Jusuf Nurkic Wants Out Of Portland If Damian Lillard Is Traded

Following the Blazers' final post-season game against the Denver Nuggets, center Jusuf Nurkic seemed unsure of his future with the Portland Trail Blazers.

«As far as right now, I'm just going to get away from basketball and see what my next step should be, we'll see what's going to happen, I'm not sure if I'm coming back or what the team direction is, we'll look at that later.» - Jusuf Nurkic

Nurkic has been quiet since the Blazers' season ended, however, he surfaced again recently, making it clear that if Damian Lillard asked out of Portland, he would be quick to follow.




As an upside for Portland fans, it's worth noting that Nurkic seemed confident that Lillard would be back in Portland next year. With the Blazers' introduction of new head coach Chauncey Billups coming on Tuesday, this could be an interesting week for Rip City.