Sacramento Kings Receive: G Damian Lillard
Portland Trail Blazers Receive: G Tyrese Haliburton, G Buddy Hield, F/C Marvin Bagley III (team option), No. 9 pick, 2022 first-round pick swap, 2023 first round pick, 2024 first-round pick swap, 2025 first round pick, 2026 first-round pick swap
A trade package for Damian Lillard would take some time to put together. It would be a huge haul being sent back to the Portland Trail Blazers. If nothing else, they can focus on the positive and the assets they would be able to get back.
There are other teams around the NBA that could offer a more premiere asset in the 2021 NBA Draft than the No. 9 pick they’d get from the Kings in this particular scenario. However, it would still be an intriguing option when considering
In this case, it would be Tyrese Haliburton and Buddy Hield. Haliburton looked like a promising young talent during his rookie season while Hield continues to be a sharpshooter. Marvin Bagley III and all kinds of draft capital would also be involved.
The Trail Blazers would hold onto CJ McCollum but would have the option of moving on from him in a separate trade scenario. Buddy Hield would be a respectable replacement option for less after getting this particular deal done.
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Being able to buy-low on Marvin Bagley III would be a fascinating option. He could receive extended run with the Trail Blazers to see if he can reach his potential that many felt he was capable of realizing when he was the No. 2 overall pick.
Let’s take a closer look and see how this NBA trade scenario centered around Damian Lillard would impact both the Portland Trail Blazers and Sacramento Kings.
