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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 […]

The NBA world was taken for a wild rate on Saturday night when Damian Lillard officially made his trade request public. The long-time Portland Trail Blazers star is now seeking a new home after staying with the team for 11 seasons. After years of talking about loyalty, what made Dame change his mind? As it […]

Damian Lillard has requested a trade from the Portland Trail Blazers. The request shocked the NBA world, and Lillard reportedly has interest in joining the Miami Heat. If Lillard ends up getting traded, the Blazers will lean on their young core of players moving forward. Anfernee Simons will emerge as a go-to option, but Scoot […]

Portland Trail Blazers general manager Joe Cronin confirmed that Damian Lillard has indeed requested for a trade away from the team. However, the team exec remained firm on his stance that they are committed to building a contender and are going to do what’s best for the franchise and not anyone else. The Blazers received […]

Damian Lillard has played 11 years with the Portland Trail Blazers, but his time with the team looks over. Saturday, it was reported Lillard requested a trade from the Trail Blazers and that he is insistent on joining the Eastern Conference champion Miami Heat. Lillard is one of the NBA’s best players of all time. […]

The Portland Trail Blazers are finally poised to trade Damian Lillard. Moving the greatest player in franchise history, though, won’t be so simple as sending him to the Miami Heat, Lillard’s preferred destination. As trade talks between the Blazers and Heat intensify, it’s become clear a third team will likely be involved in any Lillard […]

Portland Trail Blazers star guard Damian Lillard made one fanbase- the Miami Heat- very happy after his trade request, and another- his own fanbase- very upset. But what if there was a way Lillard could make both Blazers and Heat fans pleased? Lillard’s latest Twitter like should do the trick. The tweet reads, “Need Dame […]

Damian Lillard has finally requested a trade, and the Miami Heat are his preferred destination. Just because the future Hall-of-Famer has made it clear he wants to play in South Beach, though, don’t expect Pat Riley and the Heat to make trade negotiations with the Portland Trail Blazers easy. As Miami builds a trade package […]

Now that Damian Lillard has finally requested a trade, the Miami Heat are expected to put together an offer for the Portland Trail Blazers star. It comes as no surprise that Tyler Herro is the best player on the Heat roster that is likely to be at the center of a Damian Lillard trade package, […]

It finally happened. After months of speculation, Damian Lillard requested a trade from the Portland Trail Blazers Saturday with the Miami Heat and Brooklyn Nets as his preferred destinations, according to Bleacher Report’s Chris Haynes. https://twitter.com/ChrisBHaynes/status/1675174339019444224 If it were truly a two-team race for Lillard, the Nets would sit firmly in the driver’s seat. Brooklyn […]

Damian Lillard has reportedly requested a trade from the Portland Trail Blazers. After years of undeniable loyalty to the organization, Lillard is ready for his next chapter. The Miami Heat and Brooklyn Nets were immediately listed as the top suitors for Lillard. However, Lillard reportedly wants to be traded to the Heat, per Shams Charania. […]

And here we go. Portland Trail Blazers star guard Damian Lillard has requested a trade– and Twitter, already somewhat broken on Saturday morning, broke once again. Miami Heat fans were sent into a frenzy and Blazers fans were sent into a deep state of sadness. Here are some of the best reactions to the Lillard […]

It’s finally happening. After years of sticking with the Portland Trail Blazers, star point guard Damian Lillard has officially requested a trade, per Adrian Wojnarowski’s report. The request comes after months of speculation regarding the PG’s future in Portland. “ESPN Sources with@RamonaShelburne: Portland G Damian Lillard has requested a trade and the franchise is expected […]

Proving to be a key contributor alongside Damian Lillard with the Portland Trail Blazers this past season, Jerami Grant is not going anywhere after signing a new contract. According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, Grant and the Blazers have agreed on a 5-year, $160 million deal that will keep him with Portland through the 2027-28 […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are playing with fire. This is after the Sixers opted not to give Tyrese Maxey a big-money extension this summer, and instead push back the new contract for another year. If you think about it, this is actually a pretty good move for Philly given how Maxey will still be a restricted […]

NBA free agency is set to begin on Friday, and the Portland Trailblazers are already making moves that are raising eyebrows. The Blazers opted to release Trendon Watford, which elicited a simple response from Blazers independent reporter Sean Highkin. This is … very surprising. https://t.co/jmQmBhWVbh — Sean Highkin (@highkin) June 30, 2023 Trendon Watford has […]

Damian Lillard rocked the basketball world earlier in the offseason when he said he was headed to the Los Angeles Lakers. Dame was only joking around when he made that loaded declaration, but at the same time, you can’t really blame LA fans for dreaming of a Big 3 scenario featuring Lillard, LeBron James, and […]

The first domino of this NBA free agency and offseason could soon fall, as the Philadelphia 76ers and James Harden are reportedly exploring potential trade options. The hysteria surrounding that situation could spill out across the league, with other stars being pursued in response to this stunner. Enter Damian Lillard. The Portland Trail Blazers point […]

Amid an uncertain future for Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers, Lillard got some advice from Hall of Fame player Kevin Garnett about what his next move should be. Garnett said on his show KG Certified that Lillard should team up with another superstar and allow himself to grow as a player. “[Damian Lillard’s] value […]

The Portland Trail Blazers would undoubtedly have interest in adding a player like  Draymond Green, particularly with what’s long been known to be a leaky defense. However, much to their misfortune, it appears that Green was actually not in Portland for the meeting that Blazers face of the franchise Damian Lillard is rumored to have […]

With the 2023 NBA free agency period set to begin on Jul. 1, the Portland Trail Blazers are making decisions about the futures of their impending free agents, including Matisse Thybulle and Cam Reddish. In the case of the former, who the Blazers have long since conceded a desire to re-sign, the Blazers have officially […]

Damian Lillard and Draymond Green are rumored to be meeting on Wednesday night with NBA free agency right around the corner. Green has been mentioned as a possible fit for the Portland Trail Blazers ahead of free agency. This rumored meeting could simply be two friends hanging out, or it may be a discussion about Green’s […]

With the Portland Trail Blazers and Miami Heat’s destinies seemingly intertwined given Damian Lillard’s desire to play for the South Beach-based franchise, one of the primary players tied to a potential trade package for the perennial All-Star is Heat guard Tyler Herro. However, “Portland is lukewarm on Tyler Herro,” per Sports Illustrated’s Chris Mannix. A […]

A Damian Lillard trade seems inevitable after the Portland Trail Blazers took Scoot Henderson with the No. 2 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, and ESPN has an idea for a deal with the Miami Heat. In this trade, Lillard goes to South Beach for a package centered around Tyler Herro. So, let’s grade this […]

Damian Lillard continues to be involved in trade talk swirling around the NBA before free agency officially begins on Friday. One of the teams rumored to be in the market for Lillard is the Brooklyn Nets despite blowing it up last year. The Portland Trailblazers were said to shut down trade talks before the 2023 […]

Despite recent reports, there still remains a chance that the Portland Trail Blazers will trade Damian Lillard. If that does indeed come to fruition, many fans will pinpoint the 2023 NBA Draft as the official time and place the organization lost the beloved point guard. And yet, the Blazers accomplished exactly what they needed to […]