The Portland Trail Blazers traded Damian Lillard to the Milwaukee Bucks last month after the seven-time All-Star finally requested to be moved. “I think it was a situation where it was time for him to kind of move on to a new situation. So, I think it was a great situation for everybody.”As for Lillard, McCollum thinks he’s “excited” for a fresh start. Portland acquired Jrue Holiday (who was quickly dealt to the Boston Celtics), Ayton, Toumani Camara, a 2029 unprotected Milwaukee first-round draft pick and unprotected Milwaukee swap rights in 2028 and 2030. Lillard’s Bucks kick off the season next Thursday when they host the Philadelphia 76ers and defending NBA MVP Joel Embiid.

Source: Fox News October 24, 2023 14:38 UTC