Throughout the course of his career, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/damian-lillard" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Damian Lillard </a>has earned a reputation for being one of the most respectable characters in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a>, and he’s always been a fan favorite for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/portland-trail-blazers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Portland Trail Blazers.</a>



That’s why not many people think he’s going to be capable of forcing his way out of Rip City, as he’s not the kind of guy who’ll look to make everybody uncomfortable just to get his way, just like James Harden.



With that in mind, an insider reports that Lillard could even agree to play for another team, even though he remains adamant about playing for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Miami Heat.</a>



<h2>Damian Lillard Could Be Traded Somewhere Else</h2>



“If the Blazers and a team other than Miami hammered out a deal that Portland deemed more desirable than what they could acquire through dealing with the Heat, sources say Lillard would show up to his new team, do his job and play to the best of his abilities,” Blazers insider Aaron Fentress wrote.



“But his desire to go to Miami, sources say, would not dissipate. As Charania stated, that trade demand would still exist. He would be seeking to get out of wherever he found himself the day he arrived,” he added.


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Right now, it seems like the ball is on the Blazers’ court. Lillard might want to keep this civil and avoid further scandal, but it’s clear he won’t change his mind about leaving the team.

Damian Lillard could change his stance on trade to Miami Heat

Damian Lillard could change his stance on trade to Miami Heat - Bolavip US

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/damian-lillard" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Damian Lillard</a> has been all over the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> news for the past two months. His stalemate with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/portland-trail-blazers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Portland Trail Blazers</a> has drawn mixed reviews among the community.



Some believe the Blazers are right by holding onto him because he still has four years left in his contract. Others believe they oughta do right by him after all he’s done for them.



Whatever the case, it seems like he’s decided to take matters into his own hands already. According to Shams Charania, he will only attend training camp if he’s with the Blazers or the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Miami Heat.</a>



<h2>Dame Lillard Won’t Show To Training Camp For Any Other Team</h2>



“Expect Portland and Miami to re-engage before the start of training camp that’s coming up in the next two and a half weeks,” Charania said. “Really, at this point, I’m told that the only two training camps that Damian Lillard would report to, in theory: Portland and Miami.”



“So if a team like Toronto were to trade for Damian Lillard, I do not believe Lillard would even report,” Shams added. “That Dame trade request would still be there if he were to be traded into a team like Toronto or anyone else that really wants to take a chance at this. I think teams around the league,’ they’ve understood that a guy like Damian Lillard, at the age of 33, with $216 million left on his deal over the next four seasons, him joining their program and wanting a trade immediately is unideal.”


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Of course, the Blazers are in no rush to move him, especially if he’s willing to partake in training camp for them, but things could get ugly if they don’t find a solution soon.

Damian Lillard makes the ultimate powermove to force trade to Miami

Damian Lillard makes the ultimate powermove to force trade to Miami - Bolavip US

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/damian-lillard" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Damian Lillard’s</a> situation has been the biggest talking point in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> for the past couple of months, as the multi-time All-Star 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>



Lillard is looking forward to being traded to the Miami Heat. However, Blazers GM Joe Cronin has made it loud and clear that he has no intention whatsoever to grant him his wish.



With that in mind, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors">Golden State Warriors</a> star Andre Iguodala shared his thoughts on the matter, advocating for Lillard to get traded after all he’s done for the organization.



<h2>Andre Iguodala Supports Damian Lillard</h2>



“Steve Kerr and I have been in conversations about this as well, obviously, I don’t wanna throw Steve under the bus, but I agree with Steve,” Iguodala said. “Dame Lillard is one of the top players in the NBA, and he wants to win.” 



“And if his organization isn’t putting him in a position to win, then why should he have to suffer?” he asked. “On one side, you can’t be upset at an athlete for wanting to be traded, but then on the other side when he’s not winning because the team isn’t set up to win, you can’t criticize him.”


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At the end of the day, Lillard is under contract, so he doesn’t have a say in this. The Blazers need to do what’s best for them as an organization. Still, it feels like they should do right by him.

Warriors star chimes in on Damian Lillard's trade saga

Warriors star chimes in on Damian Lillard's trade saga - Bolavip US

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/damian-lillard" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Damian Lillard’s</a> sweepstakes have been one of the biggest talking points in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> circles for quite a while. He doesn’t want to play for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/portland-trail-blazers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Portland Trail Blazers,</a> yet they refuse to trade him.



