
<p><strong>Tyler Herro</strong> and the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat">Miami Heat</a></strong> were absolutely shocked when they heard the news about <strong>Damian Lillard</strong> going to the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/milwaukee-bucks">Milwaukee Bucks</a></strong>. During the last few weeks, according to many reports, the star guard had expressed his desire to play alongside <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jimmy-butler">Jimmy Butler</a></strong>. That won’t happen.</p>



<p>Lillard will be part of a championship caliber roster with names such as <strong>Giannis Antetokounmpo</strong>, Malik Beasley, Khris Middleton, Lopez and Bobby Portis. After 11 years with Portland, a massive chance to finally win a ring.</p>


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<p>However, not everyone’s happy about the trade for <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/damian-lillard">Damian Lillard</a></strong> in the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a></strong>. Butler accused the Bucks of possible tampering and Herro, who might been included in a package with Milwaukee, also protested.</p>



<h2>Tyler Herro’s reaction to Damian Lillard’s trade</h2>



<p>Just minutes after the trade between <strong>Portland</strong> and the <strong>Bucks</strong> for <strong>Damian Lillard</strong> was confirmed, <strong>Jimmy Butler</strong> sparked a huge controversy in social media accusing Milwaukee.</p>







<p><em>“Yo NBA, man. Y’all need to look into the Bucks for tampering. Y’all do. I’m just going to put that out there. Y’all didn’t hear it from me but I heard it through somebody. I would look at that for tampering.”</em></p>


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<p>Then, in his official X account, <strong>Tyler Herro</strong> also supported Butler’s theory with this message. <em>“What he said.”</em> Furthermore, Herro answered to many messages confirming he stays with Miami. <em>“Until next summer.”</em> This means, ironically, that he is ready for another swirl of trade rumors in 2024.</p>


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<p>In a shocking turn of events,<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/damian-lillard">Damian Lillard</a></strong> is joining the<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/milwaukee-bucks">Milwaukee Bucks</a></strong> amid speculation around a potential move to the<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat">Miami Heat</a></strong>. This triggered anticipation over the next move for the <strong>Portland Trail Blazers</strong>, particularly concerning<strong> Jrue Holiday</strong>‘s fate.</p>



<p>Holiday became a Trail Blazer as part of a massive three-way trade that saw Lillard heading to the Milwaukee Bucks. While it was initially believed that the<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-76ers">Philadelphia 76ers</a></strong> were the frontrunners to acquire Holiday, there’s now a new contender emerging from the Eastern Conference.</p>


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<p>As reported by Adam Himmelsbach of the Boston Globe, the<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/boston-celtics">Boston Celtics</a></strong> are considering exploring the possibility of bringing Holiday to their roster. Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN also informed that the Trail Blazers are gearing up for trade talks involving the guard.</p>



<h2>Damian Lillard’s Full Trade Package</h2>



<p>From the beginning of the saga involving Lillard, it was believed thought that a three-team deal would be required for Portland to receive the compensation they wanted. This final team in the end were the<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/phoenix-suns">Phoenix Suns</a></strong>, who shipped away a former first pick.</p>



<p>The Milwaukee Bucks just acquired Lillard in the megadeal. In exchange, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/portland-trail-blazers">Trail Blazers</a> attained Holiday,<strong> Deandre Ayton</strong>, Toumani Camara, the Bucks’ 2029 unprotected first-round draft pick and unprotected swap rights from them in 2028 and 2030.</p>



<p>Furthermore, the Phoenix Suns adding more player to complete a roster that was in need of complementary roles as they netted<strong> Jusuf Nurkic</strong>, Nassir Little, Keon Johnson, and Grayson Allen in the deal.</p>



<h2>How Old Is Jrue Holiday?</h2>



<p>Jrue Holiday is<strong> 33</strong> years old.</p>


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<p>The&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/milwaukee-bucks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Milwaukee Bucks</a></strong>&nbsp;led by&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/giannis-antetokounmpo" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Giannis Antetokounmpo</a></strong>&nbsp;were the best team in the regular season, but couldn’t deliver in the playoffs with an early exit in the first round against&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jimmy-butler" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jimmy Butler</a></strong>&nbsp;and the&nbsp;<strong>Miami Heat</strong>.</p>



