While the NBA sits and waits for the Trail Blazers to trade Damian Lillard, Pelicans vice president of basketball operations David Griffin shared some of his behind-the-scenes experiences when he was in a very similar situation regarding Anthony Davis.
Back in 2019, New Orleans was shopping Davis, who wanted out, and Griffin said all the noise around the eventual trade helped them get leverage over the Lakers and resulted in a bigger haul for Davis when they traded him. Griffin says the best thing that can happen to Portland is if the rumors grow so powerful that the Heat feels pressured to offer more for Lillard.
The point guard and his agent have been clear that he wants to play in Miami, but he doesn’t have a no-trade clause, so the Trail Blazers will send him wherever they get the best deal.
