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Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers in action against the Philadelphia 76ers during a game at Wells Fargo Center on March 10, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 76ers defeated the Trail Blazers 120-119. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images) /

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Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers. (Abbie Parr/Getty Images) /

NBA Rumors: Damian Lillard clarifies ‘accidental’ social media like criticizing Blazers owner

The main character of this year’s NBA offseason, Damian Lillard, has made headlines again, this time for his sketchy social media activity.

Amid rampant rumors of Lillard’s potential trade, the Portland Trail Blazers star was caught red-handed for liking a tweet that encouraged Jody Allen, who runs the Trail Blazers as the executor of Paul Allen’s estate, to sell the franchise.

Specifically, the tweet said Allen should sell to Nike founder Phil Knight, and Knight would then somehow convince Lillard to stay in Portland.

Last Friday, Lillard posted a video calling his Twitter like a “mishap” and stressed how much he respected Jody Allen.

Lillard described his relationship with Allen:

"“Behind closed doors, regardless, and I would never disrespect Jody or anything like that so it was a real… literally a mishap. I would never do no funny s— like that or try to be funny in no way like that. As far as Jody, she’s been very solid to me in many ways that has nothing to do with the Trail Blazers or basketball. Don’t run with that at all. Jody has been very solid to me.”"

https://twitter.com/TwoWayDav/status/1680044693290090496

As much as Lillard is trying to force his way out of Portland, he clearly doesn’t want to leave on nasty terms.

Lillard made his public request to be traded to the Heat at the start of July, and Portland can either try to accommodate his request or find another suitable trade partner. Most Trail Blazers fans understandably want to see the star guard stay in Portland for the rest of his career, albeit selling the franchise wouldn’t change much regarding Lillard’s future.

Dame wants out. No hard feelings against Portland.

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