The buzz around a possible Damian Lillard-to-Nets trade was shut down after the NBA star's recent courtside appearance. Despite fans' excitement over the possibility of a three-team trade between the Portland Trail Blazers, Philadelphia 76ers, and Houston Rockets, NBA insider Chris Haynes reports that Lillard was simply in New York to work on his new album. He also tried to attend the Knicks-Cavaliers game but couldn't get tickets, Haynes added. There's nothing more to it.
Meanwhile, the New York Knicks have been named the top team to lure Lillard away from Portland, according to oddsmaker Adam Thompson. The Knicks are searching for an established superstar to join their team and elevate their status in the Eastern Conference. Though Lillard has been with the Blazers since he entered the league in 2012, his loyalty to the team has been questioned due to their lack of success and long-term plan. Lillard turns 33 in July and is considered one of the most accomplished players without an NBA title ring.
Despite Portland's struggles, Lillard had an outstanding season, with personal-best averages of 32.2 points and 4.8 rebounds per game, and winning the NBA's 3-Point Contest during the All-Star break. Lillard has previously expressed his desire to remain with the Blazers, but the Knicks' building team could be too tempting to pass up.
It remains to be seen whether the Knicks will make a play for Lillard, but the possibility of the star point guard joining the team has already generated buzz among fans. For now, however, Lillard's recent courtside appearance at the Nets game is nothing more than a coincidence, and fans will have to wait and see where he ends up next season.
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