by Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard has spent his entire 11-year NBA career in the Pacific Northwest.
It looks like that is about to change.
Damian Lillard, #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers, looks on during the game on March 19, 2023 at the Moda Center Arena in Portland, Oregon. (Sam Forencich/NBAE via Getty Images)
Lillard has requested a trade out of Portland, and the organization is expected to “accommodate” him, according to ESPN.
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Lillard’s future with the Trail Blazers has been a topic of much discussion since the end of the 2022-23 season, as the seven-time All-Star He moves into the latter part of his career.
Portland has struggled since reaching the Western Conference Finals during the 2018-19 season, missing the playoffs the past two seasons.
Portland Trail Blazers number 0 Damian Lillard watches the basket before shooting a free throw during the third quarter against the LA Clippers at the Moda Center on March 19, 2023 in Portland, Oregon. The LA Clippers won 117-102. (Alika Jenner/Getty Images)
Last year, Portland went 33-49 and received the third pick in the NBA Draft 2023.
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The Blazers drafted Scoot Henderson a year after drafting Shaeden Sharpe with the seventh overall pick of the 2022 draft.
Portland has been at a crossroads as the team looks to rebuild with its youth.
Scoot Henderson addresses the media on June 23, 2023 at the Portland Trail Blazers practice facility in Portland, Oregon. (Cameron Browne/NBAE via Getty Images)
Lillard is rumored to be looking to team up with players to help him win right away.
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In his 11 seasons, Lillard has led the Blazers to the nba playoffs eight times and has made an All-NBA team seven times.
He was selected by Portland with the sixth pick in the 2012 draft and is the franchise leader in points and second in assists.
