Bucks did not run Damian Lillard trade by Giannis Antetokounmpo before agreeing to it
Adrian Wojnarowski: “Directly, [Giannis Antetokounmpo] literally played no role [in the Bucks trading for Damian Lillard]. In fact, Jon Horst did not bring this trade idea or sign off on it to Giannis Antetokounmpo because Jrue Holiday was involved. And the relationship there and the reverence that this organization and these players have for Holiday. He did not want to put that to Giannis Antetokounmpo and have him have that on his conscious necessarily that he might sign off or not sign off on it.”
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
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Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Maybe I missed this already being reported somewhere, but I think it’ll eventually come out that Giannis saw whatever Portland-Miami talks going nowhere, decided Dame was gettable, and then started hypothetisizing about his own exit specifically to manufacture this outcome. AK – 4:37 PM
Maybe I missed this already being reported somewhere, but I think it’ll eventually come out that Giannis saw whatever Portland-Miami talks going nowhere, decided Dame was gettable, and then started hypothetisizing about his own exit specifically to manufacture this outcome. AK – 4:37 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
An in-depth convo with @rich_hofmann and @DerekBodnerNBA on Dame trade fallout today — how it transforms Milwaukee, how the teams who didn’t get Lillard will react, and the new Jrue Holiday sweepstakes
🎧 link.chtbl.com/PHLYSixers
🎥 youtube.com/live/h1x17_Vax… pic.twitter.com/YgunE68NTh – 4:32 PM
An in-depth convo with @rich_hofmann and @DerekBodnerNBA on Dame trade fallout today — how it transforms Milwaukee, how the teams who didn’t get Lillard will react, and the new Jrue Holiday sweepstakes
🎧 link.chtbl.com/PHLYSixers
🎥 youtube.com/live/h1x17_Vax… pic.twitter.com/YgunE68NTh – 4:32 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Again, on the Raptors missing out on Damian Lillard, and what it shows about the status quo: theathletic.com/4906389/2023/0… – 4:26 PM
Again, on the Raptors missing out on Damian Lillard, and what it shows about the status quo: theathletic.com/4906389/2023/0… – 4:26 PM
Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
To me, this is the biggest part of this trade for Milwaukee. I don’t know how you stop the Lillard-Giannis two-man game. Giannis has never played with anyone resembling the on-ball gravity Lillard has.
That’s going to be a real problem for defenders.
theathletic.com/4906848/2023/0… pic.twitter.com/8XB7V4K7GU – 4:25 PM
To me, this is the biggest part of this trade for Milwaukee. I don’t know how you stop the Lillard-Giannis two-man game. Giannis has never played with anyone resembling the on-ball gravity Lillard has.
That’s going to be a real problem for defenders.
theathletic.com/4906848/2023/0… pic.twitter.com/8XB7V4K7GU – 4:25 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
👑NEW LOCKED ON KINGS POD👑
🏀Reaction to the Dame Lillard trade.
🏀Should the Kings try to make a move for Jrue Holiday?
🏀Which stars should the Kings be patient for?
🖥youtu.be/8FUq2kpMIWc
🎙bit.ly/LOKPODS pic.twitter.com/qlx2V2nend – 4:11 PM
👑NEW LOCKED ON KINGS POD👑
🏀Reaction to the Dame Lillard trade.
🏀Should the Kings try to make a move for Jrue Holiday?
🏀Which stars should the Kings be patient for?
🖥youtu.be/8FUq2kpMIWc
🎙bit.ly/LOKPODS pic.twitter.com/qlx2V2nend – 4:11 PM
Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
I dove deep into the Damian Lillard trade from all three teams’ angles.
-Why Lillard is a substantial upgrade for MIL.
-Why I like the return for POR
-I tried to make sense of the Suns wanting Nurkic over Ayton even if I disagree
theathletic.com/4906848/2023/0… pic.twitter.com/XTL8lt8Vh8 – 4:09 PM
I dove deep into the Damian Lillard trade from all three teams’ angles.
-Why Lillard is a substantial upgrade for MIL.
-Why I like the return for POR
-I tried to make sense of the Suns wanting Nurkic over Ayton even if I disagree
theathletic.com/4906848/2023/0… pic.twitter.com/XTL8lt8Vh8 – 4:09 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Dame being traded to the Bucks was just as much of a shock to @CJMcCollum 😲 pic.twitter.com/tzIkMYEmz3 – 3:58 PM
Dame being traded to the Bucks was just as much of a shock to @CJMcCollum 😲 pic.twitter.com/tzIkMYEmz3 – 3:58 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
“In the playoffs, [Jrue] Holiday might be better than [Damian] Lillard.”
Former Bucks Head Coach and Hall of Famer George Karl weighed in on the Damian Lillard trade.
