prime with @FredKatz looks at the upcoming season for the Knicks. Plus, we react live to the Damian Lillard trade news. Join us: duncdon.supportingcast.fm – 8:10 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Instant reaction to the Dame to Bucks deal on the #GoodWord pod, with my buddy @YourManDevine
📺youtu.be/0VV1VLE4UhwAPP…
🍎apple.co/3PUxqjT
spoti.fi/3EWPzag – 8:03 PM
Instant reaction to the Dame to Bucks deal on the #GoodWord pod, with my buddy @YourManDevine
📺youtu.be/0VV1VLE4UhwAPP…
🍎apple.co/3PUxqjT
spoti.fi/3EWPzag – 8:03 PM
Jason Quick @jwquick
On the hurt of Damian Lillard being traded, and the healing that can come from what remains. theathletic.com/4906751/2023/0… – 8:02 PM
On the hurt of Damian Lillard being traded, and the healing that can come from what remains. theathletic.com/4906751/2023/0… – 8:02 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
A massive blockbuster: Damian Lillard traded to the Bucks. @DannyLeroux and I break down every angle of this 3-teamer. Join us: duncdon.supportingcast.fm pic.twitter.com/hkwDss8GT5 – 7:59 PM
A massive blockbuster: Damian Lillard traded to the Bucks. @DannyLeroux and I break down every angle of this 3-teamer. Join us: duncdon.supportingcast.fm pic.twitter.com/hkwDss8GT5 – 7:59 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
NEW @CLNSMedia — It’s difficult for the #Celtics to trade for Jrue Holiday, but it’s possible if they see him as a missing piece. Shams Charania thinks Boston, Miami others could pursue Holiday after the Lillard deal. Here’s how it could work: clnsmedia.com/can-celtics-tr… – 7:56 PM
NEW @CLNSMedia — It’s difficult for the #Celtics to trade for Jrue Holiday, but it’s possible if they see him as a missing piece. Shams Charania thinks Boston, Miami others could pursue Holiday after the Lillard deal. Here’s how it could work: clnsmedia.com/can-celtics-tr… – 7:56 PM
Jake Fischer @JakeLFischer
Latest for @YahooSports: Plenty of notes on Damian Lillard to Milwaukee, plus what’s next for the Jrue Holiday sweepstakes that Philadelphia certainly hopes will include James Harden and the Sixers sports.yahoo.com/why-damian-lil… – 7:46 PM
Latest for @YahooSports: Plenty of notes on Damian Lillard to Milwaukee, plus what’s next for the Jrue Holiday sweepstakes that Philadelphia certainly hopes will include James Harden and the Sixers sports.yahoo.com/why-damian-lil… – 7:46 PM
Alex Kennedy @AlexKennedyNBA
On the new track “Farewell,” Damian Lillard raps about his departure from the Portland Trail Blazers. @Dame_Lillard pic.twitter.com/z4eI1kFEJN – 7:40 PM
On the new track “Farewell,” Damian Lillard raps about his departure from the Portland Trail Blazers. @Dame_Lillard pic.twitter.com/z4eI1kFEJN – 7:40 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
The trade for Damian Lillard is an echo of past championship moves for the Milwaukee #Bucks jsonline.com/story/sports/n… via @journalsentinel – 7:33 PM
The trade for Damian Lillard is an echo of past championship moves for the Milwaukee #Bucks jsonline.com/story/sports/n… via @journalsentinel – 7:33 PM
Aaron J. Fentress @AaronJFentress
The Blazers essentially traded Damian Lillard to the Bucks for Jrue Holiday, Grayson Allen, a first-round pick and two swaps.
That’s all the Bucks gave up.
Then Portland traded Nurkic, Little, Keon and Allen for Ayton and Camara.
The value in the Dame trade depends on what… pic.twitter.com/CcoWzVHWi2 – 7:33 PM
The Blazers essentially traded Damian Lillard to the Bucks for Jrue Holiday, Grayson Allen, a first-round pick and two swaps.
That’s all the Bucks gave up.
