The Portland Trail Blazers have traded Damian Lillard to the Milwaukee Bucks in a blockbuster three-team deal that also includes the Phoenix Suns.

The trade is a major coup for the Bucks, who are now the favorites to win the NBA title next season.

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The Blazers are getting a solid return for Lillard, but it is still a tough day for the franchise.

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The Suns are also getting a good return for Ayton, who was a restricted free agent this offseason.

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The trade is a major shakeup to the NBA landscape, and it will be interesting to see how it plays out.

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The trade of Damian Lillard is a major turning point for the Blazers. Lillard was the franchise's cornerstone player for over a decade, and he led them to the playoffs six times. Without Lillard, the Blazers are now in rebuilding mode.

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The trade of Damian Lillard is a huge win for the Bucks. Lillard is one of the best point guards in the NBA, and he gives the Bucks a second superstar to play alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo.

The trade of Damian Lillard is a major shakeup to the NBA landscape. The Bucks are now the clear favorites to win the title next season, but the Blazers and Suns are also improved teams.

The 2023-24 NBA season is shaping up to be one of the most exciting in recent memory. The Bucks are the clear favorites to win the title, but there are several other teams that could challenge them.

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