Damian Lillard has told the Portland Trail Blazers that he doesnāt want to be a part of a rebuild. He gave them multiple ultimatums leading to the NBA Draft, yet they didnāt do anything to change his mind.
Lillard is looking forward to being traded. But the Blazers are doing right by trying to maximize his value and only consider the best and more valuable offers for his contract.
But despite all speculation about a potential holdout if he wasnāt traded to the Miami Heat as he wants, it seems like Lillard could still show up to training camp if thatās the case.
Damian Lillard Wonāt Hold Out
āIām told that if he ends up back in camp, he would show up and play. Heās gonna get his money,ā reported Blazers beat writer Aaron J. Fentress.
The league even sent out a memo warning Lillard and his camp about trying to handpick his next team. He could reportedly face a steep suspension if the league considers they didnāt follow due procedures to get traded.
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The Heat will reportedly continue to push to get a trade done sooner rather than later. But at this point, it just doesnāt seem like the Blazers have any intention to cooperate with them.
