<p><strong>Damian Lillard</strong> has requested a trade to the <strong>Portland Trail Blazers</strong>. Furthermore, the point guard specifically wants to play for the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat">Miami Heat</a></strong> and join forces with <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jimmy-butler">Jimmy Butler</a></strong>.</p>



<p>However, it’s not gonna be that simple. Many reports point out that the Blazers’ front office is looking for the best possible package and that opens the door for teams such as the <strong>Sixers</strong>, the Clippers and even the Utah Jazz.</p>


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<p>After Portland picked <strong>Scoot Henderson</strong> in the 2023 NBA Draft, <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/damian-lillard">Damian Lillard</a></strong> had enough of the <strong>Blazers</strong>. Now, in an unexpected turn of events, many fans have turned against him and the star gave a shocking answer on <strong>Twitter</strong>.</p>



<h2>Damian Lillard takes a big shot at Blazers’ fans</h2>



<p><strong>Damian Lillard</strong> remained silent after all the trade reports went out on social media. However, when thousands of fans attacked him in different platforms, the All-Star guard finally answered. </p>


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<p>It all started when famous radio host in Portland, <strong>Chad Doing</strong>, expressed his opinion about Lillard’s situation. <em>“Very surprised to see the number of fans turning on Lillard today. I can’t blame him for wanting a change. The previous regime failed to build a legit team around him, and the current chose to go young and rebuild. I would guess this is the desired result by Cronin and his staff.”</em></p>



<p><strong>Damian Lillard</strong> took that tweet and sent a very strong message to the Blazers’ fan base. <em>“It’s in my blood to take the high road. I’d love to hear what fans are turning on… have I mislead them? Or anyone ? Fill me in.”</em></p>


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<p>It’s important to remember that Lillard is currently under contract until the 2026-2027 season. In 2022, he signed that two-year extension worth $225 million. After the latest moves by the Blazers’ front office, he wants out and there’s no turning back. However, <strong>Portland</strong> might not please him with the Miami Heat’s request. The <strong>NBA</strong> is watching closely. </p>


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<p><strong>Damian Lillard</strong> has chosen the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat">Miami Heat</a></strong> as his next destination to play with <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jimmy-butler">Jimmy Butler</a></strong>. The report from Shams Charania is a shocking development in the <strong>NBA</strong> as, just a few days ago, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/portland-trail-blazers"><strong>Portland Trail</strong> <strong>Blazers</strong></a> had shut down any calls for a trade. </p>



<p>Lillard is currently under contract until the 2026-2027 season. In 2022, he signed that two-year extension worth $225 million. Nevertheless, there were many doubts about his future considering the <strong>Blazers</strong> are still far away from being a contender.</p>


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<p>Now, the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/james-harden-confirms-shocking-decision-about-his-future-with-sixers-20230629-BUS-20340.html">final decision</a></strong> has been made. <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/damian-lillard">Damian Lillard</a></strong> wants out of Portland with one team in mind: <strong>Miami</strong>. However, considering the big situation, many teams will try to make a late push. </p>



<h2>Damian Lillard wants a trade to play with Jimmy Butler</h2>



<p>According to reports from Sams Charania and Adrian Wojnarowski, <strong>Damian Lillard</strong> has officially requested the <strong>Portland Trail Blazers</strong> to be traded. As a consequence, this opens the door for many teams trying to make the biggest splash in years.</p>


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<p>However, Charania went further by guaranteeing the <strong>Miami Heat</strong> is the only option Lillard put on the table for the <strong>Blazers</strong>. The question is what happens if other offers are bigger.</p>



<p>The big problem for <strong>Damian Lillard</strong> is that Portland’s front office might not be willing to attend his demands. If a better offer arrives, the <strong>Miami Heat</strong> will be out of the race. That’s why many star players are following closely the situation as it could have massive ramifications for the <strong>Blazers</strong> as a franchise in the future. </p>


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<p>The list of teams interested in a trade for <strong>Damian Lillard</strong> includes the <strong>Los Angeles Clippers</strong>, the <strong>Philadelphia 76ers</strong> and the <strong>Brooklyn Nets</strong>. If the <strong>Blazers</strong> have a final word, many experts believe the <strong>Sixers</strong> could have a massive advantage as <strong>James Harden</strong> or <strong>Tyrese Maxey</strong> could be part of the deal.</p>