At least, they refuse to trade him to the Miami Heat — allegedly his only desired destination. That’s why Jayson Tatum tried to get on his head and get him to join him, but to no avail.



And according to <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/boston-celtics" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Boston Celtics</a> insider John Karalis, GM Brad Stevens might as well be happy that Lillard snubbed Tatum’s recruitment attempts, and he would’ve had to part ways with Jaylen Brown.



<h2>Brad Stevens Doesn’t Want To Trade For Damian Lillard</h2>



“I bet Brad Stevens is secretly happy that Jayson Tatum’s recruitment of Damian Lillard didn’t work,” Karalis wrote in the Boston Journal. “How the hell was he going to match a $45 million salary with anything better than Miami without including Jaylen Brown?”



“I can see Brad pulling Tatum into his office and politely asking to be made aware of any future recruitment plans that might put him on the spot,” the insider continued.


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Stevens has the final say in every decision, but he also has to do right by his star player, so chances are he would’ve traded for Lillard against his will just to make Tatum happy. Fortunately for him, that won’t be the case now.

NBA Rumors: Brad Stevens didn't want Celtics to get Damian Lillard

NBA Rumors: Brad Stevens didn't want Celtics to get Damian Lillard - Bolavip US

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/damian-lillard">Damian Lillard</a> has been the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat">Miami Heat</a>’s priority target ever since they lost the 2023 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a> Finals to the Denver Nuggets. With Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo off the table, the best asset they could offer was a package including Tyler Herro.



The 2021-22 Sixth Man of the Year has proven his worth in the league since being selected by the Heat with the 13th overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft. At 23, Herro still has his entire career ahead of him.



But of course, being mentioned as a possible bargaining chip is never nice for a player who is happy with his current team. In an appearance on The Crossover podcast, Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated suggested Herro is unhappy with the Heat for involving him in trade talks this offseason.



<h2>Rumor: Tyler Herro unhappy with Heat for being included in trade talks</h2>



“Tyler Herro has not been pleased by all of that’s gone in Miami this offseason,” Mannix said, via SI.com. “How he’s just been bandied about as kind of filler in trade talks. Tyler Herro is a couple years removed from winning the Sixth Man of the Year.



“It was a disappointing finish to him last year. Tyler Herro believe he’s on a certain level. He has not been happy how his name has been tossed around in all these trade talks. Oftentimes, when we’re discussing Tyler Herro, we’re discussing how many teams don’t want him. That has not sat well with Tyler Herro.”



<h2>What’s Tyler Herro’s contract?</h2>



Tyler Herro signed a four-year, $120m deal with the Heat that kicks in this season.


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



In 2022, Damian Lillard signed a two-year contract extension with the Blazers through the 2025–26 season with a player option for 2026–27.

NBA Rumors: Tyler Herro not happy with being mentioned in Damian Lillard trade talks

NBA Rumors: Tyler Herro not happy with being mentioned in Lillard trade talks - Bolavip US

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/damian-lillard">Damian Lillard</a> has been linked with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat">Miami Heat</a> for months, but it’s unclear whether the trade will ultimately come to fruition. This would be a match made in heaven, but the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/portland-trail-blazers">Portland Trail Blazers</a> aren’t making things easy.



At 33, Dame has realized his best shot at winning an elusive <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a> championship is outside Oregon. Miami, meanwhile, seems to be the perfect place where he can challenge for a coveted ring.



If the Heat were able to make the NBA Finals last season, Lillard could be the missing piece to win the prize next time. Though getting him out of Portland doesn’t seem easy, at least it looks like the Heat don’t have too many competitors.



<h2>Rumor: Heat are the only team really interested in Lillard</h2>



(Via Heat Nation)



“I don’t think anyone likes the idea of Dame coming in and forcing the Blazers’ hand like this, forcing them to take a deal from a team that does not have the assets,” one NBA front-office executive told Sean Deveney of Forbes. “That’s a bad precedent, and it is one we are seeing too much of. But if Dame had not said, ‘Miami or nothing,’ where else was Portland really going to go for a deal? Maybe Brooklyn? But where else? There’s not that many teams that are going to give you a bunch of players and picks for a 33-year-old who can’t stay healthy and has a giant contract sitting there.



