Blazers Deal Damian Lillard to Bucks in Blockbuster 3-Team Deal
In one of the biggest trades in NBA history, the Portland Trail Blazers have dealt Damian Lillard to the Milwaukee Bucks in a three-team deal that also includes the Phoenix Suns.
The Bucks are getting Lillard, while the Blazers are receiving Jrue Holiday, Deandre Ayton, Toumani Camara, Milwaukee's 2029 unprotected first round pick, and unprotected first round swap rights with the Bucks in 2028 and 2030. The Suns receive Jusuf Nurkic, Grayson Allen, Nassir Little and Keon Johnson.
Lillard, a seven-time All-Star and one of the best players in the NBA, has spent his entire career with the Blazers. He averaged 32.2 points and 7.3 assists per game last season, but Portland missed the playoffs for the third time in four years.
The Bucks are the defending NBA champions, and they're hoping that adding Lillard will help them repeat as champions. Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo form one of the most dynamic duos in the NBA, and they'll be surrounded by a deep and talented supporting cast.
The Blazers are getting a lot in return for Lillard, but it's still a tough day for the franchise. Lillard is one of the most popular players in team history, and he's been the face of the Blazers for over a decade.
The Suns are also getting a good deal in the trade. They're losing Ayton, but they're getting Nurkic, who is a similar type of player. They're also getting Allen, Little, and Johnson, who are all young and talented players.
Overall, this is a blockbuster trade that shakes up the NBA landscape. The Bucks are now the clear favorites to win the championship, and the Blazers and Suns are both getting some good young players. It will be interesting to see how all three teams perform next season.
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