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<p><strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/damian-lillard">Damian Lillard</a></strong>&nbsp;is one of the most wanted players in the&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a></strong>. Just a few days ago, many reports pointed out that the<strong> Blazers</strong> had shut down any chance to trade the star even with a lot of teams offering massive packages.</p>



<p>Lillard is currently under contract until the 2026-2027 season. In 2022, he signed that two-year extension worth $225 million. Nevertheless, there are still many doubts about his future considering <strong>Portland</strong> are still far away of being a contender.</p>


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<p>Now, after the 2023 NBA Draft, the&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/portland-trail-blazers">Portland Trail Blazers</a></strong>&nbsp;added a very talented prospect such as&nbsp;<strong>Scoot Henderson</strong>. That could trigger a major decision for <strong>Damian Lillard</strong> regarding his future with the team. Believe it or not, it includes <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jimmy-butler">Jimmy Butler</a></strong>.</p>



<h2>Damian Lillard wants to play with Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat</h2>



<p>According to a report from Shams Charania, <strong>Damian Lillard</strong> has informed the <strong>Portland Trail Blazers</strong> that he wants to be traded as soon as possible. Furthermore, in a shocking turn of events, the NBA All-Star has just one team in mind.</p>


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<p>Lillard has picked the <strong>Miami Heat</strong> to join forces with <strong>Jimmy Butler</strong> and <strong>Bam Adebayo</strong> looking for his first championship. There’s no other option for the <strong>Blazers</strong> at the moment if they want to get something in exchange. </p>


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<p><strong>Damian Lillard</strong> is 32-years old and this could be his last chance to play for a contender. Though the <strong>Brooklyn Nets</strong>, the <strong>Clippers </strong>and the <strong>Sixers</strong> are also on the radar, Charania emphasized that the point guard only wants <strong>Miami</strong>. It would be a massive move in the NBA.</p>


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<p><strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/damian-lillard">Damian Lillard</a></strong> has been heavily linked with the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat">Miami Heat</a></strong> after the 2023 <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a></strong> Finals. It makes sense, since the guard could find in South Florida the chance to contend he never really had in Portland.</p>



<p>Erik Spoelstra’s team, meanwhile, would definitely use a player of Dame’s caliber. The Heat have made deep playoff runs in recent years, but in the end, it felt like <strong>they’ve always lacked another star</strong> to get the job done.</p>


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<p>However, Lillard may not want to leave at all. And even if he does, the Portland Trail Blazers will probably have high demands. But Miami may not have to worry about this, as it looks like <strong>another opportunity has presented itself</strong>.</p>



<h2>Rumor: Heat may go after James Harden</h2>



<p>According to Shams Charania, the Miami Heat could join the race for <strong>James Harden</strong>, who is reportedly opting into his $35.6M player option with the 76ers to work on a trade out of Philadelphia:</p>



<p><em>“<strong>The Clippers and Heat are expected to emerge in this process for (James) Harden, I’m told. Teams across the league understand a player like Harden will likely reach a preferred destination</strong>,”</em> Shams said on <em>The Rally.</em></p>



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<div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">“The Clippers and Heat are expected to emerge in this process for (James) Harden, I’m told. Teams across the league understand a player like Harden will likely reach a preferred destination…”<br><br>NBA Insider <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ShamsCharania</a> updates us on James Harden. <a href="https://t.co/HpxYR6aRMW">pic.twitter.com/HpxYR6aRMW</a></p>— The Rally (@TheRally) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheRally/status/1674553216518815744?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 29, 2023</a></blockquote></div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<p>Harden’s availability will certainly draw interest in the market. Whether his profile suits the Heat Culture is debatable, but Miami <strong>clearly needs another All-Star next to Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo.</strong></p>


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<p>Though <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/damian-lillard">Damian Lillard</a></strong> has been the subject of multiple trade rumors, it looks like his intention is to stay at the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/portland-trail-blazers">Portland Trail Blazers</a></strong>. But not at all costs, as he reportedly hopes the team lands a teammate of <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stephen-curry">Stephen Curry</a></strong> at the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors">Golden State Warriors</a></strong>.</p>