<p>As a consequence, even with a championship won just two years ago,&nbsp;<strong>Mike Budenholzer</strong>&nbsp;was fired as head coach and&nbsp;<strong>Adrian Griffin</strong>&nbsp;took over. Now, the front office had to make some moves in order to help Giannis.</p>


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<p>That’s why, the Bucks have shocked the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a></strong> with a historic trade for <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/damian-lillard">Damian Lillard</a></strong>. The potential starting lineup for Milwaukee has already made them favorites to win the title.</p>



<h2>Damian Lillard: What will be the starting lineup for the Bucks?</h2>



<p>After the massive trade, the potential starting lineup for the <strong>Milwaukee Bucks</strong> could look like this: <strong>Damian Lillard (PG)</strong>, Malik Beasley (SG), Khris Middleton (SF), <strong>Giannis Antetokounmpo (PF)</strong> and Brook Lopez (C).</p>







<p>Thanks to this scenario, Milwaukee are the new favorites to become champions in the NBA (+375) followed by the <strong>Nuggets (+425)</strong>, Celtics (+500) and the <strong>Phoenix Suns (+550)</strong>.</p>



<h2>What was the trade package for Damian Lillard?</h2>



<p>According to a report from Adrian Wojnarowski, in the three-team trade, Portland will get <strong>Jrue Holliday</strong>, Deandre Ayton, Toumani Camara, Milwaukee’s 2029 unprotected first-round draft pick and unprotected Bucks swap rights in 2028 and 2030. By the way, their intention is to trade Holliday.</p>


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<p>Meanwhile, the Suns will receive <strong>Jusuf Nurkic</strong>,&nbsp;Grayson Allen,&nbsp;Nassir Little&nbsp;and&nbsp;Keon Johnson. All those players join another tremendous roster with <strong>Kevin Durant</strong>, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal.</p>


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<p><strong>Damian Lillard</strong>&nbsp;won’t play for the&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Miami Heat</a></strong> alongside <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jimmy-butler" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jimmy Butler</a></strong>. Instead, in a shocking development in the&nbsp;<strong>NBA</strong>, the&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/portland-trail-blazers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>Portland Trail</strong>&nbsp;<strong>Blazers</strong></a>&nbsp;have decided to accept a trade with the <strong>Milwaukee Bucks</strong>. </p>



<p>Lillard had a valid contract until the 2026-2027 season after he signed a two-year extension in 2022 worth $225 million. However, when the Blazers selected <strong>Scoot Henderson</strong> in the 2023 Draft, it was over for him.</p>


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<p>Now, after the final decision has been made, <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/damian-lillard">Damian Lillard</a></strong> sent a very special message on social media to confirm the quest for a championship will continue with <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/giannis-antetokounmpo">Giannis Antetokounmpo</a></strong> as his new teammate.</p>



<h2>Damian Lillard’s reaction after being traded to the Milwaukee Bucks</h2>



<p>Just a few minutes after the trade was reported on social media, <strong>Damian Lillard</strong> confirmed the information and decided to publish a special message for Blazers’ fans. The star was thankful after 11 seasons with <strong>Portland</strong> and promised a proper  goodbye. </p>







<p><em>“The casuals won’t be addressed, but the Trailblazers fans and city of Portland that I love truly will be…and they will be addressed truthfully. Stay tuned. Excited for my next chapter, Bucks!”</em></p>


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<p>Furthermore, in his Instagram account, Lillard posted a video with him in a Bucks’ uniform making the famous clock signal. There’s no doubt about it. It’s <strong>Dame Time</strong> in Milwaukee. In fact, he also published the moment when <strong>Giannis Antetokounmpo</strong> selected him with the first pick as teammate for the 2023 All-Star Game. </p>


