Blazers asked Damian Lillard to sit out last 10 games last season
According to sources, Portland had asked Lillard to sit out the final 10 games of the 2022-23 regular season to help the franchise improve its lottery odds. He was told the higher the draft pick, the better chance they had at using the pick to facilitate a trade for a proven veteran player. He reluctantly acquiesced to being shut down, citing a “calf injury.”
Source: Chris Haynes @ Bleacher Report
Source: Chris Haynes @ Bleacher Report
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Justin Verrier @JustinVerrier
Star trades aren’t the problem in the NBA – it’s the slow-drip pissing contests in the press leading up the deals. Dame teaming up with Giannis is legitimately thrilling; his backdoor squabbles with a largely anonymous front-office guy is a clown show that reflects poorly on all – 10:27 PM
Star trades aren’t the problem in the NBA – it’s the slow-drip pissing contests in the press leading up the deals. Dame teaming up with Giannis is legitimately thrilling; his backdoor squabbles with a largely anonymous front-office guy is a clown show that reflects poorly on all – 10:27 PM
Andrew Sharp @andrewsharp
Leaking this weird spin via Haynes was the only way Dame could’ve left on an even lamer note than the Freestyle Farewell to Portland yesterday.
Very rough summer for him, but excited to pretend that none of this happened when it’s time to get Giannis another title next spring. – 10:11 PM
Leaking this weird spin via Haynes was the only way Dame could’ve left on an even lamer note than the Freestyle Farewell to Portland yesterday.
Very rough summer for him, but excited to pretend that none of this happened when it’s time to get Giannis another title next spring. – 10:11 PM
Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
Think it’s reasonable to say Portland should have handled communication and its relationship with Dame better.
Also think it’s reasonable for Cronin and co. to be upfront with Dame and say they were going to move him after he requested a deal even if he tried to take it back. 🤷
– 10:10 PM
Think it’s reasonable to say Portland should have handled communication and its relationship with Dame better.
Also think it’s reasonable for Cronin and co. to be upfront with Dame and say they were going to move him after he requested a deal even if he tried to take it back. 🤷
– 10:10 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Damian Lillard wanted to return to Blazers if Heat trade wasn’t possible, but request was denied, per report
cbssports.com/nba/news/damia… – 10:07 PM
Damian Lillard wanted to return to Blazers if Heat trade wasn’t possible, but request was denied, per report
cbssports.com/nba/news/damia… – 10:07 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Damian Lillard preferred to withdraw his trade request if a deal couldn’t be worked out with Miami and remain in Portland.
However, Joe Cronin allegedly responded there was “no coming back,” per @ChrisBHaynes. pic.twitter.com/wFvBaJJSlj – 9:33 PM
Damian Lillard preferred to withdraw his trade request if a deal couldn’t be worked out with Miami and remain in Portland.
However, Joe Cronin allegedly responded there was “no coming back,” per @ChrisBHaynes. pic.twitter.com/wFvBaJJSlj – 9:33 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Damian Lillard says if no Heat trade he wanted to return to Trail Blazers but GM Cronin said no
nbcsports.com/nba/news/lilla… – 9:32 PM
Damian Lillard says if no Heat trade he wanted to return to Trail Blazers but GM Cronin said no
nbcsports.com/nba/news/lilla… – 9:32 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
30 minutes from now:
Re-living the Nuggets vs Lakers Western Conference Finals series.
Then, some final thoughts on Damian Lillard, the loyal small market superstar.
youtube.com/watch?v=cSMRm0… pic.twitter.com/fNKIQLfF6h – 9:30 PM
30 minutes from now:
Re-living the Nuggets vs Lakers Western Conference Finals series.
Then, some final thoughts on Damian Lillard, the loyal small market superstar.
youtube.com/watch?v=cSMRm0… pic.twitter.com/fNKIQLfF6h – 9:30 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
The Portland Trail Blazers asked Damian Lillard to sit out the last 10 games of the team’s 22-23 season to acquire a high draft pick, per @ChrisBHaynes.
