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The primary sticking point in trade negotiations between the Portland Trail Blazers and Miami Heat for star point guard Damian Lillard is that the Blazers aren’t particularly fond of taking on Tyler Herro and his four-year, $130 million deal. The Blazers’ hesitation to absorb Herro is understandable, since they already have Scoot Henderson and Anfernee […]

Damian Lillard’s trade-demand saga with the Portland Trail Blazers is set to drag on through the summer. The team is not ready to simply let him go to his top choice, the Miami Heat. There is a good amount of due diligence for general manager Joe Cronin and Portland’s front office. Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, […]

Damian Lillard getting traded this offseason is the worst-kept secret in basketball. After weeks of rumors and speculation, Lillard formally requested a trade away from the Portland Trail Blazers and pinpointed the Miami Heat as his preferred destination. It may take longer than Lillard wants for a trade to come to fruition though. Blazers general […]

Damian Lillard, after many years of speculation, has finally requested a trade from the Portland Trail Blazers. Not only did he signal his intention of wanting out from Portland, however, he also made sure to clarify that he prefers to land with the Miami Heat, as he, perhaps, sees himself as the team’s missing piece […]

It’s been a few days now since Damian Lillard requested a trade away from the Portland Trail Blazers but at this point, nothing has materialized yet. After naming the Miami Heat as his preferred team, it is clear that South Beach is currently the prime landing spot for the seven-time All-Star. Tyler Herro has been […]

Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard requested a trade and reportedly wants to go to the Miami Heat. Some fans are criticizing Lillard, however, something that caught the attention of Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant. Lol 1 or 2 more years Lmao. What do u be watching gang seriously. — Kevin Durant (@KDTrey5) July 5, […]

The Golden State Warriors almost certainly won’t trade for Damian Lillard, but their offseason is potentially being affected by the superstar’s trade request. The Warriors have been closely linked to Dario Saric in 2023 NBA free agency. A new report suggests that Saric could be waiting to see how the Damian Lillard trade talks play […]

The Miami Heat are considered to be the clear favorites to trade for Damian Lillard. Even though several teams are interested in making a trade with the Portland Trail Blazers, Damian Lillard only wants to play for the Heat, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. Just because Lillard is eyeing the Heat, that doesn’t mean […]

The Dallas Mavericks are prepared to sign Portland Trail Blazers swingman Matisse Thybulle to an offer sheet, according to Bleacher Report and TNT’s Chris Haynes. Portland Trail Blazers RFA Matisse Thybulle intends to sign an offer sheet with the Dallas Mavericks, league sources tell @NBAonTNT, @BleacherReport. pic.twitter.com/Zbhl2Za55o — Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) July 5, 2023 Traded […]

The Portland Trail Blazers revealed their 2023 NBA Summer League schedule last week. introducing your 2023 #SummerBlazers ☀️ 📺: ESPN, ESPN2, NBATV pic.twitter.com/bBWia2qMkn — Portland Trail Blazers (@trailblazers) June 30, 2023 The team will feature plenty of talented options from Portland’s roster and beyond. Guard Keon Johnson and forward Jabari Walker both earned minutes during […]

With Damian Lillard requesting to be traded from the Portland Trail Blazers, the Miami Heat have been the point guard’s sole focus in terms of landing spots. As the Blazers try to finalize a Lillard trade to the Heat, Miami isn’t the only team looking to be involved in the festivities. In fact, over five […]

Even if he wasn’t the son of NBA legend Manute Bol, 7-foot-2 big man Bol Bol would be one of the most intriguing talents in the league. Possessing a rare amount of skill and fluidity for his size, the former top-five high school recruit has made a number of highlight reel plays throughout his short […]

Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard wants a trade to the Miami Heat. The Heat want to send Tyler Herro to the Blazers as the centerpiece of the trade. Portland doesn’t want Herro. So here we are at a classic impasse. This means that for a deal to get done, a third team will have […]

Where will Damian Lillard end up? This is question that many fans are asking after the star requested a trade from the Portland Trail Blazers. Many teams are in the running to compete for the star’s services, including the Miami Heat, the Philadelphia 76ers, and the Boston Celtics. The Heat are considered by many to […]

The Portland Trail Blazers lived in denial for about three seasons, but now reality is starting to set in. Damian Lillard, despite being as loyal as he could have been over the past few seasons, has finally requested a trade, specifically to the Miami Heat, most likely bringing an end to his 11-year stay in […]

The Miami Heat are continuing to work on a trade to acquire Damian Lillard from the Portland Trail Blazers, but there is one thing that seems to be a hangup with a third team being involved, according to Greg Sylvander of Five on the Floor. At least one challenge in negotiations has been the fact […]

If Damian Lillard had it his way, his days with the Portland Trail Blazers would be over and he would be heading to the Miami Heat. But unfortunately for the seven-time All-Star, this isn’t a Burger King. Signs point to a trade going down but it doesn’t mean Lillard will get to go to Miami. […]

Damian Lillard’s trade request took the entire NBA world by storm. For weeks, fans were anxiously waiting to see if the Portland Trail Blazers star would decide he wants out. Now, Dame has officially requested to leave the team. While Lillard is technically at the mercy of the Blazers’ FO, that hasn’t stopped other players […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves may have jumped the gun when they traded away a boatload of assets, including nascent rim protector Walker Kessler, to the Utah Jazz for Rudy Gobert. Trading for Gobert, in a vacuum, was not the problem. Gobert is a generational defensive player after all. But when arguably the team’s best player (Karl-Anthony […]