Then Portland traded Nurkic, Little, Keon and Allen for Ayton and Camara.
The value in the Dame trade depends on what… pic.twitter.com/CcoWzVHWi2 – 7:33 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Are the Bucks headed to the Finals with Giannis and Dame? 🤔
@YourManDevine & @VinceGoodwill discuss 👇
📺youtu.be/0VV1VLE4UhwAPP…
🍎apple.co/3PUxqjT
spoti.fi/3EWPzag pic.twitter.com/AOEyK2P2P4 – 7:32 PM
Are the Bucks headed to the Finals with Giannis and Dame? 🤔
@YourManDevine & @VinceGoodwill discuss 👇
📺youtu.be/0VV1VLE4UhwAPP…
🍎apple.co/3PUxqjT
spoti.fi/3EWPzag pic.twitter.com/AOEyK2P2P4 – 7:32 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Are the Bucks headed to the Finals with Giannis and Dame? 🤔
@YourManDevine & @VinceGoodwill discuss 👇
📺youtu.be/0VV1VLE4UhwAPP…
🍎apple.co/3PUxqjTSPOTIFY
spoti.fi/3EWPzag pic.twitter.com/xB71jvlPZN – 7:31 PM
Are the Bucks headed to the Finals with Giannis and Dame? 🤔
@YourManDevine & @VinceGoodwill discuss 👇
📺youtu.be/0VV1VLE4UhwAPP…
🍎apple.co/3PUxqjTSPOTIFY
spoti.fi/3EWPzag pic.twitter.com/xB71jvlPZN – 7:31 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
New for @YahooSports: the Milwaukee Bucks heard Giannis Antetokounmpo loud and clear, acquiring Damian Lillard and setting the stage for a pressure-packed Finals run sports.yahoo.com/after-acquirin… – 7:26 PM
New for @YahooSports: the Milwaukee Bucks heard Giannis Antetokounmpo loud and clear, acquiring Damian Lillard and setting the stage for a pressure-packed Finals run sports.yahoo.com/after-acquirin… – 7:26 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Have had questions regarding the Raptors shifting their gaze to Jrue Holiday now that LIllard is done, but I don’t see it. Lillard offered a stagnant half-court offence instant spacing. For all of Holiday’s talents, that’s not one of them. Boston, Miami and LAC might be options. – 7:16 PM
Have had questions regarding the Raptors shifting their gaze to Jrue Holiday now that LIllard is done, but I don’t see it. Lillard offered a stagnant half-court offence instant spacing. For all of Holiday’s talents, that’s not one of them. Boston, Miami and LAC might be options. – 7:16 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Damian Lillard had his agent privately tell the Nets and Bucks 10 days ago that he was interested in coming to both teams, per @MarcJSpears.
Brooklyn was not interested in entering negotiations. – 7:16 PM
Damian Lillard had his agent privately tell the Nets and Bucks 10 days ago that he was interested in coming to both teams, per @MarcJSpears.
Brooklyn was not interested in entering negotiations. – 7:16 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
UPDATED (AGAIN): Deandre Ayton era over in Phoenix: Suns trade big to Blazers, get Jusuf Nurkic from Portland, Damian Lillard headed to Bucks #Suns #RipCity #Blazers #Bucks azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral pic.twitter.com/u8QyoLIu2Z – 7:14 PM
UPDATED (AGAIN): Deandre Ayton era over in Phoenix: Suns trade big to Blazers, get Jusuf Nurkic from Portland, Damian Lillard headed to Bucks #Suns #RipCity #Blazers #Bucks azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral pic.twitter.com/u8QyoLIu2Z – 7:14 PM
Bill Ingram @TheRocketGuy
Apparently someone made Jimmy Butler believe that Tyler Herro was enough to land Lillard. Hmmm. #NBA – 7:11 PM
Apparently someone made Jimmy Butler believe that Tyler Herro was enough to land Lillard. Hmmm. #NBA – 7:11 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
New 🚨 emergency 🚨 #HoopCollective pod w/ @WindhorstESPN and @espn_macmahon on all facets of the blockbuster Damian Lillard trade, from what it means for all three teams involved to what it means for the league (and Jrue Holiday) moving forward:
spotify.link/fa2Y1ehLrDb – 7:10 PM
New 🚨 emergency 🚨 #HoopCollective pod w/ @WindhorstESPN and @espn_macmahon on all facets of the blockbuster Damian Lillard trade, from what it means for all three teams involved to what it means for the league (and Jrue Holiday) moving forward:
spotify.link/fa2Y1ehLrDb – 7:10 PM
Kane Pitman @KanePitman
New Locked on Bucks w/@CamilleMonae
Damian Lillard has been traded to Milwaukee. Noteworthy.
