As one of the best defenders in the league, Lillard's situation is not optimistic, and after the offseason publicly asked the team to strengthen the lineup without success, Lillard was once again caught in the trade rumors in recent days.
Although Lillard has made it clear that he does not want to leave the team, and the Blazers do not have a clear trading attitude, there are many rumors about Lillard.
Among them, the US media "Fadeawayworld" also listed 5 Lillard transaction plans in a timely manner, of which 1 for 7 to the Rockets, 1 for 6 to embiid.
Trading Scenario 1
Philadelphia: Get Lillard;
Blazers: Get Ben Simmons + Maxi + Sable + 2022 first round pick + 2023 second round + 2024 second round.
It was a deal that fit the plans of the two teams, and Philadelphia got Lillard, the super guard, to form the league's top duo with Embiid, and as long as the team added bricks around the two, Philadelphia would be a reasonable championship team.
The Blazers got not only Ben Simmons, who could be the core of the rebuild, but also two talented young men, Sable and Maxi.
In addition, the Blazers also got a first-round pick, as well as two second-round picks, which were enough chips for the Blazers to quickly get through the rebuilding period.
Transaction Scenario 2
Pelicans: Get Lillard + Covington + Snell;
Trail Blazers: Get Ingram + Graham + Hayes + Lewis Jr. + 2024 Lakers first-round pick + 2025 Bucks back-round pick.
The deal is also based on the situation of the two teams, the Pelicans are currently in trouble, Ingram is mired in trade rumors, and the team is not competitive with superstars, and getting Lillard through a trade will make the team a reasonable playoff-level team.
For the Blazers, Ingram will be the core of the future team, in addition to the talent of the three players is also worth cultivating the team, the team will fully enter the reconstruction period.
However, from the perspective of Lillard's desire to compete for the title, he has no reason to join the Pelicans, especially since Zion is currently deeply involved in weight and injury problems, how can Lillard be willing to wade through this muddy water.
Transaction Scenario 3
Boston: Get Lillard;
Trail Blazers: Get Brown + Smart + 2024 first round pick + 2025 first round pick.
In distress, Boston got a top star through a trade to help the team quickly return to the championship race.
Although it is a pity to sacrifice Brown and Smart, who have been cultivated first-hand, if they can get Lillard, then everything is worth it.
The Blazers got two quality rebuilding cores and two first-round picks, and the Blazers could patiently develop Brown and give him enough ball possession and time to grow.
Transaction Scenario Four
Rockets: Get Lillard;
Trail Blazers: Get Wood + Kevin Porter Jr. + Gordon + Tate + 2022 first-round pick + 2023 Nets first-round pick + 2024 Warriors second-round pick.
The Rockets have always been a team that has always been unwilling to be lonely, and getting Lillard will help the team quickly return to the ranks of competitors, and the team can once again build a championship team around Lillard.
The Trail Blazers have received a lot of immediate power and new stars through trades, and according to the team's goal of only entering the playoffs, this configuration is enough to help the team smoothly through the reconstruction period.
However, given the ability of Green and the immediate combat effectiveness of the Rockets' young people, Lillard may not be willing to join the Rockets unless Hugh City promises to build a championship team around it at all costs.
Transaction Scenario Five
Knicks: Get Lillard;
Trail Blazers: Get Barrett + Quakerley + Fournier + Topping + 2023 first-round pick + 2023 Jazz second-round pick.
The idea of the deal is exactly the same as in previous ones, with the Blazers getting some immediate power to ensure the team can make it to the playoffs.
At the same time, it also got some young players and first-round picks, which allowed the team to smoothly through the reconstruction period and pick the next team core.
The Knicks have a top guard, Thibodeau will be around him to win the championship, and New York's big-ball city will also meet Lillard's reputation and honor needs.