Damian Lillard is setting the file straight on commerce speak.

The Path Blazers level guard has been the topic of commerce rumors because the finish of Portland’s season, with the Knicks, Lakers, 76ers and Warmth pegged as potential locations.

However, not so quick, Lillard says. Talking earlier than Workforce USA basketball observe Wednesday, the famous person guard mentioned there’s nothing to speak about till there’s one thing to speak about.

At this level, it’s a variety of issues being mentioned, generally phrases being put in my mouth, and I haven’t mentioned something. I suppose, it ought to be the entire individuals who’ve lined me since I’ve been within the NBA, they know that if there’s one thing to be mentioned or if I believe one thing or have one thing to say, I’m going to say it and I’m going to face on it. Like I mentioned, it’s been a variety of speak and no one’s heard what I’ve mentioned, no one’s heard me say any of these items.

 

However something that I’ve to say, I will say it on to Neil (Olshey) and I’m going to handle it instantly with my crew. I don’t actually don’t have anything to say to you guys about it. Every part that I have to say and that I really feel has been mentioned to Neil. So, there’s actually nothing else that I’ve to say about it.

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Lillard reportedly has but to formally request a commerce from Portland, although the marketplace for him ought to he change into obtainable is anticipated to be sturdy.

The Knicks are one of many groups reportedly enthusiastic about Lillard’s providers, with the entrance workplace reportedly doing its “homework” on the 30-year-old. He is getting into big-money years on his contract, with a $176 million extension starting this upcoming season and ending after 2025.

The Blazers parted methods with head coach Terry Stotts after the season, changing him with Chauncey Billups, a transfer that Lillard reportedly supported. Nonetheless, the commerce rumors persist.

However, whereas there could also be smoke, there’s not hearth. Not but, a minimum of.