📺 youtu.be/EBYHxyX0Pro
🎙 linktr.ee/LockedOnBucks pic.twitter.com/FsxVWFA465 – 6:56 PM
New Locked on Bucks w/@CamilleMonae
Damian Lillard has been traded to Milwaukee. Noteworthy.
📺 youtu.be/EBYHxyX0Pro
🎙 linktr.ee/LockedOnBucks pic.twitter.com/FsxVWFA465 – 6:56 PM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
Sources to @andscape: With Miami talks going nowhere, agent Aaron Goodwin privately told the Bucks and Nets 10 days ago that Dame would be interested in a deal there. The Raptors were a real contender to land the ex-Blazers star, but ultimately Bucks got it done per Woj report. – 6:45 PM
Sources to @andscape: With Miami talks going nowhere, agent Aaron Goodwin privately told the Bucks and Nets 10 days ago that Dame would be interested in a deal there. The Raptors were a real contender to land the ex-Blazers star, but ultimately Bucks got it done per Woj report. – 6:45 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
The Suns are reportedly trading Deandre Ayton and Toumani Camara in a 3-team Damian Lillard deal for Jusuf Nurkic, Nassir Little, Grayson Allen and Keon Johnson. For @PHNX_Suns, here are 3 immediate takeaways from yours truly: bit.ly/3EWdE1e pic.twitter.com/WhOzqBshkd – 6:45 PM
The Suns are reportedly trading Deandre Ayton and Toumani Camara in a 3-team Damian Lillard deal for Jusuf Nurkic, Nassir Little, Grayson Allen and Keon Johnson. For @PHNX_Suns, here are 3 immediate takeaways from yours truly: bit.ly/3EWdE1e pic.twitter.com/WhOzqBshkd – 6:45 PM
Tom Haberstroh @tomhaberstroh
when Giannis wrote Dame’s name ahead of Jrue on all-star draft night tomthefinder.com/p/how-the-nba-… pic.twitter.com/HuqdVBCrLa – 6:43 PM
when Giannis wrote Dame’s name ahead of Jrue on all-star draft night tomthefinder.com/p/how-the-nba-… pic.twitter.com/HuqdVBCrLa – 6:43 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
#Blazers traded Lillard for picks and a contract they can get more picks for, which might return another contract they could get picks for later. I really love how this worked out for them. – 6:40 PM
#Blazers traded Lillard for picks and a contract they can get more picks for, which might return another contract they could get picks for later. I really love how this worked out for them. – 6:40 PM
Rob Mahoney @RobMahoney
Big news: Group Chat is back. Also, Damian Lillard got traded. spotify.link/12k61hRIrDb – 6:38 PM
Big news: Group Chat is back. Also, Damian Lillard got traded. spotify.link/12k61hRIrDb – 6:38 PM
Chris Fedor @ChrisFedor
#Cavs chances in East take hit with Damian Lillard joining Giannis — and not just for this season either
cleveland.com/cavs/2023/09/h… – 6:23 PM
#Cavs chances in East take hit with Damian Lillard joining Giannis — and not just for this season either
cleveland.com/cavs/2023/09/h… – 6:23 PM
Henry Abbott @TrueHoop
The Bucks get Damian Lillard. The TrueHoop crew’s instant reaction, free for all: truehoop.com/p/the-bucks-ge… – 6:20 PM
The Bucks get Damian Lillard. The TrueHoop crew’s instant reaction, free for all: truehoop.com/p/the-bucks-ge… – 6:20 PM
Kevin Pelton @kpelton
Grades for the three-team trade sending Damian Lillard to the Milwaukee Bucks: espn.com/nba/insider/in… (ESPN+) – 6:20 PM
Grades for the three-team trade sending Damian Lillard to the Milwaukee Bucks: espn.com/nba/insider/in… (ESPN+) – 6:20 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Perhaps you’ve heard: Damian Lillard got traded
Spoiler alert: Not to Toronto
thestar.com/sports/basketb… – 6:19 PM
Perhaps you’ve heard: Damian Lillard got traded
Spoiler alert: Not to Toronto
thestar.com/sports/basketb… – 6:19 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
Just spoke with Josh Richardson for an episode of @LockedOnHeat (out tomorrow morning). Here’s part of his reaction to Damian Lillard getting traded to the Bucks:
“It’s done. It’s set. We’re going into training camp and everybody knows what it is.”
