Portland has all the leverage in the scenario since Lillard is owed approximately $44 million a year for four more seasons. The Times’ NBA reporters — Dan Woike, Broderick Turner and Andrew Greif — discuss the possibilities of a Lillard trade, particularly to the Lakers. Now the source also said he’s not sure what Lillard will do in the future regarding a trade. DW: Does Damian Lillard want to be a Laker? And if he does, let’s see what he has to say about potential trade destinations, including the Lakers.

Source: Los Angeles Times July 16, 2021 18:45 UTC