Day: March 28, 2023

Damian Lillard has “essentially” been shut down for the remainder of the season. While Lillard is dealing with a calf injury, the reality of Portland falling out of the Play-In spot is the reason for the decision.

The Blazers have a lottery-protected first round pick that they will retain.

Portland could also entertain the idea of trading Lillard.

“You now have to wonder if Lillard ever steps on the court again for Portland,” writes Shams Charania at The Athletic.

Lillard is due $216 million over the next four seasons and has privately considered the possibility of a trade even though his public statements have demonstrated a desire to win with the Blazers.

“I expect there to be serious conversations about what’s next for both sides,” adds Charania.

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal is under investigation by the Orlando Police Department after a confrontation with a fan. The incident occurred following the Wizards loss at the Orlando Magic on Tuesday, March 21.

As Beal and the Wizards were exiting through the visiting tunnel at the Amway Center, a fan approached Beal and reportedly yelled at him about a losing bet. The fan yelled, “You made me lose $1,300 you f—.”

Beal is accused of swatting the hat off another fan’s head, and making contact with the man’s head while doing so. That fan then told Beal he didn’t make the initial contact, before the two then reportedly got into a verbal confrontation.

As of Tuesday, March 28, no charges have been filed against Beal.