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Damian Lillard is the only NBA player with a no-trade clause

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 8:10 AM

Last updated Jul 30, 2026

Damian Lillard is the only NBA player with a no-trade clause

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As of the 2026/27 NBA season, Damian Lillard is the sole player with a formal no-trade clause in his contract. This clause was negotiated with the Portland Trail Blazers during the previous offseason. LeBron James and Bradley Beal have held no-trade clauses in the past but have since lost them due to contract changes. James had the option to have a no-trade clause if he rejoined certain teams but did not pursue that in free agency. This unique contract stipulation places Lillard in a distinct position in the league.

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•Lillard negotiated a no-trade clause with the Trail Blazers last summer.
•LeBron James previously had a no-trade clause but does not have one now.
•Bradley Beal gave up his no-trade clause during a buyout with the Suns.
•James could have had a no-trade clause with the Cavaliers or Heat but opted for the Sixers.
•Lillard remains the only player with this contract feature for the upcoming season.

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