Dame reluctantly accepted the request and it was cited as a “calf injury.” pic.twitter.com/gGlOdoXOR0 – 9:15 PM
The Portland Trail Blazers asked Damian Lillard to sit out the last 10 games of the team’s 22-23 season to acquire a high draft pick, per @ChrisBHaynes.
Dame reluctantly accepted the request and it was cited as a “calf injury.” pic.twitter.com/gGlOdoXOR0 – 9:15 PM
Surya Fernandez @SuryaHeatNBA
Seeing how emotionally fragile the Blazers front office appears to be, it might have been wise for Lillard and his agent to include Heat on a shortlist with a few other teams, instead of forcing the issue. – 9:06 PM
Seeing how emotionally fragile the Blazers front office appears to be, it might have been wise for Lillard and his agent to include Heat on a shortlist with a few other teams, instead of forcing the issue. – 9:06 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Quite literally the only people upset right now are people in Dame’s camp and Miami Vice. – 8:38 PM
Quite literally the only people upset right now are people in Dame’s camp and Miami Vice. – 8:38 PM
Mike Prada @MikePradaNBA
I still contend the Lillard resolution will work out better for everyone in the end. Well, except Miami. – 8:20 PM
I still contend the Lillard resolution will work out better for everyone in the end. Well, except Miami. – 8:20 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Dame bids farewell to the city of Portland
(via @Dame_Lillard) pic.twitter.com/u6wmYASrWu – 8:13 PM
Dame bids farewell to the city of Portland
(via @Dame_Lillard) pic.twitter.com/u6wmYASrWu – 8:13 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Based on the reporting of @ChrisBHaynes tonight, yes, Portland would have wanted every available Heat asset for Lillard, essentially, in addition to all available draft capital: Herro, Jovic, Jaquez, Martin and anyone else eligible to be dealt by Heat.
bleacherreport.com/articles/10091… – 8:02 PM
Based on the reporting of @ChrisBHaynes tonight, yes, Portland would have wanted every available Heat asset for Lillard, essentially, in addition to all available draft capital: Herro, Jovic, Jaquez, Martin and anyone else eligible to be dealt by Heat.
bleacherreport.com/articles/10091… – 8:02 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
What’s next for the Heat after not trading for Damain Lillard? And more insight on why talks stalled with the Blazers miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… – 8:00 PM
What’s next for the Heat after not trading for Damain Lillard? And more insight on why talks stalled with the Blazers miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… – 8:00 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Damian Lillard with such a classy farewell message to Portland that it becomes clear he never was going to force his way out amid any ugliness. To a degree, he traded leverage for class. That makes him a rarity, and as special as portrayed by so many who have known him. – 7:54 PM
Damian Lillard with such a classy farewell message to Portland that it becomes clear he never was going to force his way out amid any ugliness. To a degree, he traded leverage for class. That makes him a rarity, and as special as portrayed by so many who have known him. – 7:54 PM
Chris Haynes @ChrisBHaynes
B/R Sources: Inside the messy divorce between Damian Lillard and Portland Trail Blazers: “How this summer played out behind the scenes definitely left a sour taste in my mouth.” bleacherreport.com/articles/10091… – 7:52 PM
B/R Sources: Inside the messy divorce between Damian Lillard and Portland Trail Blazers: “How this summer played out behind the scenes definitely left a sour taste in my mouth.” bleacherreport.com/articles/10091… – 7:52 PM
Sean Highkin @highkin
I definitely didn’t have Dame thanking me by name in his farewell message as something I was expecting… – 7:49 PM
I definitely didn’t have Dame thanking me by name in his farewell message as something I was expecting… – 7:49 PM
Damian Lillard @Dame_Lillard
RipCity Forever
… Dame Time has run out 🫡 pic.twitter.com/Rnm8oT5qF7 – 7:46 PM
RipCity Forever
… Dame Time has run out 🫡 pic.twitter.com/Rnm8oT5qF7 – 7:46 PM
Alvaro Martin @AlvaroNBAMartin
Acompañame hoy junto al @CoachCMorales en una emisión especial de análisis de todo lo que dejó el traspaso tripartito encabezado por Dame Lillard a Milwaukee #Bucks.
