The Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard will leave for another team this summer. The star made a trade request to the Miami Heat as soon as the trade window opened, but the Heats can not offer what the Blazers expect in return for their guard.
Although Damian has warned that he would not like to play for any other team than the Miami Heat, the Blazers are looking for other destinations for him. There might be consequences, such as Damian not showing up for the training camp as his agent warned. Is there any team who would like to sign a player who might not even come to train? The Pelicans are trying to do precisely that. Here is all the information you need about the trade between the Portland Trail Blazers and the New Orleans Pelicans involving Damian Lillard.
What would the Pelicans offer for Damian Lillard?
The Pelicans can offer CJ McCollum, Dyson Daniels, Kira Lewis, and a first-round pick each from the years 2024,2025,2026 and 2028 in exchange for Damian Lillard. The Blazers would like to get as much as they can in exchange for their guard, but Lillard has set his eyes on one team. Lillard wants a championship, and he is going to the Heat for the same, can some other team attract him?
😢 Sadly, the Damian Lillard trade talks have cooled off over the last several weeks.
It feels like Dame waited too long to leave Portland, and now things are at a complete standstill.
via @ChrisBHaynes pic.twitter.com/tM9LbhxEed
— Tamir Moore (@TheTamirMoore) July 22, 2023
Why would the Pelicans like to sign Damian Lillard?
The Pelicans already have Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram on their roster, adding Damian Lillard to it would end up in being one of the best offense in the NBA at the moment. Williamson needs to be healthy for the fans to enjoy that, and more importantly, Damian should be willing to join them.
Clippers, Timberwolves, Celtics, and Pelicans are all among teams "to reach out" about a potential Damian Lillard trade, per B/R's @ChrisBHaynes pic.twitter.com/6fFaLZwTFd
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) July 3, 2023
Why would the Blazers trade-off Damian Lillard?
They can not help it. To be precise, they do not have a choice here. Damian has not said anything about his plans if he does not get traded at all. It would be better if they let him go for a good price leaving the consequences to the other team. Pelicans are offering a good package. Will they accept?
Damian’s situation is tricky and there are a lot of things being said about it. But what would be the result? Where is he headed to? We’ll keep you updated.
