For all the chest thumping coming out of Portland the last few weeks, all the plans to wheel and deal early in free agency, all the public statements declaring the Blazers’ intention of building a winner around Damian Lillard, this was the only inevitable outcome.
Damian Lillard requesting a trade.
And Portland agreeing to accommodate him.
It’s a shame that Lillard had to request a trade, really. He didn’t want to. Lillard has given 11 years to Portland. He made seven All-Star teams. Seven All-NBA teams. He’s the greatest player in Blazers history.
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The Lakers have been active in free agency as the team looks to build on its Western Conference finals appearance, and the franchise now has re-signed point guard D’Angelo Russell to a two-year, $37 million deal, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
After a failed pursuit of Kyrie Irving at the trade deadline this past season, the Lakers pivoted to Russell, who began his career in Los Angeles before spending several seasons with the Timberwolves. Russell’s role as the Lakers’ point guard proved pivotal to the team’s play at the end of the regular season.
Damian Lillard has been the heart of the Blazers for more than a decade. While the franchise is planning ahead, he should get a chance for a title.
David Pollack might be temporarily out of a job. But he’s certainly not lacking in character.
The 41-year-old was a casualty in ESPN’s mass, cost-cutting layoffs Friday. And he’s one of the most surprising.
So the college football analyst took to Twitter to show his gratitude for those who have helped him along the way.
“I just wanted to say thank to so many people. I just appreciate so many people along the journey,” Pollack said. “Twelve, 13 years ago, ESPN taking a chance on me. All the people I get to work with. I got to work with so many great people and do so many things.
CHARLOTTE — Peter Malnati plays his tee shot on the second hole during the third round of the 2018 Wells Fargo Championship at Quail Hollow Club on May 5, 2018. | Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images
Peter Malnati, a PGA Tour board member, expressed his true feelings about the recent deal with the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund.
Peter Malnati has just one victory in his PGA Tour career, but his impact on the game extends far beyond the course.
Kyrie Irving isn’t taking kindly to anyone who says he’s overpaid.
The Dallas Mavericks re-signed the polarizing guard to a three-year deal worth $126 million on Friday. But that’s an awfully generous paycheck given the turbulence of Irving’s previous tenures with the Nets, Celtics and Cavaliers.
And Boston sports fan and media mogul Bill Simmons was quick to point that out.
“Dallas had to go to 3 for 126m for Kyrie because there were at least 3 other teams ready to offer 2 for 25,” Simmons tweeted.
I see you couldn’t help yourself with this one huh Billy Boy.
Damian Lillard has requested a trade and the Blazers are expected to accommodate his wish, sources told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and Ramona Shelburne.
Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard formally requested a trade away from Portland on Saturday, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.
The soon-to-be 33-year-old Lillard has spent his entire career in Portland, who drafted him with the sixth pick in 2012.
In 58 games for the Trail Blazers last season, Lillard averaged a career-high 32.2 points, 7.3 assists and 4.8 rebounds per game on 46.3% shooting from the floor. The seven-time All-NBA selection made it clear to Portland’s front office that he wanted to win with the Trail Blazers, but was not interested in a rebuild.
All-Star point guard Damian Lillard requested a trade from the Blazers, seeking to make his way to Miami and the Eastern Conference champs.
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Damian Lillard has asked for a trade, and he’s made his preferred destination known.
Damian Lillard has told the Portland Trail Blazers he wants to be traded, according to multiple reports. The team is expected to accommodate Lillard in his trade request, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Lillard has specifically asked to be traded to the Miami Heat, according to NBA insider Shams Charania.
The Brooklyn Nets were mentioned as Lillard’s other “preferred destination,” according to Bleacher Report’s Chris Haynes.