NBA transfer: League warns Damian Lillard about statements related to "new stop"

The Portland Trail Blazers star and his agent have received warnings from the League for allegedly inappropriate side activities related to the defender's transfer.

Accordingly, the NBA has sent all 30 teams a memorandum of understanding regarding the transfer request of Portland Trail Blazers defender Damian Lillard.

The statement says they interviewed the Portland Trail Blazers star and his agent, Aaron Goodwin. The content is about previous public comments when Goodwin insisted his client would only play for the Miami Heat.

The six-time All-Star player could face disciplinary action from the League if any future comment, public or private, mentions his next destination by name. according to Lillard.

The National Basketball Players Association is also reported to be imposing a similar penalty on any other player or agent who engages in such conduct.

“We have advised Goodwin and Lillard that any future comments, made privately to the teams or public, indicate that Lillard will not be fully performing the obligations required under player contracts. his in the case of a transaction. This will get Lillard disciplined by the NBA.

We have also notified the National Basketball Players Association that any similar statements made by a player or their agent will result in future disciplinary action.

Damian Lillard is 33 years old and has been a mainstay of the Trail Blazers for 11 seasons since he set foot in the NBA.

Known for his ability to throw, Lillard just had the best season of his career when he hit the career-high milestone with an average of 32.2 points per game, accompanied by 7.3 assists and 4.8 rebounds. .