<p>While Dame has been linked with other teams on multiple occasions, all these years he proved to be loyal to the franchise that drafted him in 2012. But the front office failed to build <strong>a true supporting cast</strong> around the guard.</p>



<p>That’s what led to speculation that Lillard could leave for a contender, especially if the Blazers will once again rebuild this summer. However, the 32-year-old reportedly still wishes to challenge for a ring in Portland.</p>



<h2>Rumor: Lillard’s dream scenario would be playing next to Draymond Green in Portland</h2>



<p>According to Sam Amick of <em>The Athletic</em>, Damian Lillard’s dream scenario would be to have <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/draymond-green">Draymond Green</a></strong> as a teammate while the Blazers re-sign Jerami Grant, who becomes a free agent this offseason.</p>


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<p>Green would certainly be the kind of star partner the Blazers couldn’t give Lillard all these years. His contract with the Dubs <strong>runs out in 2024</strong>, so his future in the Bay area is also in question. If Portland somehow manages to land Green, Dame would probably stay.</p>


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<p>The <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat">Miami Heat</a></strong> have been heavily linked with <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/damian-lillard">Damian Lillard</a></strong> this offseason, as the Portland Trail Blazers star could be looking to play for a contender. In the meantime, they also seem to have a <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/luka-doncic">Luka Doncic</a></strong> teammate at the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/dallas-mavericks">Dallas Maverick</a>s</strong> on their radar.</p>



<p>Erik Spoelstra’s team has once again made a deep playoff run, making all the way to the <strong>NBA</strong> Finals for the second time in the last four years. But for some reason, they <strong>couldn’t go the distance in 2020 or 2023</strong>.</p>



<p>It’s safe to say that reason is the lack of another star next to Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo, which explains their reported interest in Lillard. However, the Heat <strong>seem to evaluate other options as well</strong>.</p>



<h2>Rumor: Miami Heat target Christian Wood</h2>



<p>According to Jake Fischer of Yahoo! Sports, the Miami Heat are keeping an eye on <strong>Christian Wood</strong>. The 27-year-old spent the last season with the <strong>Mavs</strong>, but now is set to become <strong>an unrestricted free agent</strong>.</p>



<p>But of course, the team’s priority seems to be Lillard and it would be <strong>willing to wait as long as it takes</strong> to make a move for the Blazers superstar:</p>



<p><em>“The most consistent Portland rumbling around the league isn’t even about Portland necessarily, but the Miami Heat’s patience for Lillard to actually seek a new destination prior to the 2023-24 season. But before that bridge is crossed, and if Lillard never truly wavers in his commitment to the Blazers, the Heat have their own wonky accounting to navigate this summer.”</em></p>


        <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="SEO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-heat-legend-says-miami-will-not-trade-for-damian-lillard-20230627-BUS-18753.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230627_BUS_18753_Lillard-vs-Celtics-2023.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="Even though Damian Lillard has been heavily linked with a potential trade, a Miami Heat legend believes he won&apos;t be playing in South Florida in the 2023-24 NBA season.
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        <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="SEO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-an-all-star-is-seriously-interested-in-playing-for-jimmy-butlers-heat-20230627-BUS-18420.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230627_BUS_18420_Jimmy-Butler-vs-Knicks.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="The Miami Heat seem to need another star to help Jimmy Butler win an NBA championship. Fortunately, an All-Star reportedly has serious interest in moving to South Florida.
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<p>The Heat have shown they’re capable of contending in the last few years, but they didn’t have enough to get the job done and win a championship. Therefore, Miami will be <strong>a team</strong> to watch this offseason.</p>


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<p><strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/damian-lillard" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Damian Lillard </a>and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/portland-trail-blazers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Portland Trail Blazers</a></strong> have that toxic-relationship dynamic. They’re constantly teasing and threatening each other and<strong> stealing the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> headlines</strong> just to get right back to each other.</p>



<p>But abusive relationships don’t last forever, <strong>not even in the NBA</strong>. They’re both holding each other hostage, and something’s gotta give eventually, which is why some believe this could be the beginning of the end of them.</p>



