New Orleans Pelicans offer Brandon Ingram and picks for Damian Lillard to Portland Trail Blazers

The New Orleans Pelicans are among several teams interested in Damian Lillard and the latest NBA trade rumors suggest that they’ve already held talks with the Portland Trail Blazers. Other teams interested in the six-time All-Star may soon follow suit.

After pledging nine years of undeterred loyalty to the Portland Trail Blazers, Damian Lillard is unsure about his future. Other franchises continue to circle around Lillard like vultures, and as per independent journalist Landon Buford, the New Orleans Pelicans have gone ahead and tabled an offer.

Damian Lillard is currently preparing for the USA Men’s National Basketball Team’s opening game in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics against France. He’s not asked for a trade yet but is expected to speak to the Portland Trail Blazers’ hierarchy in the days to come and make a call later.

NBA Trade Rumors: Can New Orleans Pelicans offer an acceptable deal to the Portland Trail Blazers for Damian Lillard?

The number of picks on offer is open for debate, but Brandon Ingram is a good starting point in the New Orleans Pelicans’ offer to the Portland Trail Blazers. The Blazers need a legitimate two-way wing who can score and defend at a high level and Ingram fits the bill.