Lillard Calls for Blazers Overhaul to Compete Now as Another Losing Season Ends
- Damian Lillard expresses frustration and demands the Trail Blazers make aggressive moves to win now rather than rebuild.
- The Blazers finished with a losing record for the second straight year and face decisions on their draft pick and free agency.
- Lillard wants proven veterans, not young players who need time to develop, signaling he wants the Blazers to trade their draft pick.
- Injuries and roster flaws were major issues for Portland, leading to missing the playoffs again despite Lillard's career-high scoring.
- The Blazers lament the disappointing season but look to improve through the draft, trades and free agency.