There is little sense in delaying the inevitable. The NBA is a league that changes on short notice. It’s all about windows. They are no exception.

It’s coming whether you like it or not. You can bide your time, but eventually, you’ll have to face the music.

The Portland Trail Blazers may have a sad song to sing soon. Plenty of observers around the NBA feel this team should be trading Damian Lillard.

They avoided doing so at this year’s deadline, but who knows what could happen this summer?

Meanwhile, the New York Knicks could be humming a happier tune. This team is expected to eventually trade for a star player, and they’ve got the assets to do it.

Could that star be Lillard?

Portland Trail Blazers Receive: G Jalen Brunson, G/F R.J. Barrett, 2023 First-Round Pick (Top 10 Protected – DAL via NYK), 2024 First-Round Pick (NYK) 

New York Knicks Receive: G Damian Lillard