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<p><strong>Damian Lillard</strong>&nbsp;supposedly had chosen the&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Miami Heat</a></strong>&nbsp;as his next destination to play with&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jimmy-butler" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jimmy Butler</a></strong>. At first, the&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/portland-trail-blazers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>Portland Trail</strong>&nbsp;<strong>Blazers</strong></a>&nbsp;shut down any calls for a trade, but, in the last few weeks, they were looking for the ideal package.</p>



<p>Lillard was 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 from being a contender.</p>


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<p>Now, the&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/james-harden-confirms-shocking-decision-about-his-future-with-sixers-20230629-BUS-20340.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">final decision</a></strong>&nbsp;has been made.&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/damian-lillard" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Damian Lillard</a></strong>&nbsp;wanted out of Portland with one team in mind:&nbsp;<strong>Miami</strong>. However, in a shocking turn of events, the Milwaukee Bucks are his new team in a championship caliber roster alongside <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/giannis-antetokounmpo">Giannis Antetokounmpo</a></strong>.</p>



<h2>Jimmy Butler accuses the Bucks of tampering after trade for Damian Lillard</h2>



<p>During the last few months, it seemed like it was the <strong>Miami Heat</strong> or nothing for <strong>Damian Lillard</strong>. Even the <strong>NBA</strong> threatened the star with a suspension if he refused to play for the <strong>Portland Trail Blazers</strong> or any other team.</p>







<p>That’s why, when the report of Lillard’s trade to the <strong>Milwaukee Bucks</strong> appeared on social media, <strong>Jimmy Butler</strong> couldn’t believe it. In fact, the leader of the Heat sent a very controversial message to the league. </p>


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<p><em>“Yo NBA, man. Y’all need to look into the Bucks for tampering. Y’all do. I’m just going to put that out there. Y’all didn’t hear it from me but I heard it through somebody. I would look at that for tampering.”</em></p>


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Jimmy Butler's incredible reaction after Damian Lillard was traded to the Bucks


<p><strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/damian-lillard">Damian Lillard</a></strong>‘s departure from the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/portland-trail-blazers">Portland Trail Blazers</a></strong> looked like a matter of time. <strong>What no one thought is that his destination would be the Milwaukee Bucks</strong> and not the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat">Miami Heat</a></strong>. On Wednesday, Adrian Wojnarowski of <em>ESPN</em> broke the bombshell news.</p>



<p>The veteran guard had made it clear when he submitted a trade request this summer that he <strong>only wanted to play for the South Florida team</strong>. But after months of speculation, the Blazers decided to send him elsewhere.</p>



<p>While this is not how most fans thought this saga would go, it’s definitely an interesting move by the Bucks, who <strong>pair Giannis Antetokounmpo with another superstar.</strong> Of course, <strong>fans went wild on social media</strong>.</p>



<h2>Fans react to Blazers shockingly trading Damian Lillard to Bucks</h2>



<p>Since the Heat were seen as the only possible landing spot for Lillard, this news took everyone by surprise. Therefore, it makes sense that the Internet was flooded with hilarious memes.</p>



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<h2>What was the complete trade that sent Lillard to the Bucks?</h2>



<p>According to Shams Charania, this is the full three-team trade:</p>



<ul><li><strong>Bucks get</strong>: Damian Lillard</li><li><strong>Blazers get</strong> : Jrue Holiday, Deandre Ayton, Toumani Camara, 2029 first-round Bucks pick and Bucks pick swap</li><li><strong>Suns get</strong>: Jusuf Nurkic, Nassir Little, Keon Johnson, Grayson Allen</li></ul>


Blazers trade Damian Lillard to the Bucks: Funniest memes and reactions

Blazers trade Damian Lillard to the Bucks: Funniest memes and reactions - Bolavip US






<p>Several high-profile NBA players have recently requested trades, and one such star is<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/damian-lillard">Damian Lillard</a></strong>, who has expressed his desire to leave the<strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/portland-trail-blazers"> Portland Trail Blazers</a></strong>. While his preferred destination is the<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat">Miami Heat</a></strong>, the reality of making that happen appears complex.</p>