@CoachKarl22 | @TheFrankIsola | @Scalabrine pic.twitter.com/7IvKpuks6G – 3:52 PM
“In the playoffs, [Jrue] Holiday might be better than [Damian] Lillard.”
Former Bucks Head Coach and Hall of Famer George Karl weighed in on the Damian Lillard trade.
@CoachKarl22 | @TheFrankIsola | @Scalabrine pic.twitter.com/7IvKpuks6G – 3:52 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Throwback to this double OT battle in the ’21 playoffs:
Jokic — Lillard —
38 PTS 55 PTS
11 REB 10 AST
9 AST 12 3P
Dame became the only player in NBA history with a 50p/10a game on 10+ 3P. pic.twitter.com/zkmPJtfp9s – 3:51 PM
Throwback to this double OT battle in the ’21 playoffs:
Jokic — Lillard —
38 PTS 55 PTS
11 REB 10 AST
9 AST 12 3P
Dame became the only player in NBA history with a 50p/10a game on 10+ 3P. pic.twitter.com/zkmPJtfp9s – 3:51 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Dunc’d On Prime: Damian Lillard to the Bucks with @DannyLeroux
Join us:
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Dunc’d On Prime: Damian Lillard to the Bucks with @DannyLeroux
Join us:
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Henry Abbott @TrueHoop
On today’s podcast more Dame trade analysis and a look at the pacific division.
@coachthorpe tells @jshector what good does depth do for the Suns when their starting center isn’t good.
Full episode: link.chtbl.com/TrueHoopSocial1 pic.twitter.com/QBR4zRUM8t – 3:33 PM
On today’s podcast more Dame trade analysis and a look at the pacific division.
@coachthorpe tells @jshector what good does depth do for the Suns when their starting center isn’t good.
Full episode: link.chtbl.com/TrueHoopSocial1 pic.twitter.com/QBR4zRUM8t – 3:33 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
“Directly, he literally played no role.”
@wojespn on Giannis’ involvement in the trade for Dame. pic.twitter.com/MRNrDUVb4N – 3:08 PM
“Directly, he literally played no role.”
@wojespn on Giannis’ involvement in the trade for Dame. pic.twitter.com/MRNrDUVb4N – 3:08 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Damian Lillard trade: The Blazers just didn’t want the Heat’s stuff, according to everybody
cbssports.com/nba/news/damia… – 2:45 PM
Damian Lillard trade: The Blazers just didn’t want the Heat’s stuff, according to everybody
cbssports.com/nba/news/damia… – 2:45 PM
Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
The Damian Lillard trade is intriguing on many levels.
I looked at some of the interesting trivia surrounding this fascinating deal.
Please read, share, and subscribe: open.substack.com/pub/statitudes… pic.twitter.com/EO2AJ35RxH – 2:37 PM
The Damian Lillard trade is intriguing on many levels.
I looked at some of the interesting trivia surrounding this fascinating deal.
Please read, share, and subscribe: open.substack.com/pub/statitudes… pic.twitter.com/EO2AJ35RxH – 2:37 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Analysis: Adrian Griffin, as he enters Year 1 as a coach, is the winner of the Lillard trade (from @AP) apnews.com/article/0c260d… – 2:37 PM
Analysis: Adrian Griffin, as he enters Year 1 as a coach, is the winner of the Lillard trade (from @AP) apnews.com/article/0c260d… – 2:37 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
For years, Bucks opponents have tailored their defense to stop one thing: Giannis Antetokounmpo at the rim.
With Damian Lillard, they now also need to fear a 3-point threat from 30 feet out.
How that could transform the Bucks’ offense, at @TheAthletic: theathletic.com/4908015/2023/0… – 2:33 PM
For years, Bucks opponents have tailored their defense to stop one thing: Giannis Antetokounmpo at the rim.
With Damian Lillard, they now also need to fear a 3-point threat from 30 feet out.
How that could transform the Bucks’ offense, at @TheAthletic: theathletic.com/4908015/2023/0… – 2:33 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
Penultimate offseason @DNVR_Nuggets show. Come join.
Jrue trades that would concern
A Lillard-Giannis conspiracy
The Jazz make their games available to all
youtube.com/live/2fJoRIbwk… – 2:20 PM
Penultimate offseason @DNVR_Nuggets show. Come join.