Manda tu pregunta.
¿En dónde terminara Jrue Holiday?
¡Te esperamos!
#NBAEspañol
#NBA
#EstamosEnRitmo pic.twitter.com/NmpzYHZ0g1 – 7:44 PM
Acompañame hoy junto al @CoachCMorales en una emisión especial de análisis de todo lo que dejó el traspaso tripartito encabezado por Dame Lillard a Milwaukee #Bucks.
Manda tu pregunta.
¿En dónde terminara Jrue Holiday?
¡Te esperamos!
#NBAEspañol
#NBA
#EstamosEnRitmo pic.twitter.com/NmpzYHZ0g1 – 7:44 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
Damian Lillard is officially a Milwaukee Buck following a three team trade.
24 hours after the initial report, @TermineRadio tells @Jumpshot8 he likes the trade for everybody involved. pic.twitter.com/cTWIyedTfw – 7:11 PM
Damian Lillard is officially a Milwaukee Buck following a three team trade.
24 hours after the initial report, @TermineRadio tells @Jumpshot8 he likes the trade for everybody involved. pic.twitter.com/cTWIyedTfw – 7:11 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Heat not expected to pursue James Harden after missing out on Damian Lillard, per report
cbssports.com/nba/news/heat-… – 7:06 PM
Heat not expected to pursue James Harden after missing out on Damian Lillard, per report
cbssports.com/nba/news/heat-… – 7:06 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Giannis Antetokounmpo has never played with someone that can stretch the floor like Damian Lillard.
And Dame’s never played with someone that can finish like Giannis.
So, what happens when defenses have to stop both?
The film breakdown, at @TheAthletic: theathletic.com/4908015/2023/0… – 6:24 PM
Giannis Antetokounmpo has never played with someone that can stretch the floor like Damian Lillard.
And Dame’s never played with someone that can finish like Giannis.
So, what happens when defenses have to stop both?
The film breakdown, at @TheAthletic: theathletic.com/4908015/2023/0… – 6:24 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Fun Fact: Jrue Holiday has a higher 3P% (39.5) as a Buck than Damian Lillard (37.2) has as a Trail Blazer. pic.twitter.com/B4nQEymykE – 6:09 PM
Fun Fact: Jrue Holiday has a higher 3P% (39.5) as a Buck than Damian Lillard (37.2) has as a Trail Blazer. pic.twitter.com/B4nQEymykE – 6:09 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
From earlier — 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… – 6:05 PM
From earlier — 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… – 6:05 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
From earlier — ASK IRA: Egg on the Heat’s face, or never a fair crack at landing Lillard? sun-sentinel.com/2023/09/28/ask… – 6:05 PM
From earlier — ASK IRA: Egg on the Heat’s face, or never a fair crack at landing Lillard? sun-sentinel.com/2023/09/28/ask… – 6:05 PM
Josh Martin @Bulls_Wire
The Chicago Bulls are reportedly one of six teams to have shown an interest in a Damian Lillard trade. bullswire.usatoday.com/2023/09/27/chi… – 6:00 PM
The Chicago Bulls are reportedly one of six teams to have shown an interest in a Damian Lillard trade. bullswire.usatoday.com/2023/09/27/chi… – 6:00 PM
Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
Latest 2023-24 NBA MVP odds via SportsBetting.ag
Jokic: 4/1
Doncic: 5/1
Antetokounmpo: 6/1
Embiid: 7/1
Tatum: 8/1
Ant Edwards: 14/1
Durant: 16/1
Shai: 16/1
Steph: 16/1
Booker: 18/1
Lillard: 20/1
….
