29/07/2023 and las 16:22 CEST
The Portland Trail Blazers player claimed to be traded
The competition will apply disciplinary measures with players and agents who make these types of comments
The NBA wants to curb comments from players and agents related to failure to perform “contractually required services in the event of a trade.” The American competition thus wants to respond to statements such as those made by Damian Lillard and his agent Aaron Goodwin, who demanded the transfer of the point guard on July 1.
The player publicly stated thatHe wanted to leave the Portland Trail Blazers and that he expected a negotiation with the Miami Heat. Even the basketball player’s own representative discouraged other franchises, clearly betting on landing in Florida. The NBA called both to order so that the situation does not repeat itself.
In information obtained by ‘ESPN’, Goodwin “denied stating or indicating to any team that Lillard would refuse to play for them”. Both Lillard and his agent ultimately said they would honor the contract regardless of where he was traded.
This measure loads reasons for the Oregon franchise, which will try to get the most out of the movement for the seven-time All-Star. Portland expects four first-round picks and two players of proven quality. Joe Cronin, general manager, acknowledged that they will be patient in the negotiations.
2023-07-29 14:30:44
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