Jrue trades that would concern A Lillard-Giannis conspiracy The Jazz make their games available to allyoutube.com/live/2fJoRIbwk… – 2:20 PM
Tom Haberstroh @tomhaberstroh
NEW: Now that the dust has settled on the Dame trade, have we ever seen two NBA75 players link up at this stage of their careers? I found two comps. Here’s what history tells us about the Dame-Giannis pairing: tomthefinder.com/p/the-only-two… – 2:13 PM
NEW: Now that the dust has settled on the Dame trade, have we ever seen two NBA75 players link up at this stage of their careers? I found two comps. Here’s what history tells us about the Dame-Giannis pairing: tomthefinder.com/p/the-only-two… – 2:13 PM
The Ringer @ringernba
Add Damian Lillard to the list of players the Heat were reportedly interested in but didn’t land. Who’s the next trade target that’ll help them move the needle?
@KevinOConnorNBA: theringer.com/nba/2023/9/28/… – 2:11 PM
Add Damian Lillard to the list of players the Heat were reportedly interested in but didn’t land. Who’s the next trade target that’ll help them move the needle?
@KevinOConnorNBA: theringer.com/nba/2023/9/28/… – 2:11 PM
Mike Prada @MikePradaNBA
This piece rules. @eric_nehm rules. Dame and Giannis are gonna rule on offense. theathletic.com/4908015/2023/0… – 2:07 PM
This piece rules. @eric_nehm rules. Dame and Giannis are gonna rule on offense. theathletic.com/4908015/2023/0… – 2:07 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
“They got the offensive player that Giannis needs”
@Scalabrine gave his reaction to Damian Lillard deal on The Starting Lineup
#FearTheDeer
pic.twitter.com/WlKiCLbCiS – 2:06 PM
“They got the offensive player that Giannis needs”
@Scalabrine gave his reaction to Damian Lillard deal on The Starting Lineup
#FearTheDeer
pic.twitter.com/WlKiCLbCiS – 2:06 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Dunc’d On Prime: Damian Lillard to the Bucks with @DannyLeroux
Join us:
duncdon.supportingcast.fm pic.twitter.com/NOo9vgfoO6 – 1:49 PM
Dunc’d On Prime: Damian Lillard to the Bucks with @DannyLeroux
Join us:
duncdon.supportingcast.fm pic.twitter.com/NOo9vgfoO6 – 1:49 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
The Sixers are still in limbo less than a week before the start of training camp. But after yesterday’s Dame bomb, let’s reset the Eastern Conference that has shifted around them inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… – 1:30 PM
The Sixers are still in limbo less than a week before the start of training camp. But after yesterday’s Dame bomb, let’s reset the Eastern Conference that has shifted around them inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… – 1:30 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
How did Bucks swoop in, pull off blockbuster Damian Lillard trade?
nbcsports.com/nba/news/how-d… – 1:29 PM
How did Bucks swoop in, pull off blockbuster Damian Lillard trade?
nbcsports.com/nba/news/how-d… – 1:29 PM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
RT @jerrybrewer: Something new for Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard: A fellow star @PostSports washingtonpost.com/sports/2023/09… – 1:27 PM
RT @jerrybrewer: Something new for Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard: A fellow star @PostSports washingtonpost.com/sports/2023/09… – 1:27 PM
Salman Ali @SalmanAliNBA
The phrasing here kind of tells it all:
“were prepared to offer up to” = never actually offered
Miami was so confident that they had pinned Portland into a corner, they didn’t even bother putting their best foot forward for Lillard.
theathletic.com/4908586/2023/0… pic.twitter.com/AkIUouJuEa – 1:21 PM
The phrasing here kind of tells it all:
“were prepared to offer up to” = never actually offered
Miami was so confident that they had pinned Portland into a corner, they didn’t even bother putting their best foot forward for Lillard.
theathletic.com/4908586/2023/0… pic.twitter.com/AkIUouJuEa – 1:21 PM
Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
Damain Lillard averaged 32.2 PPG last season, while Giannis Antetokounmpo averaged 31.1 PPG.
They will become the second teammates in NBA history to each average 30+ PPG the previous season. Who was the first such duo?
Please read, share, and subscribe: open.substack.com/pub/statitudes… pic.twitter.com/cUJXtV80Bn – 1:10 PM
Damain Lillard averaged 32.2 PPG last season, while Giannis Antetokounmpo averaged 31.1 PPG.
They will become the second teammates in NBA history to each average 30+ PPG the previous season. Who was the first such duo?
Please read, share, and subscribe: open.substack.com/pub/statitudes… pic.twitter.com/cUJXtV80Bn – 1:10 PM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Column: The Damian Lillard trade winners & losers @washingtonpost @PostSports washingtonpost.com/sports/2023/09… – 1:01 PM
Column: The Damian Lillard trade winners & losers @washingtonpost @PostSports washingtonpost.com/sports/2023/09… – 1:01 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
The beauty in the Damian Lillard mega trade to the Bucks is it works whether or not Giannis Antetokounmpo decides to stay in Milwaukee when his free agency arrives in 2025.