<p>As reported by Marc J. Spears of ESPN, two high-ranking NBA team executives believe that “The<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/toronto-raptors">Toronto Raptors</a></strong> enter this week as the front-runners to trade for Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard.”</p>


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<p>This notion supports the reports indicating that both teams have had discussions to lay the groundwork for a potential trade, indicating genuine interest from the Raptors. Whether if Lillard accepts to play for Toronto in that case remains unknown.</p>



<h2>More Teams Eyeing Damian Lillard</h2>



<p>Lillard’s potential landing spots have been a subject of widespread speculation since he requested a trade in July. Despite being committed to play for the Heat, several teams have expressed interest in acquiring him.</p>



<p>Spears mentioned a total of<strong> six teams </strong>that have shown interest since Lillard’s trade request. Those are the<strong> Raptors</strong>, <strong>Heat</strong>, <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/milwaukee-bucks">Milwaukee Bucks</a></strong>, <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/boston-celtics">Boston Celtics</a></strong>, <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-76ers">Philadelphia 76ers</a></strong>, and <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chicago-bulls">Chicago Bulls</a></strong> as potential suitors.</p>



<p>While Lillard may have a desire to join Miami, his ability to control his destination is limited due to his current contract with the Trail Blazers, which has three more years remaining. Spears reported that a trade could materialize before the NBA’s media day, which is set for<strong> October 2</strong>.</p>



<h2>When Was Damian Lillard Drafted?</h2>



<p>Damian Lillard was drafted by the Portland Trail Blazers with the sixth overall pick in the 2012 NBA Draft.</p>


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<p>The<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/portland-trail-blazers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Portland Trail Blazers</a> </strong>continue to hold their stance regarding <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/damian-lillard" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Damian Lillard’s</a> trade situation</strong>. Simply put, they won’t send him to the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Miami Heat</a></strong> unless they get an elite trade package in return.</p>



<p>The start of training camp is <strong>just around the corner</strong>, and this situation could become unsustainable, which is why other teams could look to swoop in and make a run at him.</p>



<p>That includes the <strong>Toronto Raptors</strong>. However, a report by <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> insider Ethan Skolnick </strong>states that he’s prepared to wreak havoc and make things ‘ugly’ if he’s traded there.</p>



<h2>Damian Lillard Doesn’t Want To Play For The Raptors</h2>



<p><strong><em>“Toronto is a place that Dame would make it ugly,”</em></strong> Skolnick said on Five on the Floor.<em> “He didn’t mention Chicago. He didn’t mention any other teams.<strong> He mentioned Toronto as a place that Dame would make it ugly. And I know for a fact, 100 percent, that this particular reporter has a great relationship with Dame’s agent and has for a very long time.”</strong></em></p>



<p>Truth be told, it would be crazy to think that Lillard would want to play for the Raptors. No disrespect whatsoever, but they don’t stand a chance to win a ring right now, <strong>which is why he wants to leave Portland in the first place.</strong></p>


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<p>Lillard will continue to push and try to<strong> get his talents to South Beach</strong>, and the Heat will need to exhaust all avenues and do everything in their power to get a deal done.</p>


Damian Lillard could make things 'ugly' if traded to an Eastern Conference team

Damian Lillard could make things 'ugly' if traded to an Eastern Conference team - Bolavip US


<p>As you may know by now, the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Miami Heat </a></strong>are reportedly trying to get <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/damian-lillard" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Damian Lillard </a></strong>at all costs, as <strong>the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/portland-trail-blazers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Portland Trail Blazers</a> star doesn’t want to continue his stay in Rip City</strong> anymore.</p>



<p>The Blazers have been reluctant to engage in serious talks with<strong> Pat Riley’s team</strong>, and with the training camp just around the corner, some fear this move won’t go down at all.</p>



