2 Dark-Horse Trade Destinations For Trail Blazers’ Damian Lillard

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Minnesota Timberwolves

The Minnesota Timberwolves are a young team on the upswing. In some ways, they’re reminiscent of the Phoenix Suns before they signed Chris Paul. They may be a star veteran away from true title contention.

Damian Lillard could be that star veteran.

D’Angelo Russell, the Wolves’ current floor general, is talented. He also utterly collapsed in this year’s playoffs. It’s fair to wonder whether upgrading at that position could take this team to new heights. Damian Lillard, even at his advanced age, would be a significant upgrade.

In all likelihood, Russell would be sent to Portland to make a deal happen. A straight Russell for Lillard swap won’t sway the Blazers, though. The Wolves would have to unload a clip of draft capital to make this a reality.

LATEST NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: 3 Bold Trade Ideas Involving Trail Blazers’ Damian Lillard

It might be worthwhile. A trio of Lillard, Karl-Anthony Towns, and Anthony Edwards should compete for the best offense in the NBA. The defense may suffer, but their point-producing ability alone should be enough to get this group in the running for an NBA championship.

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James Piercey

When it comes to exploring the endless possibilities of NBA trades, there's no one quite like James Piercey. With a keen eye for player dynamics, salary cap intricacies, and a knack for discovering uncharted trade territory, James has risen to prominence as the preeminent expert in the realm of hypothetical NBA trades. James is also known for his work covering the Houston Rockets for SB Nation's The Dream Shake — a blog that gives a daily, comprehensive look at the team. He has written for various outlets, including FanSided and Last Word on Sports, among others.

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