cont… pic.twitter.com/I562M1Tjul – 6:12 PM
Just spoke with Josh Richardson for an episode of @LockedOnHeat (out tomorrow morning). Here’s part of his reaction to Damian Lillard getting traded to the Bucks:
“It’s done. It’s set. We’re going into training camp and everybody knows what it is.”
cont… pic.twitter.com/I562M1Tjul – 6:12 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
New ESPN 5-on-5: Breaking down the massive Dame deal and what it means for MIL, PHX, POR & MIA w/ @TimBontemps @BobbyMarks42 @JamalCollier @ProfessorDrz bit.ly/3Py0Vq7 – 6:01 PM
New ESPN 5-on-5: Breaking down the massive Dame deal and what it means for MIL, PHX, POR & MIA w/ @TimBontemps @BobbyMarks42 @JamalCollier @ProfessorDrz bit.ly/3Py0Vq7 – 6:01 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Here’s how the Damian Lillard trade could impact the Thunder (via @The_ThunderWire):
okcthunderwire.usatoday.com/2023/09/27/how… – 6:00 PM
Here’s how the Damian Lillard trade could impact the Thunder (via @The_ThunderWire):
okcthunderwire.usatoday.com/2023/09/27/how… – 6:00 PM
Bobby Marks @BobbyMarks42
Breaking down the Damian Lillard trade.
What it means for Milwaukee, Portland and Phoenix.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=HmNOlE…
Via @YouTube – 5:56 PM
Breaking down the Damian Lillard trade.
What it means for Milwaukee, Portland and Phoenix.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=HmNOlE…
Via @YouTube – 5:56 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
“They’re getting a guy that can dominate a game when Giannis doesn’t have it going”
🔊 @JumpShot8 is very excited about the Lillard-Giannis duo #FearTheDeer pic.twitter.com/eIAKsCujU0 – 5:52 PM
“They’re getting a guy that can dominate a game when Giannis doesn’t have it going”
🔊 @JumpShot8 is very excited about the Lillard-Giannis duo #FearTheDeer pic.twitter.com/eIAKsCujU0 – 5:52 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
As expected, the NBA championship odds changed due to the Damian Lillard trade to the Bucks, with Milwaukee the new favorite ahead of the Nuggets, Celtics, Suns and Lakers via @betonline_ag
tinyurl.com/RyanWardNBA pic.twitter.com/TenlK1pxZq – 5:50 PM
As expected, the NBA championship odds changed due to the Damian Lillard trade to the Bucks, with Milwaukee the new favorite ahead of the Nuggets, Celtics, Suns and Lakers via @betonline_ag
tinyurl.com/RyanWardNBA pic.twitter.com/TenlK1pxZq – 5:50 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Heat’s Jimmy Butler calls for tampering investigation, NBA world reacts to Lillard blockbuster
nbcsports.com/nba/news/butle… – 5:50 PM
Heat’s Jimmy Butler calls for tampering investigation, NBA world reacts to Lillard blockbuster
nbcsports.com/nba/news/butle… – 5:50 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Three months after Damian Lillard named the Heat his preferred trade destination, the Trail Blazers dealt him to the Bucks. What happened in the Heat’s pursuit of Lillard, what Lillard’s agent had to say and other details miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… – 5:48 PM
Three months after Damian Lillard named the Heat his preferred trade destination, the Trail Blazers dealt him to the Bucks. What happened in the Heat’s pursuit of Lillard, what Lillard’s agent had to say and other details miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… – 5:48 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Damian Lillard is being traded from the Trail Blazers to the Bucks, AP source says, ending long saga (from @AP) apnews.com/article/d17ac5… – 5:47 PM
