This Blazers-Suns Trade Sends Damian Lillard To Phoenix

This Blazers-Suns Trade Features Damian Lillard
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Why The Portland Trail Blazers Do The Deal

If anything, the Blazers should have moved Lillard sooner. 

After all, they could have received more than this if they had. So be it. There’s no time for hindsight in the National Basketball Association. 

This is still a solid return. It has the Blazers picking up three unprotected first-round picks. Moreover, Paul’s contract will expire after next season, and Crowder is in a contract year. 

More broadly, this deal allows Portland to focus on developing its young core. Paul will help with that, too.

NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Damian Lillard, Portland Trail Blazers & Phoenix Suns Updates

Between Anfernee Simons and Shaedon Sharpe, this team has a solid head start on a rebuild. 

Should the Suns make this move to avoid starting one of their own? 

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James Piercey

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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