<p>It seems like this trade had been years in the making, as an old tweet from 2011 recently resurfaced. Ironically, Lillard tweeted that as much as he was a Heat fan, teams forming Big 3s <strong>was bad for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA.</a></strong></p>



<h2>Damian Lillard’s Old Tweet Resurfaces</h2>



<p><strong><em>“I am a Heat fan lol but I’m not a fan of everyone trying to make their own big 3 lol. Not good for the league,”</em></strong> read the tweet.</p>



<p>Needless to say, fans from all over the world put Lillard on blast, as he’s now looking to form a Big 3 of his own alongside the likes of<strong> Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo.</strong></p>


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<p>Of course, judging someone for what he said 12 years ago as a teenager might not be the way to go, but it’s funny and crazy to see <strong>how life can come at you pretty fast.</strong></p>


Damian Lillard facing backlash over old tweet about the Miami Heat - Bolavip US


<p><strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/damian-lillard" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Damian Lillard</a> is still adamant about leaving the<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/portland-trail-blazers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Portland Trail Blazers.</a> </strong>With the <strong>upcoming <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> season</strong> just around the corner, he’s looking forward to taking his talents to South Beach.</p>



<p>The biggest issue is that the Blazers are either unwilling or unable to convince themselves to take <strong>Tyler Herro</strong> and draft picks in return for one of the best players in franchise history.</p>



<p>With that in mind, the<strong> Toronto Raptors </strong>could join the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Miami Heat</a></strong> in the race to acquire the multi-time All-Star, according to NBA insider <strong>Matt Moore</strong> of the Action Network.</p>



<h2>Raptors Could Trade For Lillard</h2>



<p><em>“I’ve heard that it’s not just one team, that multiple teams in the Eastern Conference, the Raptors being one of them,”</em> Moore said on the ‘Locked On’ NBA podcast. <em><strong>“That’s the thing nobody’s really saying, but everyone around the league kinda knows that the Raptors are amongst the teams.”</strong></em></p>



<p>Even so, it’s <strong>hard to envision </strong>Lillard preferring to play with the Raptors’ current roster than his current team. If anything, he could use them as a bridge to try and force his way to Miami later.</p>


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<p>The only thing that seems like a lock right now is that Lillard has no intention whatsoever of suiting up for the Blazers, and they might be forced to make an uncomfortable decision<strong> sooner rather than later.</strong></p>


NBA Rumors: Raptors to join the race for Damian Lillard

NBA Rumors: Raptors to join the race for Damian Lillard - Bolavip US


<p>The <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Lakers</a> </strong>have faced plenty of criticism for their<strong> 2020 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA </a>Championship</strong>, mostly coming from <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LeBron James’</a> haters.</strong> They’re perhaps the only team that gets blamed for winning.</p>



<p>Some fans don’t believe the bubble championship should count, and they’ve constantly discredited it for some of the performances we’ve seen. <strong>T.J. Warren </strong>looked like the second coming of<strong> Michael Jordan</strong>, for crying out loud.</p>



<p>Whatever the case, they still were the best team in the bubble, and they proved it by beating every rival they faced en route to that ring. That’s why <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/damian-lillard" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Damian Lillard</a></strong> believes it was actually a tougher ring to win because everybody was so locked in.</p>



<h2>Damian Lillard Disagrees With Bubble Ring Criticism</h2>



<p><strong><em>“I felt like that was the best version of me to that point, so I don’t understand what people mean,” </em></strong>Lillard said. <em>“I feel like that was hard to win because people were fresh. You got people talking about mental health, we stuck on a resort, I didn’t deal with all that. Based on how my body felt, we will never see a more fresh version of the opposition than we did at the time. (…) <strong>Why doesn’t it count? Nobody else won it. Everybody had the same opportunity. Why didn’t they win it?”</strong></em></p>



<p>Some NBA players reportedly struggled with solitude and mental health issues in the bubble, but others made the most of their time<strong> in a luxury resort</strong> and were in the best shape of their careers.</p>