Zion Williamson: 45/1
Brandon Ingram: 50/1
CJ McCollum: 150/1 – 5:48 PM
Latest 2023-24 NBA MVP odds via SportsBetting.ag
Jokic: 4/1
Doncic: 5/1
Antetokounmpo: 6/1
Embiid: 7/1
Tatum: 8/1
Ant Edwards: 14/1
Durant: 16/1
Shai: 16/1
Steph: 16/1
Booker: 18/1
Lillard: 20/1
….
Zion Williamson: 45/1
Brandon Ingram: 50/1
CJ McCollum: 150/1 – 5:48 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Lakers coach Darvin Ham asked about the Damian Lillard getting traded to the Bucks: “It is what it is. I’m only concerned about Lakers business.” – 5:42 PM
Lakers coach Darvin Ham asked about the Damian Lillard getting traded to the Bucks: “It is what it is. I’m only concerned about Lakers business.” – 5:42 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Darvin Ham on the Dame Lillard trade: “It is what it is. My only concern is Laker business.” – 5:42 PM
Darvin Ham on the Dame Lillard trade: “It is what it is. My only concern is Laker business.” – 5:42 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Damian Lillard is going to solve the Bucks’ biggest problem and make them an unstoppable offensive force
by @jackmaloneycbs
cbssports.com/nba/news/damia… – 5:37 PM
Damian Lillard is going to solve the Bucks’ biggest problem and make them an unstoppable offensive force
by @jackmaloneycbs
cbssports.com/nba/news/damia… – 5:37 PM
David MacKay @DavidMacKayNBA
I’m counting a ring as the Letter O as well. It’s the natural progression from Oakland, Ogden, Oregon. Wouldn’t surprise me one bit. Get em, Dame. – 5:23 PM
I’m counting a ring as the Letter O as well. It’s the natural progression from Oakland, Ogden, Oregon. Wouldn’t surprise me one bit. Get em, Dame. – 5:23 PM
Tom Haberstroh @tomhaberstroh
historical comps for the Dame trade
paid subscribers get the full list right now: tomthefinder.com/p/the-only-two… pic.twitter.com/xY74EMcDTA – 5:22 PM
historical comps for the Dame trade
paid subscribers get the full list right now: tomthefinder.com/p/the-only-two… pic.twitter.com/xY74EMcDTA – 5:22 PM
Evan Sidery @esidery
The Heat is not expected to pursue James Harden after missing out on Damian Lillard, per @flasportsbuzz and @Anthony_Chiang (miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia…). pic.twitter.com/Z1UfbPi4sA – 5:16 PM
The Heat is not expected to pursue James Harden after missing out on Damian Lillard, per @flasportsbuzz and @Anthony_Chiang (miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia…). pic.twitter.com/Z1UfbPi4sA – 5:16 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
For the sickos who like to watch, Thursday’s @LockedOnLakers pod, on YouTube! We break down how the Lillard trade affects the Lakers, where Jrue could land (also affecting the Lakers) and whether Portland did Dame right. @LockedOnNetwork @LockedOnNBAPods
youtu.be/H52_r687xP8?t=6 – 4:54 PM
For the sickos who like to watch, Thursday’s @LockedOnLakers pod, on YouTube! We break down how the Lillard trade affects the Lakers, where Jrue could land (also affecting the Lakers) and whether Portland did Dame right. @LockedOnNetwork @LockedOnNBAPods
youtu.be/H52_r687xP8?t=6 – 4:54 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
Damian Lillard traded to Milwaukee! Which jersey will Jrue Holiday end up wearing?
NBA Today’s @TermineRadio & @JumpShot8 are breaking everything down right now.
📻Listen Live: siriusxm.us/NBARadioLive
📞Call the Show: 855-NBA-Jump (855-622-5867) – 4:45 PM
Damian Lillard traded to Milwaukee! Which jersey will Jrue Holiday end up wearing?
NBA Today’s @TermineRadio & @JumpShot8 are breaking everything down right now.
