Damian Lillard Has Unfollowed The Portland Trail Blazers On Instagram

Portland Trail Blazers superstar Damian Lillard may be inching closer to parting ways with the team sooner than anticipated.

The latest signal of this potential transition occurred when Lillard unfollowed the Blazers official Instagram account on Saturday night. This action follows his trade request to the Miami Heat, which was put forth in early July. Despite the passage of time, negotiations have reportedly progressed slowly.

This is an addition to the list of actions Lillard has taken this off-season pointing to his departure. However, this may be the most significant, as it could be a sign of a trade nearing finalization.

Damian Lillard has unfollowed
the Trail Blazers on Instagram. pic.twitter.com/lXuGDbNhpK
— Mr. Portland (@Mr_Portland) August 20, 2023

With each connection Lillard breaks with the city of Portland, tensions rise. The seven-time All-Star has spent his entire 11-season career with the Blazers, having little team success to show for it.

Lillard's personal achievements have been nothing short of impressive, from winning Rookie of the Year to securing a spot on seven All-NBA teams. Yet his decision to seek a change of scenery reflects his aspiration to compete for a championship.

With this under-the-radar social media move, we could see Lillard being shipped to Miami in the coming days.

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