On the Bucks’ new contender with a best by date. For @NYDNSports
nydailynews.com/2023/09/27/kri… – 12:57 PM
The beauty in the Damian Lillard mega trade to the Bucks is it works whether or not Giannis Antetokounmpo decides to stay in Milwaukee when his free agency arrives in 2025.
On the Bucks’ new contender with a best by date. For @NYDNSports
nydailynews.com/2023/09/27/kri… – 12:57 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Damian Lillard had his eye on Brooklyn this summer. With talks between Miami and Portland going nowhere, Lillard had his agent reach out to the Nets in recent weeks.
My latest on why BKN’s decision to pass is a positive sign for the franchise’s direction: clutchpoints.com/why-nets-passi… – 12:54 PM
Damian Lillard had his eye on Brooklyn this summer. With talks between Miami and Portland going nowhere, Lillard had his agent reach out to the Nets in recent weeks.
My latest on why BKN’s decision to pass is a positive sign for the franchise’s direction: clutchpoints.com/why-nets-passi… – 12:54 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Damian Lillard’s interest in Brooklyn was well-documented this summer. With talks between Portland and Miami going nowhere, Lillard had his agent reach out to Brooklyn in recent weeks.
My latest on why the Nets’ decision to pass is a positive sign for the franchise’s direction:… – 12:51 PM
Damian Lillard’s interest in Brooklyn was well-documented this summer. With talks between Portland and Miami going nowhere, Lillard had his agent reach out to Brooklyn in recent weeks.
My latest on why the Nets’ decision to pass is a positive sign for the franchise’s direction:… – 12:51 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Going live in 10 with @DerekBodnerNBA and @rich_hofmann, unpacking the Dame Lillard trade and what it means for the Sixers.
youtube.com/live/h1x17_Vax… pic.twitter.com/wl5IsJZ0VP – 12:50 PM
Going live in 10 with @DerekBodnerNBA and @rich_hofmann, unpacking the Dame Lillard trade and what it means for the Sixers.
youtube.com/live/h1x17_Vax… pic.twitter.com/wl5IsJZ0VP – 12:50 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
The Milwaukee Bucks now have the best NBA Finals odds on @FDSportsbook with seven-time All-Star Damian Lillard set to team up with two-time league MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo: pic.twitter.com/enwCy3HrAu – 12:50 PM
The Milwaukee Bucks now have the best NBA Finals odds on @FDSportsbook with seven-time All-Star Damian Lillard set to team up with two-time league MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo: pic.twitter.com/enwCy3HrAu – 12:50 PM
Aaron J. Fentress @AaronJFentress
Instant reaction to Trail Blazers trading Damian Lillard to Bucks: Blazer Focused podcast with @CraigBirnbach
://www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2023/09/instant-reaction-to-trail-blazers-trading-damian-lillard-to-bucks-blazer-focused-podcast.html – 12:29 PM
Instant reaction to Trail Blazers trading Damian Lillard to Bucks: Blazer Focused podcast with @CraigBirnbach
://www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2023/09/instant-reaction-to-trail-blazers-trading-damian-lillard-to-bucks-blazer-focused-podcast.html – 12:29 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Countdown to camp: What’s the point? In the wake of Lillard loss, is there a Heat Plan B to salvage? sun-sentinel.com/2023/09/28/cou… Lowry? Herro? Butler or Adebayo as the primary handlers? – 12:27 PM
Countdown to camp: What’s the point? In the wake of Lillard loss, is there a Heat Plan B to salvage? sun-sentinel.com/2023/09/28/cou… Lowry? Herro? Butler or Adebayo as the primary handlers? – 12:27 PM
NBA Math @NBA_Math
🗣NEW @HardwoodKnocks
📋 Damian Lillard Trade Reaction
Dame, Bucks, Giannis, etc. (4:19)
Heat (15:19)
Raptors (21:38)
Suns (25:49)
Blazers, Jrue Holiday, more (33:52)
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🍎 apple.co/3taRfug
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📺 youtube.com/live/sLiI8nvZa… pic.twitter.com/4fLlyznsfx – 12:19 PM
🗣NEW @HardwoodKnocks
📋 Damian Lillard Trade Reaction
Dame, Bucks, Giannis, etc. (4:19)
Heat (15:19)
Raptors (21:38)
Suns (25:49)
Blazers, Jrue Holiday, more (33:52)
🎧 bit.ly/hwkx965
🍎 apple.co/3taRfug
spoti.fi/3RC3SIQ📺 youtube.com/live/sLiI8nvZa… pic.twitter.com/4fLlyznsfx – 12:19 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Tyler Herro is a full supporter of Dame going to Milwaukee 😂 pic.twitter.com/uSxD0lvoK8 – 12:18 PM
