Blazers Notes: Trade Talks With Lakers, Major Jrue Holiday Prediction, Deandre Ayton Wanted Out

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The Portland Trail Blazers are still shopping some of their players around the league, including forward Matisse Thybulle, who could be headed to the Los Angeles Lakers.
The Lakers already nabbed former Blazer Deandre Ayton, who initiated the contract buyout and requested to leave the team.
The Blazers already made the big trade for guard Jrue Holiday, who provides a massive impact on winning and should help the team potentially reach the playoffs.
An NBA expert made a shocking prediction regarding Holiday, who should stay on the roster through the first half of the season at least.
Here’s more information on these stories and all the latest Trail Blazers news (click the headline for the full article):
Blazers Rumors: NBA Insider Makes Major Jrue Holiday Trade Prediction
Former Blazers Star Asked Portland to Buy Out His Contract
Blazers, Celtics Make Major Change to Jrue Holiday Trade After Reviewing Medicals
Blazers Would Land $196 Million All-Star in Blockbuster Trade Proposal
Blazers Earn 'C' Grade for Offseason Work Thus Far
Blazers Forward Breaks Silence After Free Agency Exit
Blazers, Lakers Have Had Trade Talks Regarding $33 Million Defensive Star: Report
Trail Blazers Tweets of the Day:
Welcome to #RipCity, @Jrue_Holiday11!!
— Portland Trail Blazers (@trailblazers) July 7, 2025
🔗: https://t.co/YIgZcni9GC pic.twitter.com/MG5NOVH8uA
Thank you for everything, 1. pic.twitter.com/2jNPRZdBJR
— Portland Trail Blazers (@trailblazers) July 7, 2025
Blazers posted a Jrue stat line graphic..
— ᴛʏʟᴇʀ (@blazersforreal) July 7, 2025
*Liked by DamianLillard*
👁️ pic.twitter.com/AOmK05SiwL
Thank you for everything, Bari ❤️ pic.twitter.com/GFXdIZVad1
— Portland Trail Blazers (@trailblazers) July 8, 2025
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