📻Listen Live: siriusxm.us/NBARadioLive
📞Call the Show: 855-NBA-Jump (855-622-5867) – 4:45 PM
Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
NEW from @Anthony_Chiang and me: What’s next for Heat after not trading for Lillard. Updates for those who have asked about Harden, Holiday. And more insight on why talks stalled with Blazers: miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… – 4:44 PM
NEW from @Anthony_Chiang and me: What’s next for Heat after not trading for Lillard. Updates for those who have asked about Harden, Holiday. And more insight on why talks stalled with Blazers: miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… – 4:44 PM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Bucks reportedly did not consult Giannis Antetokounmpo before Lillard trade
sportando.basketball/en/bucks-repor… – 4:43 PM
Bucks reportedly did not consult Giannis Antetokounmpo before Lillard trade
sportando.basketball/en/bucks-repor… – 4:43 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
NEW: What’s next for the Heat after not trading for Damain Lillard? And more insight on why talks stalled with the Blazers miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… – 4:43 PM
NEW: What’s next for the Heat after not trading for Damain Lillard? And more insight on why talks stalled with the Blazers miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… – 4:43 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
If anything, the trade for Damian Lillard is yet another piece of evidence that the Milwaukee #Bucks sure look and act like said “big market.”
jsonline.com/story/sports/n… via @journalsentinel – 4:41 PM
If anything, the trade for Damian Lillard is yet another piece of evidence that the Milwaukee #Bucks sure look and act like said “big market.”
jsonline.com/story/sports/n… via @journalsentinel – 4:41 PM
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:
duncdon.supportingcast.fm pic.twitter.com/9VDdnmZNPB – 3:36 PM
Dunc’d On Prime: Damian Lillard to the Bucks with @DannyLeroux
Join us:
duncdon.supportingcast.fm pic.twitter.com/9VDdnmZNPB – 3:36 PM
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
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
The Trail Blazers’ tribute video for Dame 🙏
(via @trailblazers)
pic.twitter.com/TQPe0IJaXL – 12:40 PM
The Trail Blazers’ tribute video for Dame 🙏
(via @trailblazers)
pic.twitter.com/TQPe0IJaXL – 12:40 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)
🎧 bit.ly/hwkx965
🍎 apple.co/3taRfug
spoti.fi/3RC3SIQ
📺 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
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:
duncdon.supportingcast.fm pic.twitter.com/C0PXHfFrSp – 11:50 AM
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
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.
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Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Damian Lillard releases song “Farewell” after trade to Bucks sportando.basketball/en/damian-lill… – 9:40 AM
Damian Lillard releases song “Farewell” after trade to Bucks sportando.basketball/en/damian-lill… – 9:40 AM
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Reporting on Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future after the Damian Lillard trade, Jrue Holiday potential trade destinations, why Jerami Grant is a trade deadline candidate to monitor, Cameron Payne and Jaylen Nowell free agency updates, and more on @hoopshype. hoopshype.com/lists/nba-rumo… – 9:32 AM
Reporting on Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future after the Damian Lillard trade, Jrue Holiday potential trade destinations, why Jerami Grant is a trade deadline candidate to monitor, Cameron Payne and Jaylen Nowell free agency updates, and more on @hoopshype. hoopshype.com/lists/nba-rumo… – 9:32 AM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
Hall of Fame coach and former Bucks head coach, @CoachKarl22, joins @TheFrankIsola & @Scalabrine now to discuss the Damian Lillard trade!
📻Listen Live: siriusxm.us/NBARadioLive pic.twitter.com/qlRawskqqf – 9:29 AM
Hall of Fame coach and former Bucks head coach, @CoachKarl22, joins @TheFrankIsola & @Scalabrine now to discuss the Damian Lillard trade!
