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The Latest Breaking News from Portland

Eye-Opening Damian Lillard Trade Update Creates the Most Confusion Yet

The Blazers star has yet to communicate any trade demands after Portland’s selection of Scoot Henderson on Thursday night.

Sports Illustrated

Michael Jordan Ends His Hornets Legacy With a Risky, Fascinating Draft Pick

The soon-to-be former team owner chose Brandon Miller over Scoot Henderson, possibly a decision dictated by fit over talent. Jordan’s tenure could be defined by it.

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Bulls stay the course with no first-rounder, but night wasn’t all quiet

While there were rumors that the Bulls could make a major move to get into the draft lottery, it proved to be all smoke with no spark. They did trade to get into the second round, drafting athletic Tennessee wing Julian Phillips No. 35 overall.

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Report: Teams Preparing Trade Offers, Awaiting Damian Lillard’s Reaction to Blazers’ Crucial Decision

Portland has not shown a willingness to trade its star point guard as of yet, but that doesn’t mean that teams aren’t calling.

Sports Illustrated

Now is the perfect time for the Trail Blazers to trade Damian Lillard and start over

It doesn't make sense to keep the No. 3 pick and Damian Lillard.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Bulls weighing continuity over a roster restart as draft night nears

There’s been more smoke forming around the Bulls with the NBA Draft approaching, but will that turn into fire? With no draft assets in hand, executive Arturas Karnisovas has some tough decisions to make on the futures of Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan.

Chicago Sun-Times

Blazers Pursuing Heat’s Bam Adebayo to Team With Damian Lillard, per Report

Portland is reportedly interested in pairing its star point guard with Miami’s defensive centerpiece.

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NBA trade rumors: 5 players who could be dealt before the NBA Draft

Damian Lillard, Zion Williamson and more are officially on NBA trade watch

USA Today Sports Media Group

NBA Insider Offers Pivotal Damian Lillard Update as Trade Rumors Swirl

Portland’s star point guard is a coveted commodity.

Sports Illustrated

Why the Bradley Beal Trade Could Be Bad for the Suns and Wizards

Evaluating the Phoenix-Washington trade, plus why Miami wasn’t more aggressive in pursuing Beal and what exactly is going on in New Orleans.

Sports Illustrated

Miami Heat lose out on Wizards’ Bradley Beal as three-time All-Star guard dealt to Phoenix Suns

MIAMI — For the Miami Heat, the pursuit of Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal ultimately turned into a rerun of the team’s pursuit of when Kevin Durant last season distanced himself from the Brooklyn Nets — in each case, losing out to the Phoenix Suns.

Tribune News Service

Joe Cowley’s annual ‘Mock Draft Surely to Go Wrong by Pick No. 4’

The Bulls don’t own a pick as of now, but stay tuned. Maybe, just maybe, executive vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas has a big swing in him leading up to next Thursday.

Chicago Sun-Times

Stephen A. Smith Has One NBA Star the Heat Should Target If They Lose to Nuggets

‘I promise you we wouldn’t be talking about Miami going home in five games.’

Sports Illustrated

Report: Orlando could try to trade up for draft pick in Houston’s range

.@MikeAScotto reports that Orlando may try to package its No. 6 and No. 11 picks to trade up into the draft’s top-five selections. Houston, at No. 4, could be an option.

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Daily Mirror

Damian Lillard responds to four trade options and gives NBA finalists priority treatment

Damian Lillard insists he is happy to stay with the Portland Trail Blazers, but he has had his say on a few trade destinations should his NBA future lie elsewhere

Sports Illustrated

Stephen A. Smith Had CJ McCollum Cracking Up With Rant About Damian Lillard’s NBA Future

This was some good TV.

Sports Illustrated

Damian Lillard Names Two ‘Obvious’ Teams He Wouldn’t Mind Being Traded to

The Trail Blazers star was given a list of teams and he selected two ‘obvious ones.’

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The Heat are the best No. 8 seed in league history no matter else what happens in the NBA Finals

The NBA playoffs expanded to include 16 teams in 1984 and no 8-seeds have ever won the championship.

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Bulls should make ‘phone call’ to Trail Blazers for third pick

If the opportunity presents itself, the Chicago Bulls should inquire about a trade with the Portland Trail Blazers for the third pick.

Chicago Sun-Times

The Bulls need to use this offseason as an opportunity for big swings

The Eastern Conference won’t be getting any weaker, and the upcoming new CBA won’t make life easier for a quick turnaround . That’s why the Bulls should get off the train of continuity and make an aggressive move this summer.

USA Today Sports Media Group

2023 NBA Mock Draft 8.0: Predictions for all 58 picks post-combine and withdrawal deadline

Our latest NBA mock draft with just weeks left before the real thing.

The Guardian - US

‘Always be in the ballgame’: how bench players can tilt the NBA finals

For all the talk around Nikola Jokić and Jimmy Butler ahead of the NBA finals, history shows reserves like Denver’s Bruce Brown and Miami’s Duncan Robinson could be the difference

USA Today Sports Media Group

Chicago Bulls don’t ‘fit the mold’ of Portland Trail Blazers trade

The Portland Trail Blazers could look to trade their third pick this summer, but the Chicago Bulls don't have anything great to offer.

Sports Illustrated

SI:AM | That’s the Celtics Team We’re Used to Seeing

But can Boston keep it going?

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Damian Lillard’s relationship with Bulls’ Zach LaVine could fuel trade

As the offseason gets underway, Damian Lillard's relationship with Chicago Bulls star Zach LaVine could ignite trade rumors.

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