The Milwaukee Bucks have talked with the Portland Trail Blazers about trading for Damian Lillard, according to NBA insider Marc J. Spears of ESPN. Lillard has requested a trade from the Blazers, who want to move their franchise superstar before training camp, sources told NBA Analysis Network.
Eddie Bitar of Fadeaway World proposed that the Bucks trade Jrue Holiday, Bobby Portis, a 2024 first-round pick and a 2025 first-round pick to the Blazers for Lillard.
NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Damian Lillard, Milwaukee Bucks, Portland Trail Blazers Updates
“The trade of Holiday, Portis, and two future first-round picks for Lillard could be an intriguing move for both the Bucks and the Portland Blazers,” Bitar wrote in his NBA trade column. “For the Bucks, acquiring Lillard would solidify their position as a championship contender and create a formidable “Big Three” alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton.
“Lillard’s scoring ability, leadership, and clutch performances would provide Milwaukee with a reliable go-to option and an elite playmaker to complement their star players. Lillard’s experience in high-pressure situations would also be invaluable during the playoffs, where his hunger to score could make the Bucks even more dangerous as the team looks to regroup and make their second Finals appearance in the decade.”
The Bucks would have arguably the best Big 3 in the NBA if they acquired Lillard from the Blazers. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Khris Middleton and Lillard are three of the best players in the league. Each All-Star can score over 25 points on any given night and the Bucks would still have an elite defense since Antetokounmpo and Brook Lopez are anchoring the paint.
NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Damian Lillard, Milwaukee Bucks, Portland Trail Blazers Updates
One of the top players in NBA history, Lillard averaged 32.2 points, 4.8 rebounds and 7.3 assists last season in 58 games while shooting 46.3% from the field, 37.1% from beyond the arc and 91.4% from the free-throw line.
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