📻Listen Live: siriusxm.us/NBARadioLive pic.twitter.com/qlRawskqqf – 9:29 AM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Countdown to camp: What’s the point? In the wake of Lillard loss, is there a Plan B to salvage? sun-sentinel.com/2023/09/28/cou… Turning back to Kyle Lowry would be arguably the most unexpected outcome of the offseason. – 9:25 AM
Countdown to camp: What’s the point? In the wake of Lillard loss, is there a Plan B to salvage? sun-sentinel.com/2023/09/28/cou… Turning back to Kyle Lowry would be arguably the most unexpected outcome of the offseason. – 9:25 AM
Get Up @GetUpESPN
“Any team who’s trying to win and is trying to really keep up with this arms race now in the East with Milwaukee attracting Damian Lillard in this deal, they want in on Jrue Holiday.”
—@wojespn pic.twitter.com/cbfQT0yimI – 9:23 AM
“Any team who’s trying to win and is trying to really keep up with this arms race now in the East with Milwaukee attracting Damian Lillard in this deal, they want in on Jrue Holiday.”
—@wojespn pic.twitter.com/cbfQT0yimI – 9:23 AM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
How the Damian Lillard-Bucks blockbuster came together amid Lillard working out at Blazers practice facility over past two weeks, an ongoing public and behind-scenes saga, and Milwaukee changing the NBA landscape again.
At @TheAthletic with @sam_amick: theathletic.com/4908586/2023/0… – 9:20 AM
How the Damian Lillard-Bucks blockbuster came together amid Lillard working out at Blazers practice facility over past two weeks, an ongoing public and behind-scenes saga, and Milwaukee changing the NBA landscape again.
At @TheAthletic with @sam_amick: theathletic.com/4908586/2023/0… – 9:20 AM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
New: Winners and losers from the Damian Lillard trade. allucanheat.com/2023/09/28/win… – 9:14 AM
New: Winners and losers from the Damian Lillard trade. allucanheat.com/2023/09/28/win… – 9:14 AM
Get Up @GetUpESPN
“What happens with Jrue Holiday and where he ends up in the next couple of weeks could be a bigger outcome on an NBA title than this trade with Dame Lillard.”
👀 @WindhorstESPN pic.twitter.com/C2gssbdvFt – 9:07 AM
“What happens with Jrue Holiday and where he ends up in the next couple of weeks could be a bigger outcome on an NBA title than this trade with Dame Lillard.”
👀 @WindhorstESPN pic.twitter.com/C2gssbdvFt – 9:07 AM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
ICYMI — on The Raptors and Dame and now more unanswered questions, including a Pascal Siakam update: sportsnet.ca/nba/article/no… – 8:59 AM
ICYMI — on The Raptors and Dame and now more unanswered questions, including a Pascal Siakam update: sportsnet.ca/nba/article/no… – 8:59 AM
Get Up @GetUpESPN
“It’s a Grade-A blockbuster. … You get Dame Lillard, you’re going to be a top five, maybe top three offensive team.”
—@WindhorstESPN on the Bucks pic.twitter.com/GtIZcedTPo – 8:47 AM
“It’s a Grade-A blockbuster. … You get Dame Lillard, you’re going to be a top five, maybe top three offensive team.”
—@WindhorstESPN on the Bucks pic.twitter.com/GtIZcedTPo – 8:47 AM
Tom Ziller @teamziller
* Does this lock in a decade of excellence for the Bucks?
* Can Vogel and Peer Pressure fix Nurkic?
* What will the Blazers get for Jrue?
My 3 questions about the Dame trade: open.substack.com/pub/ziller/p/3… pic.twitter.com/oK4G2qsdiP – 8:27 AM
* Does this lock in a decade of excellence for the Bucks?
* Can Vogel and Peer Pressure fix Nurkic?
* What will the Blazers get for Jrue?