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<p>At the end of the day, it’s all about beating whoever’s in front of you, regardless of the conditions, and it’s not like the Lakers <strong>had an edge over their rivals of any sort.</strong></p>


Damian Lillard shares his real thoughts on Lakers' 'bubble' championship

Damian Lillard shares his real thoughts on Lakers' 'bubble' championship - Bolavip US


<p>Ever since they lost to Nikola Jokic’s Denver Nuggets in the 2023 <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a></strong> Finals, the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat">Miami Heat</a></strong> knew they would need another superstar to win a championship. That’s why <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/damian-lillard">Damian Lillard</a></strong> has been their priority target this offseason.</p>



<p>At 33, Dame is also craving for an elusive ring, which explains his decision to <strong>request a trade out of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/portland-trail-blazers">Portland Trail Blazers</a></strong>. The guard was loyal to the team since 2012, but now he finally feels that it’s time to move on.</p>



<p>Lillard has reportedly made it clear he only wants to be traded to Miami, but the Blazers haven’t made things easy so far. After months of negotiating, it looks like the <strong>Heat are daring Portland to get a better offer elsewhere.</strong></p>



<h2>Rumor: Heat challenge Blazers to find a better offer for Lillard</h2>



<p>According to Adrian Wojnarowski of <em>ESPN</em>, the Miami Heat are <strong>challenging the Portland Trail Blazers to find a better compensation</strong> for Damian Lillard than what they have already offered.</p>



<p>“<em>They want Damian Lillard.<strong> They just want him for as little as they’re going to have to give up.</strong> They’re essentially <strong>daring Portland to go out into the marketplace</strong> — which Portland is doing — and see if they can find better,”</em> Woj said.</p>



<h2>Will another team trade for Lillard?</h2>



<p>Since Lillard let everyone know he <strong>only wants to play for Miami</strong>, it’s <strong>hard to believe another team will step in</strong>. His agent even warned other NBA franchises that trading for his client would be “trading for an unhappy player.”</p>


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<p>That said, Dame has three guaranteed years left on his current contract, which is a lot of time to refuse to play. Besides, at 33, he cannot spend so much time on the sidelines.</p>


NBA Rumors: The Heat's bold decision on Damian Lillard trade talks

NBA Rumors: The Heat's bold decision on Damian Lillard trade talks - Bolavip US


<p>The <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors">Golden State Warriors</a></strong> continue to be one of the most dominant teams in the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a></strong>. With <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stephen-curry">Stephen Curry</a></strong>, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green still in the Bay area, it <strong>doesn’t look like</strong> the Dubs are slowing down anytime soon.</p>



<p>Therefore, moving to San Francisco could be an interesting idea for any player with championship aspirations. <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/damian-lillard">Damian Lillard</a></strong>, however, says there’s no way he would suit up for the Warriors.</p>



<p>“<em><strong>I respect what they’ve been doing over the last eight, nine years or whatever and I’m from there obviously,”</strong></em> Lillard said on the YouTube show <em>It Is What It Is. “That’s home. <strong>But I can’t be a part of that.</strong> They won four championships. What I look like going to try to do that? <strong>It don’t even make sense. I never do nothing like that. I lose every year before I go</strong>.”</em></p>



<h2>Damian Lillard ready to leave the Blazers</h2>



<p>After 11 years with the organization, Damian Lillard decided to submit a trade request to the Portland Trail Blazers this offseason. The team, however, <strong>has yet to grant his wish and let him go.</strong></p>



<p>The <strong>Miami Heat</strong> have been heavily linked with the guard, as they look for another superstar to help Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo win the NBA championship next year. Last season, they fell just short of the ultimate glory.</p>


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<h2>How old is Damian Lillard?</h2>



<p>Born on July 15, 1990 in Oakland, California, Damian Lillard is <strong>33 years old</strong>.</p>



<p>Selected with the sixth overall pick by the Blazers in the 2012 NBA Draft, Lillard has yet to win an NBA ring. With Miami aiming to succeed in the short term, moving to South Beach <strong>could make sense </strong>for Dame.</p>


