2023-09-09 09:20:00
The potential transfer of Damian Lillard was the main saga of the beginning of the summer. But in recent weeks, this issue was clearly at a standstill, with the Blazers star still stuck in Portland. What to imagine Dame in Oregon at the start of training camps at the end of September? Not so fast.
There were not many updates on the Damian Lillard case over the summer. So when there’s something new, it’s worth talking regarding it, especially when it’s the NBA’s most knowledgeable insider who informs us.
Adrian Wojnarowski (ESPN), since it’s him we’re talking regarding, actually gave some news on the matter very recently. And according to him, discussions between Portland and the teams interested in Lillard should resume quickly.
“The team leaders are back from vacation, they are back in the offices. The players will gradually arrive to train in preparation for the start of training camps. There will be more discussions between the Blazers and potential teams (for a Lillard transfer, editor’s note.) in the coming weeks than in the last two months.
This league works with deadlines. And the next real deadline is the start of training camps.”
As we have already seen in the past, the presence of a player at training camp when he wishes to transfer can quickly turn into an uncomfortable situation. So while we don’t expect to see Damian Lillard pull a “James Harden,” the Portland star’s frustration with his franchise may create additional tension within the entire organization. And that’s never ideal, no matter the circumstances.
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“There’ll be more conversation with the Blazers and perspectives teams over the next few weeks than there were over the last couple months. The next real deadline is the start of training camp.”
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Will Damian Lillard still be in Portland at the end of September? Can he start the season with the Blazers? Will the file become unblocked as we approach training camp?
These are the big questions surrounding Dame Time at the time of these lines. We know today that the Blazers are not satisfied with the packages offered in exchange for Lillard, particularly those from the Miami Heat. We remind you that the Florida team remains Damian’s preferred destination, but it will undoubtedly take a deal with 3 or 4 teams for everyone to benefit. So many parameters that complicate the completion of an exchange.
However, the more we advance, the more we should heat up once more on this issue. Stay tuned !
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Source texte : ESPN
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