Damian Lillard did not request trade, wants to see how Blazers fare in free agency

On Monday, Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers met to discuss their future, and he left the meeting with a determination to wait and see what the team does during the free agency period.

On Get Up on Tuesday morning, Brian Windhorst said, “This was the meeting a lot of the league was watching to see if Damian Lillard requested a trade.” And he most definitely did not. I believe the meeting’s general vibe was that he doesn’t want to put pressure on the Blazers. He is curious to see how they fare in the open market. He’ll give them the opportunity to do it. This tactical choice is intriguing.

“He said, “Get me veterans,” towards the close of the season.