There are plenty of storylines to watch in the NBA this all season but the biggest one could be coming out of Portland. The Trail Blazers have a decision to make regarding Damian Lillard and it could be made very soon. The Blazers might have to split up their dynamic duo if they want to shake things up.
Portland was eliminated in the first round of the postseason once again this year. That makes it four times in five years that they have been unable to advance. Lillard could be growing impatient and determined to make a change at this point in his career.
There have been talks that Lillard could attempt to force his way out by requesting a trade and Portland could grant the request and accept the return. This has been a staple of trade rumors this NBA offseason and will be something to continue to monitor.
There have been some teams link to Lillard in a trade but the Orlando Magic could be one of the surprise names. It was a down year for the Magic and they sent away their big-name players of the NBA trade deadline.
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Nikola Vucevic is now in Chicago while Aaron Gordon and Evan Fournier are also with new teams. The Magic completely jumpstart they rebuild by adding a player like Damian Lillard to the mix. Not having a player of his caliber was a pivotal reason as to why the team had to tear it down.
When it comes to this trade, there will be plenty of eyes when and happens. Let’s take a look at this potential NBA trade scenario centered around Damian Lillard involving the Orlando Magic and Portland Trail Blazers.