It’s been a long summer of rumors regarding Damian Lillard’s eventual landing spot, widely expected to be with the Miami Heat. The saga has finally come to a conclusion — one no one saw coming.
The Portland Trail Blazers are trading Lillard to the Milwaukee Bucks as part of a three-team deal, first reported by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
BREAKING: The Portland Trail Blazers are trading guard Damian Lillard to the Milwaukee Bucks, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/FRgQyDVjQG
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) September 27, 2023
As Eastern Conference rivals, this obviously doesn’t bode well for the Sixers.