Damian Lillard wants to be traded only to the Miami Heat, which isn’t really ideal for the Portland Trail Blazers star since they are losing all the leverage they have in trade talks. Fortunately for them, there have reportedly been multiple trade scenarios from Miami where the Rip City franchise would be able to acquire […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have thrown their name in the hat, joining the Damian Lillard sweepstakes amid the All-Star guard’s recent trade request. Although Lillard isn’t likely to have the Pelicans on his shortlist of potential trade destinations, his history with CJ McCollum makes his potential acquisition interesting. Not to pair them together, as that […]

Every single offseason, new narratives are created pertaining to certain players and teams based on good things they did. It could be as simple as a player receiving a monumental raise on a new contract or even one free agency signing pushing a team over the edge as a championship contender. There wasn’t a signing […]

After the Damian Lillard trade request, the Portland Trail Blazers don’t have a ton of options. Their superstar wants out, he only wants to go to the Miami Heat, and the league is watching how the team handles this situation. And none of this is ideal for the Blazers. Reports out of Miami are that […]

Several Portland Trail Blazers fans are angry at Damian Lillard following his trade request, though there are also plenty of people who support him and his decision. That much is clear after Lillard responded to the criticisms thrown at him for his trade request. On Sunday, Dame took to Twitter to share his thoughts on […]

The Portland Trail Blazers traded for Jerami Grant during the 2022 offseason with the intention of convincing Damian Lillard that the franchise is serious about competing for a championship. While the Blazers weren’t particularly close, missing out on the playoffs after punting on the end of the season yet again, they remained adamant about wanting […]

The Miami Heat are going all-in to bring  Damian Lillard to South Beach. With that said, they are reportedly ready to trade anyone from their roster not named Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo. According to the latest updates, Butler and Adebayo are the only untouchables in the Lillard trade talks. The Heat are ready to […]

Tyler Herro has been mentioned as the primary trade piece if the Miami Heat pull off a deal to acquire Damian Lillard from the Portland Trail Blazers. With that said, the whole NBA Twitterverse naturally went buzzing when Herro removed the mention of the Heat from his Twitter bio. Before, Herro’s Twitter bio had “Miami […]

In the dynamic world of the NBA, seismic shifts often occur, and the recent revelation of Damian Lillard’s desire for a change of scenery has sent shockwaves throughout the league. After an illustrious 11-year tenure with the Portland Trail Blazers, Lillard’s burning desire for championship contention has led him to explore new possibilities. While several […]

After it was reported that Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard requested a trade from the team, it was revealed that his preferred destination is the Miami Heat. Adrian Wojnarowski reported that the Trail Blazers were “open for business” regarding a Damian Lillard trade, and will seek the best offer, regardless of the team. Anthony […]

Damian Lillard is still a member of the Portland Trail Blazers…for now. As Portland scours the league to find the best available trade package for one of basketball’s most dynamic playmakers, though, it’s not Joe Cronin and the front office who have drawn the ire of some especially vocal Blazers fans. A subset of Rip […]

Portland Trail Blazers fans may not need to fret too much about Damian Lillard leaving, as the future Hall of Fame point guard may have alluded to his plans to return to the franchise after winning a championship. As of Jul. 2, the most recent like from Lillard on Twitter was a post from a […]

While the Philadelphia 76ers are working the phone lines in an effort to trade 10-time All-Star James Harden prior to the 2023-24 season, ESPN insider Adrian Wojnaroski made a recent appearance on SportsCenter to clarify the potential timeline for a Harden-centered deal. Given the history of marquee players that have asked for a trade only […]

Pump the brakes on Damian Lillard’s seemingly inevitable trade to the Miami Heat. Less than a day after it was reported the Portland Trail Blazers would “work to accommodate” the greatest player in franchise history’s preferences in a trade, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reports that general manager Joe Cronin and company are “open for business everywhere […]

Following the long-awaited Damian Lillard trade request, the Portland Trail Blazers are finally entering their rebuild. That means big man Jusuf Nurkic might also be on the move before the season starts, according to HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto. More specifically, Nurkic could be packaged in a potential Lillard trade to a contender. The Blazers owe Nurkic […]

Amid reports that the Utah Jazz have interest in acquiring Damian Lillard, there are a number of potential deals that come to mind in their effort to acquire the seven-time All-Star. A player that can substantially elevate the Jazz offense, having Lillard as the focal point of the franchise for the next four years will […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have had a busy offseason with the firing of Doc Rivers and hiring of ex-Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse. The James Harden situation took a turn when he opted into his $35.6 million contract for 2023-24 and requested a trade. Now, Damian Lillard also just asked for a trade, and the […]

The NBA landscape was shaken when Damian Lillard, the star point guard of the Portland Trail Blazers, made it clear that he desired a change of scenery. After an illustrious 11-year tenure with the Blazers, Lillard’s hunger for championship contention has driven him to explore new possibilities. While the Miami Heat may be his preferred […]

Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard set the NBA world on fire Saturday by finally making his long-awaited trade request. It quickly became clear that Lillard wants to play for the Miami Heat, but the Blazers don’t appear willing to give in so easy if a Heat deal isn’t up to their standards. Meanwhile, as […]

The Portland Trail Blazers gave Jerami Grant a whopping five-year, $160 million contract to open free agency on Friday night. The next morning, Damian Lillard’s trade demand went public, leading many to wonder what would happen with Grant. Would the Blazers dare change the terms of their agreement with Lillard on his way out? ESPN’s […]