Rip City Project 42 mins ago
Portland Trail Blazers: Starting lineup, rotation after Lillard trade
The Portland Trail Blazers have finally done it. After months of rumors and speculation and smokescreens and opinions, starting well before Damian Lillard’s trade request and continuing daily until now, the Trail Blazers have executed a trade. Damian Lillard, future Hall of Famer and a strong candidate for the greatest Blazer of all time, will […] Portland Trail Blazers: Starting lineup, rotation after Lillard trade - Rip City Project - Rip City Project - Portland Trail Blazers News, Rumors, and Fan Community
Blazer's Edge 2 hours ago
Damian Lillard Reportedly Pre-Approved Bucks, Nets Destinations
Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Lillard’s agent may have contacted Bucks, Nets to green light negotiations. Damian Lillard reportedly approved a trade to the Milwaukee Bucks or Brooklyn Nets ten days ago, after the Portland Trail Blazers’ negotiations with the Miami Heat remained at a standstill for most of the summer. Lillard had originally, and semi-publicly, stated that the Heat were his only preferred destination after requesting a trade on the first of July. Lillard’s agent, Aaron Goodwin—earlier censured by the NBA for allegedly stalling talks of alternate...
Rip City Project 4 hours ago
Grade the trade: Blazers shock NBA world, send Damian Lillard to Bucks
The inevitable has finally happened: The Portland Trail Blazers made their Damian Lillard trade – shaking the NBA world to its core in the process – sending one of the best players in franchise history to the Milwaukee Bucks in a three-team deal that includes the Phoenix Suns. There were whispers over the past few […] Grade the trade: Blazers shock NBA world, send Damian Lillard to Bucks - Rip City Project - Rip City Project - Portland Trail Blazers News, Rumors, and Fan Community
Blazer's Edge 4 hours ago
Damian Lillard on Trade to Bucks: ‘Excited For My Next Chapter!’
Photo by Steph Chambers/ The franchise great addresses his departure to Milwaukee. Damian Lillard is leaving the Portland Trail Blazers. After 11 seasons of service, a franchise-leading 19,376 career points and a summer of endless trade speculation, Lillard is on his way to join Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks. The deed has been done. The era is over. In the aftermath of the seismic news, Lillard took to social media to address his departure. Despite reports that Lillard’s only preferred trade destination was the Miami Heat, and speculation that he might...
Blazer's Edge 4 hours ago
Trail Blazers Lost Talent, Bought Momentum in Damian Lillard Trade
Photo by Steph Chambers/ Here’s what Portland gained and lost swapping Dame to the Milwaukee Bucks The Portland Trail Blazers have traded franchise cornerstone Damian Lillard to the Milwaukee Bucks. The deal, reported by Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, includes the Phoenix Suns, who receive several Portland veterans in return for center Deandre Ayton. Let’s take a look at how the Blazers did in the trade. Details of the Deal Portland Sends Out: Damian Lillard, Jusuf Nurkic, Nassir Little, Keon Johnson Portland Receives: Deandre Ayton, Jrue Holiday, Toumani Camara, a...
Blazer's Edge 6 hours ago
Blazers Officially in Scoot Henderson Era After Dame Deal
Photo by Mike Lawrie/ Scoot Henderson becomes the Portland Trail Blazers point guard after the Damian Lillard trade. Move over Damian Lillard, it’s Scoot Henderson’s time now. After the Portland Trail Blazers traded Damian Lillard to the Milwaukee Bucks in a three-team deal with the Phoenix Suns, the team is officially handing the keys to the franchise to Scoot Henderson. Henderson, the No. 3 overall pick in June’s NBA Draft, was seen as a can’t-miss prospect who could become a franchise point guard someday. That day is expected to come sooner rather than later...
Blazer's Edge 6 hours ago
POLL: How Do Fans Feel About Trading Dame?
Jaime Valdez-USA TODAY Sports The Portland Trail Blazers have traded Damian Lillard and fans should have something to say. The Portland Trail Blazers are officially moving off of Damian Lillard and trading him to the Milwaukee Bucks in an eight-player deal. Here’s a look at the trade: MIL gets: Damian Lillard POR gets: Jrue Holiday, Deandre Ayton, Toumani Camara, 2029 unprotected Bucks 1st-round pick, 2028, 2030 Bucks swap rights. PHX gets: Jusuf Nurkic, Grayson Allen, Nassir Little, Keon Johnson The Blazers give up Lillard, along with Jusuf Nurkic, Nassir Little...
