One of the major unsolved cases in the NBA offseason is the “Damian Lillard” case. The point guard appears determined to leave Portland before this game as his team shows signs of not having an ambitious program seeking a title starting this season.
Their favorite destination appears to be the Miami Heat, but the Lakers may be willing to sacrifice a significant portion of their structure going forward in order to unite LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and Damian Lillard on the same team In the team.
Fadeaway World reporter Eddie Bitta evaluates a hypothetical trade that would bring Lillard from Portland to the Lakers in exchange for D’Angelo Russell, Austin Reaves, Rui… Hachimura and Los Angeles’ 2029 first-round pick.
With this swap, the Californians will now have a true “Big Three.” LeBron has always been a player who creates offensive opportunities for his team, a role that may conflict with Lillard, but “King James” is willing to share it with a high-profile player.
The Lakers’ sacrifice would be to hand over Reeves, who has adapted perfectly to the shooting guard or small forward role when needed. The 25-year-old Arkansas native will be the most valuable player they lose in California due to his defensive prowess.
Hachimura will likely be replaced by newly acquired Christian Wood, while Russell appears to be without head coach Davon Hamm. For a player with a guaranteed contract through the 2024-25 season, it’s worth giving up.
In Portland, they set the bar very high for trading “Dame.” They want four first-round picks and two top players to join the Trail Blazers’ starting five for the 2023-24 season.
The Oakland-born point guard has made it clear he wants to play for Miami, but there is no “no-trade” clause in his contract that would prevent him from joining a team other than the Miami Heat. hot. If the Lakers offer a package that meets the Trail Blazers’ needs, they will be able to incorporate Lillard into their championship plans.