Tyler Herro is a full supporter of Dame going to Milwaukee 😂 pic.twitter.com/uSxD0lvoK8 – 12:18 PM
Damian Lillard @Dame_Lillard
Dame D.O.L.L.A. – Farewell youtu.be/47chbFnmh94?si… via @YouTube – 12:16 PM
Dame D.O.L.L.A. – Farewell youtu.be/47chbFnmh94?si… via @YouTube – 12:16 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Yesterday, we discussed issues and questions heading into the Rockets camp. houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-n… Today, some of the topics worth exploring in the preseason around the NBA from the Dame deal to another “crazy situation” and the new LeBrontourage. houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-n… – 12:10 PM
Yesterday, we discussed issues and questions heading into the Rockets camp. houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-n… Today, some of the topics worth exploring in the preseason around the NBA from the Dame deal to another “crazy situation” and the new LeBrontourage. houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-n… – 12:10 PM
Tyler Herro @raf_tyler
in all seriousness… as a kid from Milwaukee , I’m grabbing me a Dame jersey. – 12:09 PM
in all seriousness… as a kid from Milwaukee , I’m grabbing me a Dame jersey. – 12:09 PM
Frank Madden @fmaddenNBA
Playoff True Shooting % of the Bucks’ starting point guard during the Giannis era:
14/15: 43.8% (MCW)
16/17: 49.1% (Brogdon)
17/18: 51.2% (Bledsoe)
18/19: 49.4% (Bledsoe)
19/20: 48.0% (Bledsoe)
20/21: 48.2% (Jrue)
21/22: 46.1% (Jrue)
22/23: 49.1% (Jrue)
Just mind-boggling that… – 12:07 PM
Playoff True Shooting % of the Bucks’ starting point guard during the Giannis era:
14/15: 43.8% (MCW)
16/17: 49.1% (Brogdon)
17/18: 51.2% (Bledsoe)
18/19: 49.4% (Bledsoe)
19/20: 48.0% (Bledsoe)
20/21: 48.2% (Jrue)
21/22: 46.1% (Jrue)
22/23: 49.1% (Jrue)
Just mind-boggling that… – 12:07 PM
Jake Madison @NOLAJake
LIVE at 7 pm central! Let’s talk Pelicans win total, Damian Lillard trade, and yes the TV deal. Plus, I’ll answer your questions from the chat! See y’all then!
youtube.com/watch?v=ATwcba… pic.twitter.com/leJ1t3tVJb – 12:06 PM
LIVE at 7 pm central! Let’s talk Pelicans win total, Damian Lillard trade, and yes the TV deal. Plus, I’ll answer your questions from the chat! See y’all then!
youtube.com/watch?v=ATwcba… pic.twitter.com/leJ1t3tVJb – 12:06 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
New for @TheAthleticNBA – Four big questions about the Damian Lillard deal, and my three most realistic Jrue Holiday trades.
The Athletic is just $1/mo for new subscribers if you act now
theathletic.com/4908778/2023/0… – 12:03 PM
New for @TheAthleticNBA – Four big questions about the Damian Lillard deal, and my three most realistic Jrue Holiday trades.
The Athletic is just $1/mo for new subscribers if you act now
theathletic.com/4908778/2023/0… – 12:03 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
“You are getting an elite offensive player”
With Damian Lillard going to the Bucks, @TheFrankIsola gives his thoughts on the blockbuster trade #FearTheDeer pic.twitter.com/xhTiQ7SuKQ – 12:03 PM
“You are getting an elite offensive player”
With Damian Lillard going to the Bucks, @TheFrankIsola gives his thoughts on the blockbuster trade #FearTheDeer pic.twitter.com/xhTiQ7SuKQ – 12:03 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Dunc’d On Prime: New York Knicks 2023-24 Season Outlook with @FredKatz (including our live reaction to the Damian Lillard trade)
For all our team previews, subscribe to Dunc’d On Prime:
duncdon.supportingcast.fm pic.twitter.com/q33DXxY6o0 – 11:57 AM
Dunc’d On Prime: New York Knicks 2023-24 Season Outlook with @FredKatz (including our live reaction to the Damian Lillard trade)
For all our team previews, subscribe to Dunc’d On Prime:
duncdon.supportingcast.fm pic.twitter.com/q33DXxY6o0 – 11:57 AM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Dunc’d On Prime: Damian Lillard to the Bucks with @DannyLeroux
Join us:
duncdon.supportingcast.fm pic.twitter.com/C0PXHfFrSp – 11:50 AM
Dunc’d On Prime: Damian Lillard to the Bucks with @DannyLeroux
Join us:
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NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Tyler Herro remains with the Heat after having his name linked to trade reports surrounding Damian Lillard.