<p>And according to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald,<strong> Pat Riley and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Miami Heat</a></strong> will continue to wait patiently until the seven-time All-Star finally requests a trade away from Rip City.</p>



<h2>Miami Heat Will Wait For Damian Lillard</h2>



<p><em>“Damian Lillard’s decision to give the Portland Trail Blazers more time to improve their roster hasn’t dissuaded the Heat,” </em>reported Jackson <strong><em>“According to multiple sources, the Heat has decided to wait patiently for Lillard to make a decision because they view him as a player worth waiting for.”</em></strong></p>



<p><em>“The Heat’s plans to aggressively pursue a trade for the seven-time All-Star were put on a temporary hold on Monday night when Lillard opted to give the Portland Trail Blazers more time to try to construct a contending team,”</em> added Jackson. <em><strong>“Generally, business is going on as usual around the league. Teams expect Damian Lillard to be in Portland. But there’s hope around the Heat that Lillard eventually will ask for a trade.”</strong></em></p>


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<p>The Heat will <strong>continue to play the waiting game</strong>, even risking missing the train on other free agents or trades because of him. It might not be the wisest call, but it could all be worth it.</p>


NBA Rumors: Miami Heat have made a decision about Damian Lillard

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<p>Ever since the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat">Miami Heat</a></strong> lost in the 2023 <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a></strong> Finals, the team has continuously been involved in trade rumors. Jimmy Butler and company seemed to lack another star to win the championship, which is why <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/damian-lillard">Damian Lillard</a></strong> emerged as a potential target.</p>


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<p>Dame has proven to be one of the best shooters in the league all these years, but the Portland Trail Blazers have failed to build a successful team around him. Therefore, many believe this could be <strong>a match made in heaven</strong>.</p>


        <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="ALSO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-heat-eye-luka-doncic-teammate-at-mavs-apart-from-damian-lillard-20230628-BUS-19385.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230628_BUS_19385_Doncic.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="While Damian Lillard seems to be their priority target, the Miami Heat also seem to be interested in a teammate of Luka Doncic at the Dallas Mavericks for the 2023-24 NBA season.
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<p>Lillard’s future looks uncertain, which only fueled speculation about a hypothetical move to South Florida. Heat legend <strong>Tim Hardaway Sr.</strong>, however, <strong>doesn’t see Pat Riley going all in</strong> for Lillard.</p>



<h2>Tim Hardaway Sr. claims Heat won’t land Damian Lillard</h2>



<p>“<em><strong>He’s not giving up his core</strong></em>,” Hardaway said of Pat Riley on <em>The Carton Show</em>, via <em>Heat Nation</em>. “<em><strong>He’s not going to do that, Pat Riley. So, Miami is not going to get him because if they want these two players, and you don’t want to give ’em up, that’s too much.”</strong></em></p>



<p>Hardaway knows a thing or two about Riley, so his comments could be true. Besides, what he says makes sense because Miami may not be willing to meet the Blazers’ demands, which will probably be huge.</p>


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<p>But the Heat know a player of Lillard’s caliber could be the missing piece to their success, so we’ll have to wait and see what Riley comes up with. At the end of the day, <strong>there’s a reason they call him <em>The Godfather</em></strong>.</p>


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<p>The <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat">Miami Heat</a></strong> took everyone by surprise this season. When it looked like they were going home in the Play-In, <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jimmy-butler">Jimmy Butler</a></strong> stepped up and took his team to the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a></strong> Finals against all odds.</p>



<p>In the end, it was a painful ending for Erik Spoelstra’s team, who was unable to stop Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets. The Heat proved they can contend, but it was clear they <strong>didn’t have enough to win</strong>.</p>


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<p>Miami drew plenty of respect around the league, since it showed how far it can go without having, on paper, the strongest roster. In fact, <strong>an All-Star seems to be seriously interested in moving to South Beach</strong> if he decides to be traded.</p>



<h2>Rumor: Damian Lillard has serious interest in the Heat</h2>



<p>According to Sam Amick of <em>The Athletic</em>, the Heat are a team <strong>Damian Lillard</strong> seriously consider as a possible landing spot in the event he decides to leave the <strong>Portland Trail Blazers</strong>:</p>