Damian Lillard is being traded from the Trail Blazers to the Bucks, AP source says, ending long saga (from @AP) apnews.com/article/d17ac5… – 5:47 PM
Tom Haberstroh @tomhaberstroh
NEW AT THE FINDER 🔦:
How the NBA All-Star draft predicted the Dame trade. 🔮🔮🔮
And all the other megadeals in recent years. (I’m calling my shot on a future trade involving LeBron). tomthefinder.com/p/how-the-nba-… – 5:45 PM
NEW AT THE FINDER 🔦:
How the NBA All-Star draft predicted the Dame trade. 🔮🔮🔮
And all the other megadeals in recent years. (I’m calling my shot on a future trade involving LeBron). tomthefinder.com/p/how-the-nba-… – 5:45 PM
Damian Lillard @Dame_Lillard
‘Farewell’ out on @AppleMusic and @TIDAL now. Hitting the rest of the platforms soon. #DameDOLLA
🫡 @EMPIRE for turning this around.
💿 music.empi.re/farewelldame pic.twitter.com/jFTpLslzqX – 5:44 PM
‘Farewell’ out on @AppleMusic and @TIDAL now. Hitting the rest of the platforms soon. #DameDOLLA
🫡 @EMPIRE for turning this around.
💿 music.empi.re/farewelldame pic.twitter.com/jFTpLslzqX – 5:44 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Most 30-point games over the last 5 seasons:
Eastern Conference — Giannis
Western Conference — Dame (Tied) pic.twitter.com/rrCYhSSugX – 5:43 PM
Most 30-point games over the last 5 seasons:
Eastern Conference — Giannis
Western Conference — Dame (Tied) pic.twitter.com/rrCYhSSugX – 5:43 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Damian Lillard trade: Suns end rocky relationship with Deandre Ayton, adding necessary depth around star trio
By: @ColinCBSSports
cbssports.com/nba/news/damia… – 5:39 PM
Damian Lillard trade: Suns end rocky relationship with Deandre Ayton, adding necessary depth around star trio
By: @ColinCBSSports
cbssports.com/nba/news/damia… – 5:39 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Trade Analysis: Damian Lillard goes to Milwaukee in three-team blockbuster bostonsportsjournal.com/2023/09/27/tra… – 5:39 PM
Trade Analysis: Damian Lillard goes to Milwaukee in three-team blockbuster bostonsportsjournal.com/2023/09/27/tra… – 5:39 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Damian Lillard trade grades: Bucks land Giannis a new co-star, but no team earns an ‘A’ in blockbuster deal
(By @outsidethenba)
cbssports.com/nba/news/damia… – 5:32 PM
Damian Lillard trade grades: Bucks land Giannis a new co-star, but no team earns an ‘A’ in blockbuster deal
(By @outsidethenba)
cbssports.com/nba/news/damia… – 5:32 PM
Gery Woelfel @GeryWoelfel
Said this before and will say it again:
Bucks Nation is INCREDIBLY fortunate to have an ownership group that doesn’t pinch pennies
Here is what Damian Lillard will be paid over the next four seasons:
— $45.6M
— $48.7M
— $58.5M
–$63.2M (player option) – 5:25 PM
Said this before and will say it again:
Bucks Nation is INCREDIBLY fortunate to have an ownership group that doesn’t pinch pennies
Here is what Damian Lillard will be paid over the next four seasons:
— $45.6M
— $48.7M
— $58.5M
–$63.2M (player option) – 5:25 PM
Anil Gogna @AnilGognaNBA
DAMIAN LILLARD TRADE SUMMARY:
MIL: Damian Lillard
POR: Jrue, Ayton, Camara + 3 1sts (MIL)
PHX: Nurkic, Grayson, Little, Johnson
MIL has 1 open roster spot.
