Damian lillard held back from trade demand by loyalty to Portland, past statements?

There are many who believed then and continue to insist now that Damian Lillard was about ready to ask out; a source with knowledge of the situation believes Lillard is held back by both his loyalty to Portland and an unwillingness to go back on …

There are many who believed then and continue to insist now that Damian Lillard was about ready to ask out; a source with knowledge of the situation believes Lillard is held back by both his loyalty to Portland and an unwillingness to go back on things he’s already said about sticking things out. He ultimately decided to give this another go, and Lillard has been provided roster upgrades and had a big voice in the coaching search. He may still ask out down the road, but only time will tell how long this honeymoon lasts.

Source: Philly Voice

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Micah Adams @MicahAdams13
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Harbaugh literally said “Lamar! You wana go for this?” Lol … – 11:24 PM
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The #Texans have shown so much fight in these first two games. So much more sound fundamentally too compared to last year – 3:52 PM
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Let’s go Ruggs!!!! – 3:39 PM
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Carr just got hit below the knee 3 seconds after the pass and they didn’t call shit. Now they gone call that… smh – 3:05 PM
Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
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More on this storyline

Damian Lillard: Back for more… #RipCity is my city -via Instagram / September 8, 2021
The 76ers were widely believed to be holding out for a chance to acquire Damian Lillard from the Portland Trail Blazers, but Lillard recently said he isn’t leaving Portland, “not right now at least.” As for Sacramento, sources have suggested the 76ers would only be willing to consider an offer that includes De’Aaron Fox or Tyrese Haliburton. The Kings are unlikely to part with either player, but they can offer Buddy Hield, a prolific 3-point shooter who would space the floor for Joel Embiid; Marvin Bagley III, a former No. 2 pick who has yet to reach his potential; and other assets, including multiple first-round draft picks. -via Sacramento Bee / August 31, 2021
The belief around the league is the Sixers have been holding out for six-time All-NBA point guard Damian Lillard to request a trade from the Portland Trail Blazers. But Lillard said, “I’m not leaving [Portland] — not right now at least” on Wednesday during an Instagram Live stream. -via The Philadelphia Inquirer / August 31, 2021