Damian Lillard has “primarily” been shut down for the rest of the season. Whereas Lillard is coping with a calf damage, the fact of Portland falling out of the Play-In spot is the explanation for the choice.
The Blazers have a lottery-protected first spherical decide that they may retain.
Portland might additionally entertain the thought of buying and selling Lillard.
“You now should surprise if Lillard ever steps on the courtroom once more for Portland,” writes Shams Charania at The Athletic.Â
Lillard is due $216 million over the subsequent 4 seasons and has privately thought of the potential of a commerce regardless that his public statements have demonstrated a want to win with the Blazers.
“I anticipate there to be critical conversations about what’s subsequent for either side,” provides Charania.
