Since the Portland Trail Blazers lost to the Denver Nuggets in Game 6 of their playoffs series on Thursday, speculation has been circling around Damian Lillard leaving Portland. Just as the (mostly unfounded) gossip reaches a peak, ESPN’s Stephen A Smith rides to the rescue, suggesting another star who could join Lillard in the Pacific Northwest.
The First Take personality said he was told Minnesota Timberwolves two-time All Star Karl-Anthony Towns was currently in Portland and would be a nice fit alongside Lillard. He did not suggest any deals were being discussed.