POR has 3 open roster spots.
PHX needs to cut 2 players.
MIL is committed to Dame for 2-years more than Giannis is under… – 5:25 PM
DAMIAN LILLARD TRADE SUMMARY:
MIL: Damian Lillard
POR: Jrue, Ayton, Camara + 3 1sts (MIL)
PHX: Nurkic, Grayson, Little, Johnson
MIL has 1 open roster spot.
POR has 3 open roster spots.
PHX needs to cut 2 players.
MIL is committed to Dame for 2-years more than Giannis is under… – 5:25 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
The Raptors didn’t get Damian Lillard, but the rumours made it clear the status quo is no longer a viable option:
theathletic.com/4906389/2023/0… – 5:20 PM
The Raptors didn’t get Damian Lillard, but the rumours made it clear the status quo is no longer a viable option:
theathletic.com/4906389/2023/0… – 5:20 PM
Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
Feel like I talked a lot about Milwaukee as a Dame landing spot that I liked quite a bit. Will obviously be podcasting today but my immediate thought is that I am a fan of this for Milwaukee and I have no earthly idea what Phoenix is doing. – 5:19 PM
Feel like I talked a lot about Milwaukee as a Dame landing spot that I liked quite a bit. Will obviously be podcasting today but my immediate thought is that I am a fan of this for Milwaukee and I have no earthly idea what Phoenix is doing. – 5:19 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
The Raptors didn’t get Damian Lillard, but the rumours made it clear the status quo is no longer a viable option: theathletic.com/wp/wp-admin/po… – 5:17 PM
The Raptors didn’t get Damian Lillard, but the rumours made it clear the status quo is no longer a viable option: theathletic.com/wp/wp-admin/po… – 5:17 PM
Mike Tokito @mtokito
Oh, I completely forgot that Terry Stotts is now an assistant coach with Milwaukee. Would’ve never thought he’d get to work with Dame again. – 5:16 PM
Oh, I completely forgot that Terry Stotts is now an assistant coach with Milwaukee. Would’ve never thought he’d get to work with Dame again. – 5:16 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Damian Lillard would’ve been perfect for Heat, but Jrue Holiday would be a great consolation prize
By: @bradbotkincbs
cbssports.com/nba/news/damia… – 5:15 PM
Damian Lillard would’ve been perfect for Heat, but Jrue Holiday would be a great consolation prize
By: @bradbotkincbs
cbssports.com/nba/news/damia… – 5:15 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Both the Blazers and Damian Lillard will benefit from Dame’s trade to the Bucks. My dispatch for @Sportsnaut on how a turbulent offseason led to a happy ending for both parties bit.ly/3PAZSpl – 5:09 PM
Both the Blazers and Damian Lillard will benefit from Dame’s trade to the Bucks. My dispatch for @Sportsnaut on how a turbulent offseason led to a happy ending for both parties bit.ly/3PAZSpl – 5:09 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Damian Lillard isn’t coming to the Sixers — but Jrue Holiday might inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… via @phillyinquirer – 5:03 PM
Damian Lillard isn’t coming to the Sixers — but Jrue Holiday might inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… via @phillyinquirer – 5:03 PM
Justin Garcia @tmjgarcia
Damian Lillard lead the league last year in scoring as the ball handler in pick and roll situations.
Good luck deciding who you stick with, Dame with the ball or Giannis rolling to the rim – 4:56 PM
Damian Lillard lead the league last year in scoring as the ball handler in pick and roll situations.
