Talk of Lillard leaving Portland has been discussed in the last two seasons after the team experienced years of frustration in the playoffs and was unable to compete for a spot in the Finals. As the core of the team, Lillard has always shown his loyalty to Portland, and the team has been committed to providing him with the right supporting lineup.
During this offseason, they acquired Jerami Grant from the Pistons , but this was not the only move they made this offseason. A few days ago, Lillard even tried to recruit Kevin Durant to Portland, but now it seems that option is no longer under consideration.
Meanwhile, the front office has been focused on placing the right players around Lillard while ensuring their star stays with them for many years to come. According to Bleacher Report's Jake Fisher, the Trail Blazers are ready to offer Lillard a two-year, $100 million contract extension.
Portland is now expected to offer the All-Star guard a two-year contract extension worth more than $100 million, sources tell B/R.
This will ensure that Lillard keeps his athletic prime in Portland, but that's not Portland's main problem. They need to bring in the right players to complement Lillard and escape the curse of early playoff exits every season.
