The Golden State Warriors have now missed the playoffs in back-to-back NBA seasons, which is a far cry from what they were achieving for the previous seven seasons.
Of course, having Klay Thompson sidelined for the past two years has been far from ideal. But with Thompson expected back next season, the trio of Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, and Thompson is going to be back in business together.
At the same time, the Warriors understand that they need to maximize their window of winning another championship with their All-Star trio. As crazy as it sounds, could Golden State be a possible trade destination for Damian Lillard?
With the Portland Trail Blazers making a coaching change and them enduring another first-round exit in the playoffs, Lillard could request a trade.
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Lillard has remained loyal to Portland, but with him entering his 10th season in the NBA, he may want to go somewhere that offers him an improved chance to win a championship.
In what would be a move that would light social media on fire, Bleacher Report’s Grant Hughes took a look at a potential trade that involves sending Lillard to the Warriors to aid Stephen Curry.