<p>“<em><strong>Lillard indeed has serious interest in joining the Heat</strong>, who would surely love to pair him with Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo. If it reaches this point — and there’s still an ‘if’ here considering all the times Lillard chose not to ask out before — <strong>Lillard’s wishes would matter a great deal</strong> because of the enormity of his contract.</em>“</p>



<p>Dame has been heavily linked with a move to Miami in recent weeks, since they <strong>seem to be made for each other</strong>. A player of Lillard’s caliber could be the missing piece for the Heat to succeed, while the South Florida team might be the kind of place where the guard can finally challenge for an elusive ring.</p>


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<p>However, Lillard has always looked committed to Portland regardless of its lack of a true supporting cast around him. The team will likely ask for a king’s ransom to part with its star, which is why Dame’s intentions would have a lot of weight in a potential trade conversation.</p>


NBA Rumors: Jimmy Butler could lose a Heat teammate this offseason

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<p>The&nbsp;<strong>Trail Blazers</strong>&nbsp;have been asked for a trade by&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/damian-lillard">Damian Lillard</a></strong>. Just a few weeks ago, though many teams in the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a></strong> inquired about the situation, <strong>Portland</strong>&nbsp;decided not to take any calls. Now, that has entirely change with Lillard’s request. </p>



<p>Lillard is currently under contract until the 2026-2027 season. In 2022, he signed that two-year extension worth $225 million. Nevertheless, there were many doubts about his future considering the&nbsp;<strong>Blazers</strong>&nbsp;are still far away of being a contender.</p>


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<p>Now, after the 2023 NBA Draft, the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/portland-trail-blazers">Blazers</a></strong> added a very talented prospect such as <strong>Scoot Henderson</strong>. However, at least for <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stephen-a-smith">Stephen A. Smith</a></strong>, this might be the chance for Lillard to leave the team. That’s why he asked for a blockbuster trade to the Miami Heat. </p>



<h2>Stephen A. Smith believes Damian Lillard should leave the Blazers</h2>



<p>Though the <strong>Blazers</strong> are trying to build a stellar roster, <strong>Stephen A. Smith</strong> thinks there’s no chance <strong>Scoot Henderson</strong> and <strong>Damian Lillard</strong> could coexist in the same franchise.</p>


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<p><em>“When the Blazers drafted Scoot Henderson, <strong>it’s the perfect excuse to move on from the Damian Lillard era</strong>. I’m not talking about as an organization. I’m talking about Lillard saying, I want out of here.”</em></p>



<p>Smith explained why Henderson’s arrival should be the sign for Lillard to leave. <em>“You got the future of the franchise. Henderson is going to be a baller. I’ve got nothing but faith in this brother. Nobody is questioning what he’s going to do on this level. That’s why he is a Top 3 pick.”</em></p>



<p>Furthermore, even with <strong>Scoot Henderson</strong>, Stephen A. Smith believes the <strong>Trail Blazers</strong> don’t offer Lillard a shot at the trophy. <em>“You’re not going anywhere for the foreseeable future if you are the Blazers. You’re not a part of a championship equation. Damian Lillard needs to want out of Portland. <strong>He needs to move on</strong>.”</em> </p>


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<p>Finally, the analyst understands why <strong>Portland</strong> won’t take any more calls for Lillard. Nevertheless, the player has to make that decision. <em>“Of course the Blazers doesn’t want to lose him. He’s good for business, but from a strictly basketball perspective, you are not a part of a championship equation. <strong>Live with that and move on Damian Lillard</strong>.”</em></p>


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<p><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/hornets-fan-has-epic-rant-against-michael-jordan-for-taking-brandon-miller-over-scoot-henderson-20230624-BUS-16808.html">Scoot Henderson</a> is the greatest hope that the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-draft-scoot-hendersons-secret-to-having-a-strong-body-at-19-20230622-BUS-15552.html">Portland Trail Blazers</a> have, he is considered one of the most valuable picks in what was the 2023 NBA Draft. Even though he wasn’t <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/gregg-popovich-weighs-in-on-victor-wembanyama-and-comparisons-to-lebron-james-and-tim-duncan-20230623-BUS-16471.html">No. 1 overall</a>, he’s probably a lot better than everyone thinks.</p>