Rip City Project 6 hours ago
3 Instant reactions to Blazers shocking trade of Damian Lillard to Bucks
The Portland Trail Blazers have finally made that elusive Damian Lillard trade, sending the point guard to the Milwaukee Bucks in a shocking three-team deal. Dame will finally get a legitimate chance to chase a title alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo. Here’s the full deal and what it means for the Blazers. Portland Trail Blazers trade Damian […] 3 Instant reactions to Blazers shocking trade of Damian Lillard to Bucks - Rip City Project - Rip City Project - Portland Trail Blazers News, Rumors, and Fan Community
Blazer's Edge 6 hours ago
NBA Schedule: When Will Damian Lillard, Jusuf Nurkic Return to Portland?
Jaime Valdez-USA TODAY Sports The Portland Trail Blazers have traded Damian Lillard and Jusuf Nurkic, marking the end of an era. The NBA world is in shock after the Portland Trail Blazers dealt Damian Lillard to the Milwaukee Bucks in a three-team trade with the Phoenix Suns. Here’s a look at the full terms of the deal: MIL gets: Damian Lillard POR gets: Jrue Holiday, Deandre Ayton, Toumani Camara, 2029 unprotected Bucks 1st-round pick, 2028, 2030 Bucks swap rights. PHX gets: Jusuf Nurkic, Grayson Allen, Nassir Little, Keon Johnson Now, the Blazers have a chance to...
Blazer's Edge 6 hours ago
Blazers Put Future First in Damian Lillard Trade
Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports Damian Lillard has been traded by the Portland Trail Blazers, sparking a new era for the franchise. The Portland Trail Blazers are saying goodbye to Damian Lillard after honoring his trade request and sending him to the Milwaukee Bucks in a three-team deal with the Phoenix Suns. Here are the full terms of the trade: MIL gets: Damian Lillard POR gets: Jrue Holiday, Deandre Ayton, Toumani Camara, 2029 unprotected Bucks 1st-round pick, 2028, 2030 Bucks swap rights. PHX gets: Jusuf Nurkic, Grayson Allen, Nassir Little, Keon Johnson By not...
Blazer's Edge 7 hours ago
BREAKING: Damian Lillard Traded to Bucks
Jaime Valdez-USA TODAY Sports Damian Lillard has been traded by the Portland Trail Blazers to the Milwaukee Bucks. The Portland Trail Blazers have officially put an end to the Damian Lillard era, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Lillard goes Milwaukee as part of a 3-team deal with Jrue Holiday, Deandre Ayton, Toumani Camara, a 2029 unprotected MIL 1st, and unprotected MIL swap rights in 2028 and 2030 to Blazers. Phoenix lands Jusuf Nurkic, Grayson Allen, Nassir Little and Keon Johnson. https://t.co/Ge0H91AiIA— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) September 27,...
Rip City Project 10 hours ago
Grade the trade: Blazers get intriguing young duo in 3-team Lillard proposal
If the Portland Trail Blazers want to complete a Damian Lillard trade before training camp, they have six days. If general manager Joe Cronin doesn’t find a deal to his liking, he’ll presumably head into the 2023-24 season bombarded with updates on Lillard rumors until he finally does move his future Hall of Fame point […] Grade the trade: Blazers get intriguing young duo in 3-team Lillard proposal - Rip City Project - Rip City Project - Portland Trail Blazers News, Rumors, and Fan Community
Blazer's Edge Sep 26, 2023
What Would a Blazers, Raptors Trade for Damian Lillard Look Like?
Mary Holt-USA TODAY Sports The Toronto Raptors could offer the Portland Trail Blazers a compelling package for Damian Lillard. The Portland Trail Blazers appear close to ending the Damian Lillard era after reports state that the All-Star point guard could be traded within the next week. A team that has popped up as a new favorite for Lillard is the Toronto Raptors, who have a lot of potential pieces to deal with the Blazers. But who would come to the Blazers in return for Lillard? Toronto Sun writer Ryan Wolstat shared some insight as to what a deal could look...
Blazer's Edge Sep 26, 2023
Raptors ‘Front-Runners’ in Damian Lillard Trade Sweepstakes
Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard appears to be gaining a lot of trade interest from the Toronto Raptors. The Toronto Raptors appear to be gaining steam in the Damian Lillard trade sweepstakes. According to ESPN’s Marc J. Spears, the Raptors are “front-runners” for Lillard in a trade after months of speculation that the All-Star point guard would be dealt to the Miami Heat following his trade request. Lillard doesn’t have a no-trade clause, so while he may prefer to be traded to the Heat, the Blazers do not need to honor that...
Rip City Project Sep 26, 2023
Blazers taking Tyler Herro in Lillard trade would be smart roster-building
Until recently, the Portland Trail Blazers and Miami Heat were assumed to be in discussions over a Damian Lillard trade since early July. The sticking point was Heat guard Tyler Herro, a 23-year-old former Sixth Man of the Year, who would be redundant in Portland as a scoring guard that provides little defense. The Blazers […] Blazers taking Tyler Herro in Lillard trade would be smart roster-building - Rip City Project - Rip City Project - Portland Trail Blazers News, Rumors, and Fan Community
