Indeed, in a story from ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Jamal Collier, one rival league executive needed just one word to describe his stunned reaction to the deal. "Reckless," this individual told Bontemps and Collier.

Damian Lillard News Splits NBA Fans: 'Bro Hates Winning' originally appeared on Athlon Sports. When Damian Lillard was waived and his contract stretched by the Milwaukee Bucks, the star guard was reportedly "elated" because it put him in a great position to recover from an Achilles injury and easily join a contending team once he returns to health.

NBA star Damian Lillard filed for divorce from his wife, Kay'La Lillard, in October 2023 - about two years after their September 2021 wedding.

The Portland Trail Blazers drafted Chinese center Yang Hansen with the 16th pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, a selection which shocked the NBA Draft consensus. Many projected Hansen to go in later portions of the first round or potentially even in the second round,

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On Twitter/X, the reactions in support of Lillard, and looking at his immediate future, came rolling in. Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

Lillard was heavily linked to contending teams like the Boston Celtics, but opted to return to a Trail Blazers team that won't be competing for a championship in the immediate future. Lillard's decision gained not only the respect of NBA fans but also of his peers.