Tracy McGrady Supports The Trail Blazers’ Decision To Not Give Away Damian Lillard For Nothing

Tracy McGrady is on board with the Portland Trail Blazers holding on to Damian lillard until they can get value in a trade for him.

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The 2023 offseason has slowed down tremendously after the first week of free agency, with only sparse moves happening around the league. The Damian Lillard trade saga has held up the market, as players and teams are waiting to see the resolution on that front.

The Blazers are unwilling to trade Lillard to the Miami Heat due to the team’s poor offer for their franchise star. Tracy McGrady agrees with the Blazers’ approach of wanting at least All-Star caliber players to come to Portland in a possible Lillard trade.

“The evolution of the NBA. You get hit with some shit each and every year. Dame, to me, it was time. But if I’m Portland, I got to do what’s best for our franchise, as well. I’m not gonna give away you, Dame, with you just coming off averaging 32 points. You still got game. I gotta get someone back that’s All-Star caliber.”

Lillard has stayed pretty steadfast in his desire to be traded to the Miami Heat, not willing to discuss possible moves to other franchises. 

He averaged 32.2 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 7.3 assists last season and was named to the All-NBA Second Team, so the Blazers can’t just give him away for cheap because he wants to go to a specific team.


Where Will Damian Lillard End Up?

I think we are headed toward Lillard, eventually wearing a Miami Heat jersey. The Blazers can’t send him to a team he doesn’t want to play for because of his long-standing association with the franchise. This isn’t the same as the Nets ensuring Kyrie Irving doesn’t get traded to the Lakers, as Lillard has 12 years of loyalty to the franchise on his resume.

The Heat will continue finding ways to generate the assets needed for Lillard, but their roster is pretty thin on ways of attracting value. They will pray they can flip Tyler Herro into multiple picks and send it to the Blazers, or the franchise giving in and just accept Herro in a trade package.

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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell—each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher ReportYahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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