Before requesting a trade two years ago, Lillard swore he was loyal to Portland. With decision to return as a surprise free agent, he backed that up.

This was no more an embrace of Joe Cronin by Damian Lillard in his return to Portland than it was an embrace of Dan Gilbert by LeBron James in his return to Cleveland. In each case, the player wanted the city,

BREAKING: Three-time NBA All-Star Bradley Beal has agreed to a contract buyout with the Phoenix Suns and plans to join the Los Angeles Clippers on a two-year, $11 million deal with a player option after clearing waivers, Mark Bartelstein of @PrioritySports told ESPN. pic.twitter.com/gxZB0ObSms

New York Knicks guard Josh Hart disclosed his reaction to the Milwaukee Bucks waiving and extending the contract of star point guard Damian Lillard.

The New York Knicks are looking for ways to improve their team across the board. The team needs a point guard, and even though Damian Lillard won't be playing t