Pelicans Land Blazers’ Damian Lillard In Bold Trade Scenario

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Why The Portland Trail Blazers Do The Deal 

Let’s first elaborate on why Portland wouldn’t trade Lillard. 

This is a small market team. The Blazers are probably hesitant to bottom out and tank. They can’t afford to lose fan interest like some organizations can. 

Does trading Lillard require them to do so? Couldn’t they move him for a younger star? Lillard remains one of the very best players in the NBA – the Blazers would have endless options if they made him available. 

We like this one. Ingram is still only 25. He’d be joining Shaedon Sharpe and Anfernee Simons to form one of the brightest young cores in the NBA. 

NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Damian Lillard, New Orleans Pelicans & Portland Trail Blazers Updates

If he’s available, the Blazers may want to rush to make this decision. 

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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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