Damian Lillard Refutes Report About Trail Blazers Owner Jody Allen

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Damian Lillard has released a report to refute a recent statement about Portland Trail Blazers owner Jody Allen.

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"I'm not sure where that rumor came from," he told Yahoo Sports, via NBA insider Chris Haynes.

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"Every time I've ever contacted out to Jody, she has always taken time to speak with me.

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I never sent an email or any of that. I have a great connection with management and ownership.

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I never sent an email or any of that. I have a great connection with management and ownership.

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My agent, Aaron Goodwin, talks with ownership and management regularly. This is a nonstory."

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A highly placed team worker alleged that Jody’s “toxic behavior” — dating back to allegations of bullying

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guards and violating US import laws — has spilled over into the management of the team.

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