“Of course, owners don’t want players picking their trade destination and shutting out the other 28 teams,” said the same executive. “But it was not anything Dame said or Aaron Goodwin said that shut down the market. That stuff didn’t help. But there weren’t teams lined up for him even before that.”



<h2>What’s Damian Lillard’s contract in Portland?</h2>



Last year, Damian Lillard signed a two-year contract extension with the Portland Trail Blazers through the 2025–26 season with a player option for 2026–27.


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<h2>When was the last time Lillard made the playoffs with the Blazers?</h2>



Damian Lillard hasn’t made the playoffs with the Portland Trail Blazers since the 2020-21 season.

NBA Rumors: Heat may have good news about Damian Lillard

NBA Rumors: Heat may have good news about Damian Lillard - Bolavip US

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat">Miami Heat</a> seem to be just another star away from winning an <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a> championship. That’s why <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/damian-lillard">Damian Lillard</a>, who wants out of the Portland Trail Blazers, has been heavily linked with a move to South Florida.



Last season, Jimmy Butler and company went further than predicted by becoming Eastern Conference champions, but that’s not enough. This team may have what it takes to succeed, but it’s safe to say it needs a player of Dame’s caliber to do so.



The Heat have been patiently waiting to make this deal happen, as the Blazers haven’t made things easy so far. In the meantime, it looks like they also keep an eye on Giannis Antetokounmpo — but getting both is very unlikely.



<h2>Rumor: How Heat landing Lillard would rule out hypothetical trade for Giannis</h2>



“Make the move for Lillard, and it could mean moving off Tyler Herro, who just happens to be a native of the Milwaukee area and potentially could be put into play for a potential trade for Antetokounmpo (yes, a lot of ‘potentially’ in there),” Ira Wunderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports. “A deal for Lillard also likely would cost the Heat potential future first-round picks and prospects that could be put into an alternate (Antetokounmpo?) deal.”


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Tyler Herro is widely seen as the most valuable trade asset the Heat have in any trade talks as long as Butler and Bam Adebayo are off the table. But for obvious reasons, for most teams it would come down to either Lillard or Giannis. If getting one of them is difficult, let alone to land both.

NBA Rumors: Lillard trade could prevent Heat from landing another star

NBA Rumors: Trading for Lillard could prevent Heat from landing another star - Bolavip US

Trading for Damian Lillard could prevent Heat from landing another star

NBA Rumors: Trading for Damian Lillard could prevent Heat from landing another star

Damian Lillard&nbsp;chose the&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Miami Heat</a>&nbsp;as his next destination to play with&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jimmy-butler" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jimmy Butler</a>. However, in a shocking development in the&nbsp;NBA, the&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/portland-trail-blazers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Portland Trail&nbsp;Blazers</a>&nbsp;don’t seem to be thinking about a trade.



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;Blazers&nbsp;are still far away from being a contender.


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Now, after a <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>&nbsp;has been made, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/damian-lillard" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Damian Lillard</a>&nbsp;spoke for the first time regarding his desire to be traded out of Portland. Though the Blazers expect him to play alongside Scoot Henderson, that is still in doubt. 



<h2>Damian Lillard confirms he asked the Blazers for a trade</h2>



During an exclusive interview with Marc J. Spears of Andscape, Damian Lillard acknowledged he indeed requested a trade to the Portland Trail Blazers. However, the star player is very cautious after the NBA warned of a possible suspension.







This was Lillard’s specific answer when asked about a trade request to play for the Miami Heat. “I can say that there was (a trade request) and I would just prefer not to speak on the Trail Blazers.”



It’s important to remember that the&nbsp;NBA&nbsp;might take action against Lillard and sent a memo to each team assuring that any player or his agent who makes public or private comments indicating he won’t&nbsp;“fully perform the services called for under his player contract in the event of a trade” will be subject to discipline.



Though Lillard might be out of the Blazers, the player guaranteed he’ll always be tied to Portland. “I love the city of Portland. Every initiative that I’ve started, I’ll continue and I’ll finish regardless of anything. The love will be that because the way I’ve said I feel about Portland is how I feel about Portland. I say what I mean and I mean what I say. It’s been fine. It’s been what it’s always been.”


