Damian Lillard refuted the claim that he has asked the Trail Blazers for a trade last week, but that has not prevented speculation regarding his availability or happiness in Portland. On Tuesday, The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor revealed that five teams have risen to the top of the pack in the hunt for Lillard’s services.
Before getting to the list of potential suitors, O’Connor explained that most league executives do not expect Lillard to be moved this offseason. After that, he presented five teams that are rumored to be actively pursuing the Blazers’ star guard.