Yesterday the NBA issued a memo to all 30 teams, commenting on the ongoing trade triangle between Damian Lillard, the Miami Heat, and the Portland Trail Blazers. If you missed it, you can read the text of the memo here. It warns against public comments that would bend the trade process, some of which may have happened in the current scenario.
On the surface, many Portland Trail Blazers fans are taking this as a big win for their franchise. To this point, the Blazers have been stuck in “Dealing with Miami” hell. Could the declaration force the parties to explore new options and get Portland a better return for their superstar?