Anfernee Simons had a game-high 31 points on 12 of 20 shooting from the field and connecting on seven three-pointers for Portland, while Damian Lillard added 24 points and 10 assists.

Source: https://sportingalert.com/lebron-bryant-help-la-lakers-rally-past-blazers-121-112-highlights/

Basically, it comes down to this: Are the Blazers prepared for an Oct. 2 media day with a disgruntled Damian Lillard?

Source: https://www.sun-sentinel.com/2023/09/10/ask-ira-do-the-heat-have-to-sell-their-future-for-a-better-present-reality/

Billups hinted that he considered taking Lillard out of the game due to fatigue, but he ultimately decided to let him keep playing after he reassured the coach he could keep going.

Source: https://1010wcsi.com/fox-sports/trail-blazers-all-star-guard-damian-lillard-delivers-60-points-in-historic-performance/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=trail-blazers-all-star-guard-damian-lillard-delivers-60-points-in-historic-performance

Blazers general manager Joe Cronin was clear: The Trail Blazers want Lillard to stay in Portland, and they want to build a winning team around him.

Source: https://centraloregondaily.com/blazers-nba-draft-guard-damian-lillard-scoot-henderson/

Both Marc Stein and The Miami Herald’s Barry Jackson reported on Saturday that the Heat would prefer Damian Lillard over Bradley Beal if both players were available.

Source: https://larrybrownsports.com/basketball/heat-reportedly-have-preference-between-damian-lillard-and-bradley-beal/616484

Damian Lillard has done all he can to bring a ring to the Portland Trail Blazers.

Source: https://brobible.com/sports/article/shaquille-oneal-damian-lillard-trade/

Damian Lillard is a transformative offensive player who scores at all levels, plus runs the point.

Source: https://www.sun-sentinel.com/2023/09/23/ask-ira-does-the-availability-of-buddy-hield-loom-as-a-heat-backup-plan/

Damian Lillard scored 37 points with a season-high 13 assists as the Milwaukee Bucks held off a late comeback effort to top the Toronto Raptors 128-112 on Wednesday.

Source: https://toronto.ctvnews.ca/lillard-s-37-point-13-assist-effort-lifts-bucks-to-dominant-128-112-win-over-raptors-1.6647273

Giannis told Lillard that he wants Lillard to be the one closing out games.

Source: https://larrybrownsports.com/basketball/damian-lillard-message-giannis-antetokounmpo-close-out/623002

Giannis told Lillard that he wants Lillard to be the one closing out games.

Source: https://larrybrownsports.com/basketball/damian-lillard-message-giannis-antetokounmpo-close-out/623002

“He took control of the game early,” Griffin said of Lillard.

Source: https://www.cornwallseawaynews.com/ontario-news/lillard-scores-37-bucks-overcome-antetokounmpos-absence-to-beat-raptors-128-112/

How about Damian Lillard and Anthony Davis?

Source: https://deadspin.com/nba-denver-nuggets-memphis-grizzlies-ja-morant-jokic-1850007040

However, Damian Lillard stuck to his opinion about the trade speculation.

Source: https://brobible.com/sports/article/damian-lillard-calls-out-trail-blazers-fans/

Lillard, a seven-time All-NBA selection, is coming off his best season as a pro, averaging 32.2 points, 7.3 assists, and 4.8 rebounds per game.

Source: https://nypost.com/2023/07/14/paul-pierce-has-no-faith-in-heat-if-they-acquire-damian-lillard/

Lillard finished 22 of 38 from the floor and he hit on 13 of his 22 3-point attempts.

Source: https://chicago.suntimes.com/2023/2/27/23616409/damian-lillard-has-71-points-13-threes-as-blazers-beat-rockets

Lillard has told the Portland Trail Blazers he wants to be traded and the All-Star's preference is to be dealt to the Eastern Conference champions.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/nba/article-12279457/NBA-SUMMER-LEAGUE-ROUNDUP-Chet-Holmgren-continues-strong-return-Ausar-Thompson-makes-debut.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

Lillard is averaging 40 points and 7.1 assists over his last seven games.

Source: https://gorgenewscenter.com/2023/02/04/zach-lavine-scores-36-as-bulls-beat-trail-blazers-129-121/

Lillard received a basketball grant from Weber State University after graduating from high school, where he continued to play basketball until he earned his sales degree there in 2015.

Source: https://thecurrent-online.com/people/damian-lillard/46983/

Mar 19, 2023; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) participates in warmups before playing LA Clippers at Moda Center.

Source: https://larrybrownsports.com/basketball/damian-lillard-wants-trade-miami-heat/617010

Miami’s interest in Beal is complicated by their preferred interest in Damian Lillard.

Source: https://fansided.com/2023/06/18/nba-rumors-bradley-beal-heat-trade-offer/