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/

Bulls guard Zach LaVine, left, shoots over Portland Trail Blazers forward Jabari Walker during the second half of in Portland, Ore., Friday.

Source: https://www.dailyherald.com/sports/20230324/derozan-sits-out-but-bulls-have-no-problems-in-portland

Bulls guard Zach LaVine saves the ball from going out of bounds in front of Trail Blazers forward Nassir Little during the second half Friday in Portlant.

Source: https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/03/26/with-9-games-left-where-do-the-chicago-bulls-stand-in-the-nba-play-in-tournament/

But the Portland Trail Blazers point guard has also been trending of late for comments he made more than a year ago.

Source: https://larrybrownsports.com/basketball/old-damian-lillard-quote-jordan-poole-resurfaces-warriors-blazers/617502

Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard disputes a call during the first half of their game against the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night at Crypto.com Arena.

Source: https://www.dailybreeze.com/2023/12/11/clippers-hold-off-short-handed-blazers-for-4th-straight-win/

Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard dunks as Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson looks on during the second half of their season opener on Wednesday night at Crypto.com Arena.

Source: https://www.dailybreeze.com/2023/10/25/clippers-crank-up-the-energy-blow-past-blazers-in-season-opener/

Coach Darvin Ham mentioned Reddish’s work on the defensive end can be his “niche” in the NBA after being on three teams (Atlanta Hawks, New York Knicks and Portland Trail Blazers) in his first four seasons before joining the Lakers.

Source: https://www.dailybreeze.com/2023/11/04/cam-reddish-taking-on-more-defensive-responsibilities-for-lakers-in-light-of-injuries/

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/

Essentially, the Trail Blazers replace Hart with Thybulle, who is a similar talent with better potential.

Source: https://brobible.com/sports/article/trail-blazers-make-trade-before-deadline/

Gary Payton II, who had signed a three-year, $26.1 million contract with the Portland Trail Blazers, was reacquired by the Warriors, but there was a delay in his scheduled return due to issues with a physical.

Source: https://fansided.com/2023/03/26/watch-gary-payton-ii-welcome-warriors-fans/

Get me out of here,' Trail Blazers reporter Casey Holdahl tweeted.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-12015255/As-Meghan-Markle-swerves-Prince-Harrys-advances-FEMAIL-reveals-excruciating-Kiss-Cam-moments.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

Golden State rounds out the season at the Sacramento Kings on Friday and at the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday in two crucial games for their hopes of staying out of the tournament and securing the top six seed in the Western Conference.

Source: https://houstonianonline.com/the-warriors-andrew-wiggins-will-miss-the-last-two-games-of-the-regular-season/

He signed with the San Antonio Spurs a year later in 2007, before becoming a free agent after the 2009 season and re-signing with the Portland Trail Blazers.

Source: https://thecurrent-online.com/net-worth/ime-udoka-net-worth/31131/

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

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

Meanwhile, the Trail Blazers will look to bounce back when they host the Spurs on Monday night.

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

Mills is a 14-year-veteran that spent the last two seasons with the Nets after suiting up for the Spurs and Portland Trail Blazers earlier in his career.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/nba/article-12255207/Houston-Rockets-agree-add-Dillon-Brooks-Jock-Landale-trade-Patty-Mills.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

Portland Trail Blazers at Memphis Grizzlies, 7 p.m.

Source: https://sportingalert.com/nba-results-of-jan-31-and-the-nba-schedule-for-feb-1-winners-and-losers/

Portland Trail Blazers forward Toumani Camara, left, is defended by Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton, rear, and center Walker Kessler during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023.

Source: https://www.deseret.com/2023/12/14/24001241/utah-jazz-122-portland-trail-blazers-114-inside-the-numbers

Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray, left, hits a shot over Portland Trail Blazers guard Matisse Thybulle during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, March 29, 2023.

Source: https://www.deseret.com/2023/3/30/23663118/donovan-mitchell-rookie-record-broken-by-keegan-murray