NBA Trade Rumors: 5 possible landing spots for Damian Lillard

By Zain Majeed | Jul 8, 2018

PORTLAND, OR - APRIL 22: Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers reacts during action against the Golden State Warriors during Game Three of the Western Conference Quarterfinals of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Moda Center on April 22, 2017 in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images) /

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Minnesota Timberwolves

Portland Acquires: Andrew Wiggins, Jeff Teague, Justin Patton

Minnesota Acquires: Damian Lillard, Evan Turner, 2019 top 10 protected pick

This trade makes sense for both sides. Portland will acquire a young player in Andrew Wiggins who still has an incredibly high ceiling (he’s 23) and Jeff Teague, which will still keep them competitive for a playoff spot.

While Wiggins contract may look ugly in 2022, it very well could be justified if the Trail Blazers tailor their gameplan to suit him best.

Damian Lillard to the Timberwolves could make them a threat to become the second-best team in the league.

While there are rumors that Jimmy Butler is unhappy with the competitive nature in Minnesota, he’ll be paired with a competitor as fierce as they come in Lillard. And of course, Karl Anthony-Towns will be in the conversation as the best big in the league. The biggest concern is if they’ll be able to gel together, considering all 3 are relatively ball-dominant.

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