Good luck deciding who you stick with, Dame with the ball or Giannis rolling to the rim – 4:56 PM
Surya Fernandez @SuryaHeatNBA
I’m bewildered at what Portland ultimately got for Lillard that is apparently SO much better than what Miami offered but then again, it’s going to be fun to see a more experienced Jovic and a compelling rookie in JJJ compliment Butler, Bam and a very motivated Herro. – 4:49 PM
I’m bewildered at what Portland ultimately got for Lillard that is apparently SO much better than what Miami offered but then again, it’s going to be fun to see a more experienced Jovic and a compelling rookie in JJJ compliment Butler, Bam and a very motivated Herro. – 4:49 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
tried going live on twitter for the last hour to react to Dame news and keep getting this. tried connecting to fast wifi, 5G, even a different wifi. having a blast pic.twitter.com/ZWtt3sqGDG – 4:47 PM
tried going live on twitter for the last hour to react to Dame news and keep getting this. tried connecting to fast wifi, 5G, even a different wifi. having a blast pic.twitter.com/ZWtt3sqGDG – 4:47 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
An emergency mini episode of @PHLY_Sixers with @DerekBodnerNBA — snap reactions to the Dame Lillard trade, impact on the Sixers, and Philadelphia’s interest in Jrue Holiday.
YouTube youtu.be/Kf6LKSgYfng?si…
Pod will be up on our audio feeds in a bit: link.chtbl.com/PHLYSixers pic.twitter.com/hFiEFwBYF1 – 4:38 PM
An emergency mini episode of @PHLY_Sixers with @DerekBodnerNBA — snap reactions to the Dame Lillard trade, impact on the Sixers, and Philadelphia’s interest in Jrue Holiday.
YouTube youtu.be/Kf6LKSgYfng?si…
Pod will be up on our audio feeds in a bit: link.chtbl.com/PHLYSixers pic.twitter.com/hFiEFwBYF1 – 4:38 PM
Evan Sidery @esidery
In consecutive offseasons, four superstars had the Heat on their shortlist of preferred destinations: Donovan Mitchell, Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal, and Damian Lillard.
For Miami to somehow not land any of them is a failure of epic proportions.
It’s time to rightfully criticize… pic.twitter.com/W4pxdBJG0c – 4:38 PM
In consecutive offseasons, four superstars had the Heat on their shortlist of preferred destinations: Donovan Mitchell, Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal, and Damian Lillard.
For Miami to somehow not land any of them is a failure of epic proportions.
It’s time to rightfully criticize… pic.twitter.com/W4pxdBJG0c – 4:38 PM
Brian Geltzeiler @BGeltzNBA
If I’m Pat Riley/Andy Elisburg right now, I’m re-engaging Joe Cronin/Mike Schmitz and the Blazers on a Jrue Holiday conversation. A great way to salvage the loss of Lillard. – 4:38 PM
If I’m Pat Riley/Andy Elisburg right now, I’m re-engaging Joe Cronin/Mike Schmitz and the Blazers on a Jrue Holiday conversation. A great way to salvage the loss of Lillard. – 4:38 PM
Evan Sidery @esidery
In consecutive offseasons, three superstars had the Heat on their shortlist of preferred destinations: Donovan Mitchell, Kevin Durant, Damian Lillard.
For Miami to somehow not land any of them is a failure of epic proportions.
It’s time to rightfully criticize Pat Riley and Co. pic.twitter.com/t4yuxRAtch – 4:36 PM
In consecutive offseasons, three superstars had the Heat on their shortlist of preferred destinations: Donovan Mitchell, Kevin Durant, Damian Lillard.
For Miami to somehow not land any of them is a failure of epic proportions.