My 3 questions about the Dame trade: open.substack.com/pub/ziller/p/3… pic.twitter.com/oK4G2qsdiP – 8:27 AM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Come listen to @ByTimReynolds and I react to the Damian Lillard trade and try to explain what happened. Also, what’s next for the Heat? miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia…
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hea… – 8:22 AM
Come listen to @ByTimReynolds and I react to the Damian Lillard trade and try to explain what happened. Also, what’s next for the Heat? miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia…
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hea… – 8:22 AM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
From yesterday: Three months after Damian Lillard named the Heat his preferred trade destination, the Trail Blazers dealt him to the Bucks. What happened in the Heat’s pursuit of Lillard, what Lillard’s agent had to say and other details miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… – 8:21 AM
From yesterday: Three months after Damian Lillard named the Heat his preferred trade destination, the Trail Blazers dealt him to the Bucks. What happened in the Heat’s pursuit of Lillard, what Lillard’s agent had to say and other details miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… – 8:21 AM
Tom Haberstroh @tomhaberstroh
The Dame trade proved once again that if you want to know the next blockbuster trade in the NBA, go back and watch the All-Star drafts closely. Well, I did it so you don’t have to. tomthefinder.com/p/how-the-nba-… – 8:11 AM
The Dame trade proved once again that if you want to know the next blockbuster trade in the NBA, go back and watch the All-Star drafts closely. Well, I did it so you don’t have to. tomthefinder.com/p/how-the-nba-… – 8:11 AM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Egg on the Heat’s face, or never a fair crack at landing Lillard? Latest “Ask Ira” at sun-sentinel.com/2023/09/28/ask… Plus: The Holiday option; How much ground lost? – 8:10 AM
Egg on the Heat’s face, or never a fair crack at landing Lillard? Latest “Ask Ira” at sun-sentinel.com/2023/09/28/ask… Plus: The Holiday option; How much ground lost? – 8:10 AM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
Damian Lillard is heading to Milwaukee to team up with Giannis Antetokounmpo!
Give @TheFrankIsola and @Scalabrine a call to react to the blockbuster trade
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#FearTheDeer pic.twitter.com/nbCVAQuDiV – 8:06 AM
Damian Lillard is heading to Milwaukee to team up with Giannis Antetokounmpo!
Give @TheFrankIsola and @Scalabrine a call to react to the blockbuster trade
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#FearTheDeer pic.twitter.com/nbCVAQuDiV – 8:06 AM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
Portland Trailblazers trade Damian Lillard to the Milwaukee Bucks.
@AustinRivers25 joined @TermineRadio & @JumpShot8 for reaction to the blockbuster trade. pic.twitter.com/yEaGIfzaOq – 8:00 AM
Portland Trailblazers trade Damian Lillard to the Milwaukee Bucks.
@AustinRivers25 joined @TermineRadio & @JumpShot8 for reaction to the blockbuster trade. pic.twitter.com/yEaGIfzaOq – 8:00 AM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
🦌Damian Lillard is a Milwaukee Buck!🦌
The Starting Lineup with @TheFrankIsola and @Scalabrine is LIVE!
🏀Full Trade Reaction
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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
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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
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
More on this storyline
Lillard then said if a deal couldn’t be worked out with the Heat, he would prefer to rescind his trade request and return to the Trail Blazers. Cronin’s response to the seven-time All-Star was that there was no coming back. Lillard was shocked, sources said. He said it was discouraging to hear he couldn’t return, but added that he didn’t want to be somewhere he wasn’t wanted, and he ended the meeting. -via Chris Haynes @ Bleacher Report / September 28, 2023
“It’s a bittersweet day for the city of Milwaukee. You get Dame, who is a great player, but you lose a great guy. Jrue took us to the promised land. I’m 10 years in now. I know it’s a business. At the end of the day, Jrue will alway be be my brother for life. He’s one of the best human beings I’ve been around. But we’ve got to focus on the goal to win the championship. Dame wants this. He’s hungry to win, and he’s going to push us. I’m very happy to have him on our team.” -via Bleacher Report / September 28, 2023
Damian Lillard: pic.twitter.com/ScKJ3t2TtE -via Twitter @Dame_Lillard / September 28, 2023