(h/t @j_shao_) pic.twitter.com/QIQhFjHOF0 – 11:45 AM
Tyler Herro remains with the Heat after having his name linked to trade reports surrounding Damian Lillard.
(h/t @j_shao_) pic.twitter.com/QIQhFjHOF0 – 11:45 AM
The Ringer @ringernba
How does yesterday’s Dame trade affect the Bucks, the Suns, the Trail Blazers, and Jrue Holiday’s many suitors?
@MichaelVPina: theringer.com/nba/2023/9/27/… – 11:40 AM
How does yesterday’s Dame trade affect the Bucks, the Suns, the Trail Blazers, and Jrue Holiday’s many suitors?
@MichaelVPina: theringer.com/nba/2023/9/27/… – 11:40 AM
Sean Highkin @highkin
My sense with the Jrue trade is that since Portland got mainly players back in the Dame deal, they’ll likely prioritize draft capital in this one. So whichever team offers the pick(s) they feel are best/highest upside is probably the deal they’ll go with. – 11:39 AM
My sense with the Jrue trade is that since Portland got mainly players back in the Dame deal, they’ll likely prioritize draft capital in this one. So whichever team offers the pick(s) they feel are best/highest upside is probably the deal they’ll go with. – 11:39 AM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
Column: Giannis asked. The Bucks answered. si.com/nba/2023/09/28… – 11:33 AM
Column: Giannis asked. The Bucks answered. si.com/nba/2023/09/28… – 11:33 AM
Ben Rohrbach @brohrbach
The Damian Lillard trade was a great example of what you can expect all season from the @YahooSports NBA crew — the most well-rounded coverage you’ll find anywhere … 🧵 – 11:33 AM
The Damian Lillard trade was a great example of what you can expect all season from the @YahooSports NBA crew — the most well-rounded coverage you’ll find anywhere … 🧵 – 11:33 AM
The Ringer @ringernba
“Dame Time” is both a nickname and a solution for the Bucks’ greatest weakness.
@zachkram: theringer.com/nba/2023/9/27/… – 11:32 AM
“Dame Time” is both a nickname and a solution for the Bucks’ greatest weakness.
@zachkram: theringer.com/nba/2023/9/27/… – 11:32 AM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
I thought long and hard about this overnight, and I have a take for @PHLY_Sports
I think the Dame Lillard trade might actually benefit the Sixers
allphly.com/damian-lillard… – 11:31 AM
I thought long and hard about this overnight, and I have a take for @PHLY_Sports
I think the Dame Lillard trade might actually benefit the Sixers
allphly.com/damian-lillard… – 11:31 AM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
Ever since Jimmy Butler was acquired in 2019, these are the guards the Miami Heat were interested in but didn’t land:
– Damian Lillard
– Donovan Mitchell
– Bradley Beal
– Chris Paul
– Zach LaVine
– James Harden
– Kyrie Irving pic.twitter.com/I8IiS9vB12 – 11:31 AM
Ever since Jimmy Butler was acquired in 2019, these are the guards the Miami Heat were interested in but didn’t land:
– Damian Lillard
– Donovan Mitchell
– Bradley Beal
– Chris Paul
– Zach LaVine
– James Harden
– Kyrie Irving pic.twitter.com/I8IiS9vB12 – 11:31 AM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
despite all the talk in recent years about how it was unfair asking small markets compete against big markets…
Milwaukee just landed Dame are the odds-on favorite to win it all.
Phoenix added KD and Beal and are favored to win the West.
Denver is reigning NBA champion. – 11:28 AM
despite all the talk in recent years about how it was unfair asking small markets compete against big markets…
Milwaukee just landed Dame are the odds-on favorite to win it all.
Phoenix added KD and Beal and are favored to win the West.
Denver is reigning NBA champion. – 11:28 AM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
ASK IRA: Egg on the Heat’s face, or never a fair crack at landing Lillard? sun-sentinel.com/2023/09/28/ask… – 11:28 AM
ASK IRA: Egg on the Heat’s face, or never a fair crack at landing Lillard? sun-sentinel.com/2023/09/28/ask… – 11:28 AM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
new words:
Dame Time in Milwaukee (and where is Jrue Holiday headed??)
Breaking down the impact for each of the three teams involved in the Dame deal – as well as the effect on Knicks and Heat…
tommybeer.substack.com/p/dame-time-in… pic.twitter.com/lid1qfM81Q – 11:21 AM
new words:
Dame Time in Milwaukee (and where is Jrue Holiday headed??)
