Lillard: No playoff chance, no play

Portland star Damian Lillard says he won’t play if the resumed NBA season doesn’t offer the Trail Blazers any chance of making the playoffs.

Multiple reports have said that the NBA is keen to ensure that all teams complete a minimum of 70 regular seasons games in order to fulfill contractual obligations with regional television networks.

That could mean the Trail Blazers, who are one place outside the playoff berths in the Western Conference with a 29-37 record, have no realistic prospect of overhauling Memphis for the eighth spot in the post-season.

Lillard said if that scenario unfolded, he would effectively boycott the Blazers’ remaining games.