It’s time to rightfully criticize Pat Riley and Co. pic.twitter.com/t4yuxRAtch – 4:36 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Dame Lillard’s annual salary next four seasons:
2023-24: $45.6 million
2024-25: $48.8 million
2025-26: $58.5 million
2026-27: $63.2 million
Yes, more than $63 million in his age-36 season – 4:30 PM
Dame Lillard’s annual salary next four seasons:
2023-24: $45.6 million
2024-25: $48.8 million
2025-26: $58.5 million
2026-27: $63.2 million
Yes, more than $63 million in his age-36 season – 4:30 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
Donovan Mitchell
Kevin Durant
Bradley Beal
Damian Lillard
all expressed desire to play for the Heat but Miami couldn’t get a deal done. Is it a failure? Idk, maybe. But it’s clear the Heat are limited in their ability to trade for a star (picks, cap, etc). Need to reevaluate – 4:29 PM
Donovan Mitchell
Kevin Durant
Bradley Beal
Damian Lillard
all expressed desire to play for the Heat but Miami couldn’t get a deal done. Is it a failure? Idk, maybe. But it’s clear the Heat are limited in their ability to trade for a star (picks, cap, etc). Need to reevaluate – 4:29 PM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Dame Lillard says he is excited about his next chapter with the Milwaukee Bucks sportando.basketball/en/dame-lillar… – 4:29 PM
Dame Lillard says he is excited about his next chapter with the Milwaukee Bucks sportando.basketball/en/dame-lillar… – 4:29 PM
Zach Kram @zachkram
First reaction to the Lillard trade: It’s a big risk, but Dame seems to solve the Bucks’ biggest problems in both the present and future
theringer.com/nba/2023/9/27/… – 4:23 PM
First reaction to the Lillard trade: It’s a big risk, but Dame seems to solve the Bucks’ biggest problems in both the present and future
theringer.com/nba/2023/9/27/… – 4:23 PM
Frank Madden @fmaddenNBA
I have mixed emotions about this deal simply because everything Jrue meant to this franchise on and off the court. Just an A+ human. But man what a statement move from Jon Horst and Bucks ownership. You worried about the Bucks’ “commitment,” Giannis? Alright, here’s Dame Lillard. – 4:22 PM
I have mixed emotions about this deal simply because everything Jrue meant to this franchise on and off the court. Just an A+ human. But man what a statement move from Jon Horst and Bucks ownership. You worried about the Bucks’ “commitment,” Giannis? Alright, here’s Dame Lillard. – 4:22 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Damian Lillard trade: Heat’s Jimmy Butler calls for NBA to investigate Bucks, plus other social media reaction
cbssports.com/nba/news/damia… – 4:21 PM
Damian Lillard trade: Heat’s Jimmy Butler calls for NBA to investigate Bucks, plus other social media reaction
cbssports.com/nba/news/damia… – 4:21 PM
Trey Kerby @treykerby
Low-key Dame trade winner. Should be able to charge a pretty penny for that number. pic.twitter.com/WGqPvtZrU8 – 4:20 PM
Low-key Dame trade winner. Should be able to charge a pretty penny for that number. pic.twitter.com/WGqPvtZrU8 – 4:20 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Lillard gotta leave “Dame Time” behind in Portland because the most clutch player in the league is in Sacramento. pic.twitter.com/gGmZnnN9s9 – 4:13 PM
Lillard gotta leave “Dame Time” behind in Portland because the most clutch player in the league is in Sacramento. pic.twitter.com/gGmZnnN9s9 – 4:13 PM
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
More on this storyline
Damian Lillard: I love Hart -via Twitter @joshhart / September 28, 2023
Ben Golliver: Milwaukee Bucks GM Jon Horst on Damian Lillard: “An elite player in our league and someone we’ve long been fans of. These opportunities are rare and hard to measure and execute.” Horst on trading Jrue Holiday: “These are the hardest, most human moments of this business.” pic.twitter.com/FrlVeFPk8U -via Twitter @BenGolliver / September 28, 2023
Casey Holdahl: Met @Dame_Lillard June 15, 2012 after his solo workout with the Blazers. And well over 4000 days later, he’s still the realest you’ll come across. Never switched up, always treated people the same. Few others you could say that about in my 15+ years in the league. -via Twitter @CHold / September 28, 2023