Las Vegas Summer League has become sort of the opposite: Player movement comes to a halt aside from a few restricted free-agency situations playing out, the best young players only take the court for a couple of games (if that), and the entire league unwinds from a long year.

For weeks, it seemed like Damian Lillard was going to join a top NBA contender after being waived by the Milwaukee Bucks. Many had him linked to joining the Boston Celtics, but his actual decision proved everyone wrong.

Damian Lillard's stint with the Milwaukee Bucks was a rollercoaster ride. While he was chasing a championship, his heart was always in Portland.