<p>The Portland Trail Blazers have not won an <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-nikola-jokic-may-lose-a-nuggets-teammate-this-offseason-20230621-BUS-15272.html">NBA Championship</a> since 1977, they have made all kinds of investments, buying the best players available, drafting talented players but the closest they have come to an NBA title recently was in 2018 with a Divisional title.</p>


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<p>Fans expect Scoot Henderson to connect with the rest of the players, especially Damian Lillard who is considered the biggest star within the franchise in the 21st century. The Trail Blazers haven’t made the playoffs since the 2020-2021 season.</p>



<h2>Why did Scoot Henderson choose jersey number 00?</h2>



<p><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-draft-2023-how-much-will-scoot-henderson-make-with-the-portland-trail-blazers-20230623-BUS-16164.html">Scoot Henderson</a> said during a press conference that he chose the number 00 jersey because Lillard already had the number 0:<strong><em> “I seen the roster, and obviously 0 was taken (by Damian Lillard)”</em></strong>, also Henderson wanted the number 0 because he uses that number to identify himself on social media channels.</p>



<figure class="aligncenter size-full wp-block-image"><a href="https://streamable.com/dfuoko"><div><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="641" height="360" src="https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/06/28114023/Scoot-Henderson-video-641x360.webp" alt="" class="wp-image-17551" sizes="(max-width: 641px) 100vw, 641px"></figure></div></a><figcaption><em>click the image to play the video</em></figcaption></figure>



<p>Henderson<strong> did not play college basketball,</strong> after his high school time he went on to play directly in the NBA G League Ignite in what was a short but successful run in that league from 2021 to 2023.</p>


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<p>It could be the dawn of a new era for the<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/portland-trail-blazers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> <strong>Portland Trail Blazers</strong></a>. They took <strong>Scoot Henderson </strong>in the<strong> </strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/how-many-rounds-are-in-the-nba-draft-2023-20230622-BUS-15771.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>NBA Draft</strong>,</a> and he looks like the kind of generational talent that could turn any <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a></strong> team around.</p>



<p>But that’s not the end of their problems right there. They still have <strong>a disgruntled superstar</strong> who didn’t want them to pursue a young player and urged them to trade for an All-Star instead.</p>



<p>Now, <strong>Chris Haynes </strong>reports that <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/damian-lillard" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>Damian Lillard</strong> </a>has reportedly cut off all communications with the organization, and a trade request could be the next step for the All-Star guard.</p>



<h2>Lillard Hasn’t Talked To The Blazers Since The NBA Draft</h2>



<p><strong><em>“Damian Lillard has not had any recent communication with the Portland Trail Blazers involving the draft, free agency, or his future,</em></strong> <em>league sources tell NBA on TNT and Bleacher Report,”</em> reported Haynes.</p>



<h2>Lillard Had Given The Blazers An Ultimatum</h2>



<p><strong><em>“Dame has made it clear that he wants to compete for a championship, and he wants to continue, and he wants a roster that can get him there,” </em></strong>Haynes said on the #thisleague UNCUT podcast. </p>



<p>“<em><strong>He wants that now; he does not want to wait, he does not want to go through a rebuild,</strong> doesn’t want to continue to play with younger guys to help them grow and get to that point he wants to win,”</em> Haynes continued.</p>


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<p>Things definitely don’t look good in Rip City right now, and one could argue that they could’ve made the most of<strong> trading Lillard before the Draft as opposed to after.</strong> For now, divorce seems inevitable.</p>


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<p>The <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a></strong> rumor mill is in full swing, and the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/portland-trail-blazers">Portland Trail Blazers</a></strong> are one of the teams that is making the most headlines. Of course, mostly because <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/damian-lillard">Damian Lillard</a></strong>‘s future looks up in the air.</p>


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<p>The Blazers have been unable to build a true supporting cast around the 7x All-Star, which is why he has constantly been the subject of trade rumors. Dame has been very loyal to Portland, but the team <strong>cannot keep on wasting his talent</strong>.</p>