NBA star completely shuts the door on joining Stephen Curry's Warriors

NBA star completely shuts the door on joining Stephen Curry's Warriors - Bolavip US


<p><strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/damian-lillard">Damian Lillard</a></strong> has been the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat">Miami Heat</a></strong>’s priority target for months now, but the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/portland-trail-blazers">Portland Trail Blazers</a></strong> have yet to let the 7x <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a></strong> All-Star go. This move has taken so long that many even wonder if it will actually happen.</p>



<p>Selected with the sixth overall pick in the 2012 draft, Dame <strong>has so far spent his entire career in Oregon</strong>, staying loyal to the franchise despite its struggles to build a competitive team around him.</p>



<p>But after 11 years, he’s had enough. While the Blazers initially seemed to understand the guard’s decision, their actions showed they won’t move on from him so easily. In fact, it looks like they <strong>want to make sure they get everything they can from Miami before accepting his departure</strong>.</p>



<h2>Rumor: Blazers want Heat to show same desire for Lillard than Suns did for Durant</h2>



<p>According to Brian Windhorst of <em>ESPN</em>, the Blazers want “<strong><em>what the Nets got from the Suns, which is the Suns literally scrounging,</em></strong>” whether that’s Miami or any other team.</p>



<p>The NBA insider adds that Portland wants the Heat <em>“to literally scrounge into every nook and cranny and produce everything they possibly can,</em>” but the South Florida team <strong>wouldn’t give in to those demands</strong>.</p>



<p>While Heat have made it clear that the likes of Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo are off the table, they have other assets that could be appealing. Even so, Pat Riley <strong>will be careful</strong> with what he surrenders to get the 33-year-old star.</p>


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<h2>How many years does Damian Lillard have left in his contract?</h2>



<p>Damian Lillard has a $63 million <strong>player option for the 2026-27 season before hitting unrestricted free agency in 2027.</strong></p>


NBA Rumors: What the Blazers want from Heat to let Damian Lillard go

NBA Rumors: What the Blazers want from Heat to let Damian Lillard go - Bolavip US


<p>It’s not a secret that the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Miami Heat </a>are desperately trying to get <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/damian-lillard" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Damian Lillard.</a> </strong>However, the<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/portland-trail-blazers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong> Portland Trail Blazers</strong> </a>have been reluctant to engage in serious trade talks with them.</p>



<p>Any trade for Lillard would obviously cost the Heat plenty of depth, and all transactions would be centered around <strong>Tyler Herro</strong>, Miami’s rising star and most tradeable piece.</p>



<p>However, if the Heat and Blazers were to end trade talks, then a new report states that Herro could be their new starting point guard for the <strong>upcoming <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> season</strong>, with <strong>Kyle Lowry</strong> coming off the bench.</p>



<h2>Tyler Herro Could Run Point For The Heat</h2>



<p><em>“Kyle Lowry is the only natural point guard on the Heat’s roster, but a person familiar with the team’s thinking said<strong> he won’t be surprised if the Heat opts for Tyler Herro or even Josh Richardson as a starting primary ball handler if it’s unable to acquire Lillard before the season opener,”</strong></em> per Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald.<strong><em> “Lowry could continue to come off the bench in that scenario.”</em></strong></p>



<p>Of course, Herro isn’t a traditional playmaker or point guard by any means, but it’s not like they’re getting a lot out of Lowry lately. Also, they need someone to run the second unit, with <strong>Gabe Vincent gone to the Lakers.</strong></p>


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<p>Even so, we expect the Heat to <strong>re-engage in talks for Lillard</strong> before training camp starts. If not, then they should be all over whichever star player becomes available, as they lost a lot of depth this summer.</p>


Miami Heat have a plan for Tyler Herro and Kyle Lowry if they can't get Damian Lillard

Miami Heat have a plan for Tyler Herro and Kyle Lowry if they can't get Damian Lillard - Bolavip US

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