Breaking down the impact for each of the three teams involved in the Dame deal – as well as the effect on Knicks and Heat…
tommybeer.substack.com/p/dame-time-in… pic.twitter.com/lid1qfM81Q – 11:21 AM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Dame’s new threads on 2k look tough 🔥
(via @NBA2K) pic.twitter.com/tAD2Za3ovZ – 11:05 AM
Dame’s new threads on 2k look tough 🔥
(via @NBA2K) pic.twitter.com/tAD2Za3ovZ – 11:05 AM
Bill Ingram @TheRocketGuy
The Milwaukee @Bucks sent ripples across the #NBA world yesterday when they won the Damian Lillard sweepstakes. Is Milwaukee really the best place for the All-Star guard? We break it down. #HardwoodHuddle #BackSportsPage
backsportspage.com/is-milwaukee-t… – 11:04 AM
The Milwaukee @Bucks sent ripples across the #NBA world yesterday when they won the Damian Lillard sweepstakes. Is Milwaukee really the best place for the All-Star guard? We break it down. #HardwoodHuddle #BackSportsPage
backsportspage.com/is-milwaukee-t… – 11:04 AM
Evan Sidery @esidery
The Raptors’ offer to the Trail Blazers for Damian Lillard likely never included Pascal Siakam, Scottie Barnes or OG Anunoby, per @WindhorstESPN (podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bri…):
“I feel pretty strongly that there was some sort of offer from Toronto to Portland. I do not feel strongly,… pic.twitter.com/SD6q2QBlaz – 11:02 AM
The Raptors’ offer to the Trail Blazers for Damian Lillard likely never included Pascal Siakam, Scottie Barnes or OG Anunoby, per @WindhorstESPN (podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bri…):
“I feel pretty strongly that there was some sort of offer from Toronto to Portland. I do not feel strongly,… pic.twitter.com/SD6q2QBlaz – 11:02 AM
Evan Sidery @esidery
The Raptors’ offer to the Trail Blazers for Damian Lillard likely never included Pascal Siakam, Scottie Barnes or OG Anunoby, per @WindhorstESPN (podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bri…):
“I feel pretty strongly that there was some sort of offer from Toronto to Portland. I do not feel… pic.twitter.com/q5XbCGfVpL – 11:01 AM
The Raptors’ offer to the Trail Blazers for Damian Lillard likely never included Pascal Siakam, Scottie Barnes or OG Anunoby, per @WindhorstESPN (podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bri…):
“I feel pretty strongly that there was some sort of offer from Toronto to Portland. I do not feel… pic.twitter.com/q5XbCGfVpL – 11:01 AM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
How do the Heat recover from losing out on Damian Lillard? theathletic.com/4907058/2023/0… – 11:01 AM
How do the Heat recover from losing out on Damian Lillard? theathletic.com/4907058/2023/0… – 11:01 AM
Evan Sidery @esidery
The Bucks now have the highest projected over/under win total on @FDSportsbook after acquiring Damian Lillard:
Bucks = 55.5
Celtics = 54.5
Suns = 53.5
Nuggets = 52.5
Cavaliers = 50.5 pic.twitter.com/MuQQzTIgl1 – 10:53 AM
The Bucks now have the highest projected over/under win total on @FDSportsbook after acquiring Damian Lillard:
Bucks = 55.5
Celtics = 54.5
Suns = 53.5
Nuggets = 52.5
Cavaliers = 50.5 pic.twitter.com/MuQQzTIgl1 – 10:53 AM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
James Harden
Damian Lillard
Chris Paul
Russell Westbrook
Which NBA legend would you like to see winning a ring first? – 10:45 AM
James Harden
Damian Lillard
Chris Paul
Russell Westbrook
Which NBA legend would you like to see winning a ring first? – 10:45 AM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Damian Lillard expanded trade preferences to Bucks, one other team as Heat talks fizzled, per report
cbssports.com/nba/news/damia… – 10:42 AM
Damian Lillard expanded trade preferences to Bucks, one other team as Heat talks fizzled, per report
cbssports.com/nba/news/damia… – 10:42 AM
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.
LISTEN:
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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.
LISTEN:
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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
📞855-NBA-JUMP (855-622-5867)
#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
📞855-NBA-JUMP (855-622-5867)
#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
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Greece submitted its official bid to host one of the four pre-Olympic tournaments in hopes that Giannis Antetokounmpo will be present
eurohoops.net/en/olympic-gam… – 7:23 AM
Greece submitted its official bid to host one of the four pre-Olympic tournaments in hopes that Giannis Antetokounmpo will be present
eurohoops.net/en/olympic-gam… – 7:23 AM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
🦌Damian Lillard is a Milwaukee Buck!🦌
The Starting Lineup with @TheFrankIsola and @Scalabrine is LIVE!
