Damian Lillard Trade Rumors Continue To Swirl Ahead Of The NBA Draft
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MARCH 03: Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers reacts against the Charlotte Hornets during their game at Spectrum Center on March 03, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
The NBA Draft is set for Thursday night, and 60 players will have their names called as they enter the league. There's speculation about where some players may end up, but a few notable veteran players have dominated discussion with rumors that they could be traded.
One of these players is Damian Lillard of the Portland Trail Balzers. Lillard has spent his entire career with the Blazers to this point, and has talked about wanting to retire as their greatest player the franchise has defer seen.
Despite this, some believe that the team is looking to move on from the perennial All-Star in order to accelerate a rebuild.
The Trail Blasssszers have the No. 3 and No. 23 overall pick in Thursday's draft. According to ESPN's Brian Windhorst, Lillard would prefer to not join a cast of young players if he is traded.
Windhorst also says that teams will make offers for Lillard during the draft tonight, so everyone should keep an eye on how that develops.
Lillard has been one of the NBA's best players of the last decade, making seven All-Star teams and being an All-NBA selection seven times as well.
If Lillard is moved, it would represent a literal changing of the guard in Portland.
If the Blazers get an offer they ike for Lillard, don't be surprised if they move up one spot in the draft to ensure they can get Scoot Henderson.