<p>Therefore, if they don’t want to lose him, they must try and bring more partners, while keeping those players who can be useful. It may not be easy though, since <strong>Jerami Grant</strong>, for instance, is reportedly seeking a lucrative deal to stay.</p>



<h2>Rumor: Jerami Grant looking for five-year, $150m contract to re-sign with Blazers</h2>



<p><strong>(Via Michael Scotto of HoopsHype)</strong></p>



<p>“<em>Speaking of veterans, Blazers forward Jerami Grant<strong> is expected to command $30-plus million annually in free agency</strong>, according to several NBA executives who spoke to HoopsHype. </em></p>



<p><em>Multiple teams with cap space are expected to have interest in Grant, including the Detroit Pistons most notably, and could make a run at Grant, one of the top free agents on the market. <strong>Multiple executives around the league believe Grant could command a five-year, $150 million contract from Portland to remain long-term</strong>.”</em></p>


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<p>Of course, losing Grant would put the Blazers in a tough spot if they want to build a competitive team around Lillard. However, Grant’s demands may be <strong>too high</strong>. The forward will explore his options in free agency, so the Blazers will have to make an effort if they want him back.</p>


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<p>For example, the <strong>Phoenix Suns</strong> traded for <strong>Bradley Beal</strong> to have a championship caliber roster alongside <strong>Devin Booker</strong> and Kevin Durant. That’s the exact same effect Lillard could have in a new franchise.</p>


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<p>However, the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/portland-trail-blazers">Portland Trail Blazers</a></strong> have the final word to produce or not a <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/bradley-beal-and-chris-paul-are-part-of-a-blockbuster-trade-between-wizards-and-suns-20230618-BUS-13402.html">blockbuster trade</a></strong>. One thing is for sure. Many teams have knocked on the door looking for a massive operation. </p>



<h2>Damian Lillard will stay with the Portland Trail Blazers</h2>



<p>According to a report from Adrian Wojnarowski, the <strong>Trail Blazers</strong> have shut down any chance to trade <strong>Damian Lillard</strong>. Though many teams have asked about the situation, <strong>Portland</strong> won’t take any more calls.</p>


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<p>Lillard is currently under contract until the 2026-2027 season. In 2022, he signed that two-year extension worth $225 million. Nevertheless, there were many doubts about his future considering the <strong>Blazers</strong> are still far away of being a contender. </p>


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<p><strong>Damian Lillard</strong> is 32-years old and he’s been seven times to the All-Star game. The <strong>Miami Heat</strong> seemed to have an advantage to convince him thanks to a roster which includes <strong>Jimmy Butler</strong> and Bam Adebayo. At least right now, the problem is the Blazers won’t concede. </p>


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<p>For the first time since he entered the<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> <strong>NBA</strong>,</a> it feels like <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/damian-lillard" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Damian Lillard </a></strong>could actually leave the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/portland-trail-blazers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>Portland Trail Blazers</strong>.</a> Even <strong>the most loyal guy in the league</strong> has a limit.</p>



<p>Lillard has struggled to lead the team to the postseason recently, which is far from a surprise. Simply put, they just don’t have the kind of personnel<strong> to get over the hump.</strong></p>



<p>Now, according to <strong>Chris Haynes</strong>, Lillard has reportedly <strong>given the Blazers</strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/blazers-have-made-a-decision-about-damian-lillard-20230612-BUS-9708.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong> an ultimatum.</strong> </a>He doesn’t want to leave, but he will unless they put together a championship-caliber team right now.</p>



<h2>Damian Lillard Wants To Compete For A Ring Now</h2>



<p><strong><em>“Dame has made it clear that he wants to compete for a championship, and he wants to continue, and he wants a roster that can get him there,” </em></strong>Haynes said on  the #thisleague UNCUT podcast. </p>



<p>“<em><strong>He wants that now; he does not want to wait, he does not want to go through a rebuild,</strong> doesn’t want to continue to play with younger guys to help them grow and get to that point he wants to win,”</em> added Haynes.</p>



<p>So, expect the Blazers to be quite aggressive in their pursuit of more talent ahead of the NBA Draft, and don’t be shocked to see them parting ways with the <strong>third-overall pick</strong> to land another star to pair with Dame.</p>


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