Phew. What a blockbuster trade for a random late September day.
On Wednesday, the Portland Trail Blazers finally dealt Damian Lillard, shockingly sending him to play with Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks in a three-team trade with the Phoenix Suns. Lillard should fit in seamlessly, bolstering Milwaukee as a bona fide NBA title contender.
Meanwhile, Portland finally closes the door on the Lillard era and moves on to building around 2023 top draft pick Scoot Henderson. There’s a lot to unpack here on a move with significant ramifications for the NBA now and down the line.
Let’s hand out some grades for this monster deal.