Damian Lillard trade rumor: 76ers can land superstar with one player

Exploring the potential Damian Lillard trade to the Philadelphia 76ers and the dilemma of trading Tyrese Maxey

Damian Lillard trade rumor: 76ers can land superstar with one player

Damian Lillard trade news (Credits - Getty)

Many believe that Damian Lillard’s skills and abilities could greatly impact ⁠ any contending team if he were to join them. ‍Though Damian Lillard favors joining the Miami Heat, it cannot be discounted ⁠ that he might be sent to play for a different organization. The Philadelphia 76ers are a team that has been linked with Lillard in the past, and a recent report revealed that they could easily land him by offering guard Tyrese Maxey.

This is definitely an interesting update from Brian Windhorst. Most people would consider trading Tyrese Maxey for Damian Lillard a no-brainer, especially given the franchise is likely attempting to maximize its chances of contending for the crown with Joel Embiid leading the way. However, perhaps the 76ers might be gambling on a leap from Maxey.

“I think Maxey is the prime piece. And again, if Philadelphia was making that offer, Dame Lillard might be in Philly right now, but they are not.
Brian Windhorst said.

Damian Lillard’s contributions were remarkable last season as he consistently delivered impressive numbers with averages of ⁠ 32.2 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 7.3 assists per game for the Portland Trail Blazers.

While Lillard to 76ers seems unlikely, one must acknowledge that the league’s landscape can undergo swift transformations.  The fate of Maxey and a potential trade with Damian Lillard ⁠ by the Philadelphia 76ers remain uncertain until further developments. ‌

The 76ers consider Tyrese Maxey untouchable

Previously, it was reported that the Philadelphia 76ers consider Tyrese Maxey untouchable in any trades. This stance from the team makes sense, as Maxey is by far the best young player on the team. The 76ers have various inquiries that ⁠ must be addressed during this offseason. ​

Tyrese Maxey
Tyrese Maxey (Credits – MARCA)

First, will the franchise be willing to cut ties with star guard James Harden? Harden’s time with the franchise could end after a less-than-stellar playoff performance. The former league MVP has yet to decide on what his future plans will be. However, now it seems as if the team is in the middle of more offseason chaos. This time, it revolves around the idea of trading for another superstar.

Brian Windhorst of ESPN has seemingly got the wheels moving for another rumor. The NBA analyst believes the 76ers could absolutely be in play for Damian Lillard. The Trail Blazers star has recently requested a trade, causing chaos for teams looking for that final piece. However, it would cost a lot for Philadelphia to bring in a player like Lillard.

Lillard is one of the greatest players of his generation. Having him on your roster immediately makes the team a verified threat. However, giving up a young star like Maxey could bring a negative reaction. Maxey blossomed into a star during Philly’s latest postseason run. Many fans are now settling into the idea of him being number two alongside Joel Embiid. If the franchise were to bring in another star and see the same results, the fanbase would largely lose faith.

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