🏀Full Trade Reaction
🏀Jrue Holiday’s Future
🏀@CoachKarl22 at 9:30am ET
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📞Call the Show: 855-NBA-Jump (855-622-5867) pic.twitter.com/Tv3L45f8Ll – 7:02 AM
🦌Damian Lillard is a Milwaukee Buck!🦌
The Starting Lineup with @TheFrankIsola and @Scalabrine is LIVE!
🏀Full Trade Reaction
🏀Jrue Holiday’s Future
🏀@CoachKarl22 at 9:30am ET
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📞Call the Show: 855-NBA-Jump (855-622-5867) pic.twitter.com/Tv3L45f8Ll – 7:02 AM
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
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 – 10:43 PM
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 – 10:43 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
I’m absolutely thrilled for Milwaukee, a team I’m sure Giannis wanted badly to stay with, that never would’ve been in play for a star of this caliber without him and reenergized a fan base bracing for a return to irrelevancy soon. I’m excited to go back to Fiserv this spring… – 10:39 PM
I’m absolutely thrilled for Milwaukee, a team I’m sure Giannis wanted badly to stay with, that never would’ve been in play for a star of this caliber without him and reenergized a fan base bracing for a return to irrelevancy soon. I’m excited to go back to Fiserv this spring… – 10:39 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
Deonte Burton @DeonteBurton
People keep saying g it made me the bucks worse trading Hoilday! I disagree you still have Khris Middleton who can defend you still have Giannis Antetokounmpo… and brook Lopez rim protection.. while they did lose some perimeter defense they gain
Perimeter offense.. by a lot. – 9:01 PM
People keep saying g it made me the bucks worse trading Hoilday! I disagree you still have Khris Middleton who can defend you still have Giannis Antetokounmpo… and brook Lopez rim protection.. while they did lose some perimeter defense they gain
Perimeter offense.. by a lot. – 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
Henry Abbott @TrueHoop
“You’ve given yourself that slight chance to win more. I am not confident you’re gonna keep Giannis long term, which I thought was the goal. They’ll be better this year.” @coachthorpe truehoop.com/p/the-bucks-ge… – 6:23 PM
“You’ve given yourself that slight chance to win more. I am not confident you’re gonna keep Giannis long term, which I thought was the goal. They’ll be better this year.” @coachthorpe truehoop.com/p/the-bucks-ge… – 6:23 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
More on this storyline
Clutch Points: “I was stunned… I didn’t expect [the Bucks], I didn’t know that [Damian Lillard] expected Milwaukee… Just like the rest of the world, I was shocked and I was interested in seeing who was involved in the deal.” —CJ McCollum (via @ESPNNBA) pic.twitter.com/jURGQQ8JYO -via Twitter @ClutchPointsApp / September 28, 2023
Ball Don’t Lie: The Trail Blazers’ tribute video for Dame 🙏 (via @trailblazers) pic.twitter.com/TQPe0IJaXL -via Twitter @Balldontlie / September 28, 2023
Marc J. Spears: The @Bucks didn’t waste no time. @Dame_Lillard. pic.twitter.com/8NyChjZy8J -via Twitter @MarcJSpears / September 28, 2023
Now, Antetokounmpo is eligible for a three-year, $186.6 million extension with the Bucks before the start of regular season, or a commitment for up to four years and $260 million next offseason. The Bucks delivered the max, three-year extension to Antetokounmpo in recent days, league sources say, and it is immediately unclear how he and his representatives will reconsider a potential deal now versus waiting to evaluate after the season. -via The Athletic / September 28, 2023
With the Bucks acquiring Lillard, there’s a belief that the likelihood of Antetokounmpo remaining with the Bucks long-term has now increased, according to rival NBA front office members who spoke with HoopsHype. “At the end of the day, the Bucks got better and improved their title chances, and I’m a humongous Holiday fan,” an NBA scout told HoopsHype. “Milwaukee’s perimeter defense got worse, but what Dame will give them offensively will be much better. I think Dame’s been overburdened with ball-handling in Portland, and so was Giannis in Milwaukee during critical playoff moments. Now, you have two guys who can handle the ball and create for themselves at pivotal times to win big games. Dame will get shots off the ball he hasn’t gotten before when he’s playing off Giannis.” -via HoopsHype / September 28, 2023
Antetokounmpo became extension-eligible last week for up to three years, projected at $177.5 million. He has until the day before the regular season starts to sign it, but there’s a good chance he won’t. If he waits until next year, he could add an additional year for a total of four years, projected at $245.5 million. While he might wait to extend until next summer, the acquisition of Lillard certainly increases the chances that he will. -via HoopsHype / September 28, 2023