Damian Lillard, the 7-time All-Star player, has recently made waves by requesting a trade from the Portland Trail Blazers. As the basketball world buzzes with speculations, an NBA writer from the has proposed a deal – the Indian Pacers potentially acquiring Lillard in a blockbuster trade.
Pacers and Trail Blazers Trade Buzz: Eddie Bitar’s Lillard Trade Idea
Eddie Bitar is a well-regarded NBA writer from Fadeaway World. Recently, he has proposed trade between the Pacers and the Trail Blazers.
According to him, the Pacers should trade away their Myles Turner and Buddy Hield along with some first-round draft picks, which includes the 2024 First Round Draft Pick, a 2025 First Round Draft Pick, and a 2027 First Round Draft Pick to the Trail Blazers.
Eddie wrote:
“For the Pacers, acquiring Lillard would elevate their status in the Eastern Conference and give them a legitimate superstar to build around.”
“Playing alongside All-Star Tyrese Haliburton, Lillard’s presence would create a formidable trio that could challenge the top teams in the East.”
Damian Lillard wants to be traded to the Miami Heat. However, the Trail Blazers can trade him with any other team since Damian doesn’t have the special rights to say where he goes in his contract.
As of now, fans have been talking about the Indiana Pacers in the talks about trading Lillard. The Trail Blazers are looking for a good trade deal in exchange for Lillard along with 4 young players in the first-round drafts along with 2 other good players.
Damian Lillard’s Dominance on Display with Impressive Stats
Currently, Damian Lillard is one of the best NBA players, with an average of 32.2 points per match, 4.8 rebounds, and 7.3 assists in the last season for the Trail Blazers. Damian shot 46.3% of the shots from the floor while 37% shot from 3 points and 91.4% shot from the free throw line.
Damian signed a 2-year extension contract with the Portland Trail Blazers, which is worth $121.8 million. Moreover, he will earn $46.6 million in the upcoming NBA Season.
The Trail Blazers got a sense of the trade market for Damian Lillard from the NBA Summar League, which took place in Las Vegas. The general manager of the Trail Blazers, Joe Cronin, has already said that he would prefer waiting to trade Lillard to grab a handsome deal.