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However, Damian Lillard said once more he wants to play for a contender. “The older you get, it becomes more and more of a priority to have the ultimate accomplishment, which is why we play the game, in winning the championship. That’s ultimately what I want to experience and that’s what I want to get done.”

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NBA News: Damian Lillard opens up about Blazers' situation - Bolavip US

After years of standing the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/portland-trail-blazers">Portland Trail Blazers</a>‘ struggles, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/damian-lillard">Damian Lillard</a> has had enough. The guard may see in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat">Miami Heat</a> a great opportunity to win his first <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a> championship, which is why he requested a trade.



Talking to Marc J. Spears of Andscape, Lillard confirmed he submitted a trade request this offseason, “I can say that there was [a trade request] and I would just prefer not to speak on the Trail Blazers.”



It makes sense, since Dame is already 33 and he cannot keep on waiting for the Blazers to build a true supporting cast around him. But apart from having a great shot at winning his first ring, there seem to be many other reasons why he’s keen on Miami.



<h2>Why does Lillard want to play for Miami?</h2>



“Sources say Lillard is also attracted to the renowned ‘Heat Culture,’ consistent winning at a high level, franchise stability, no state taxes and marketing opportunities,” Spears reports.



Miami has shown how far its trademark Heat Culture is capable of taking the team, but it still seems to need another star to get the job done. With Lillard, Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo, we would have a serious contender here.



<h2>Damian Lillard admits he’s hungry for an NBA championship</h2>



“It’s higher than it’s ever been,” Lillard told Speas when asked about his desire to win his first ring. “When you’re younger and you’re winning, you realize that you got time. When you establish yourself in the league and you know that you’re here to stay, you feel like you have time. The older you get, that just means more time that you’ve put into it, especially when you’re at the top of the game and you’re having all these individual accomplishments, it becomes more and more of a priority to have the ultimate accomplishment, which is why we play the game, in winning the championship.



“I would say the desire for that now is as high as it’s probably going to be. That’s literally the thing at the top of my list. When I wake up and I got to get up and go do what I got to do, I got to train, I got to make time for my kids, I still got to lift, I got to do all these things and I got to make sure that training and the preparation is still my priority. Even with being a father of three now, not one, and having all these other responsibilities, you need something that you feel pretty strong about to stay committed the way I’ve been committed. It’s as high as it’s going to get. That’s ultimately what I want to experience and that’s what I want to get done.“


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Since Lillard is looking for an elusive ring and the Heat seem to be just another star away from getting to the promised land, this would be a match made in heaven. Only time will tell whether this deal finally comes to fruition.

NBA Rumors: 5 reasons Damian Lillard wants to join the Heat

NBA Rumors: 5 reasons Damian Lillard wants to join the Heat - Bolavip US

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat">Miami Heat</a> made a surprising run to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a> Finals last season, but their lack of another star besides Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo proved costly in the end. That’s why they’re keen on landing <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/damian-lillard">Damian Lillard</a> this offseason.



Dame did everything he could to succeed with the Portland Trail Blazers, but now it looks like he’s finally giving up. The guard reportedly made it clear he only wants to play for Miami, but his team is blocking the way out.



However, negotiations aren’t over yet, so the Heat are still optimistic they can get it done before the new season gets underway. In fact, the front office has reportedly identified two players to go after once Lillard moves to South Florida.



<h2>Which players could join the Heat apart from Lillard?</h2>



According to Greg Sylvander of Five Reasons Sports, if the Miami Heat finally land Lillard, they could go after Christian Wood and Kelly Oubre.



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“If the Heat do finally ever figure out a Dame trade…….Watch for both Christian Wood and Kelly Oubre to be on the team’s radar as possible vet minimum additions in free agency per league source.”


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While finding a way to get Lillard on board is obviously the priority, the Heat wouldn’t stop there. Both Wood and Oubre are interesting options still available in the open market.

NBA Rumors: Two players Heat would chase if they finally get Lillard

NBA Rumors: Two players Heat would chase if they get Damian Lillard - Bolavip US

NBA Rumors: Two players Heat would chase if they get Damian Lillard

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat">Miami Heat</a> made a deep run in the last playoffs, but couldn’t do much against Nikola Jokic’s Denver Nuggets in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a> Finals. Therefore, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/damian-lillard">Damian Lillard</a> seems to be the perfect target to get the job done next time.



The guard reportedly let the Portland Trail Blazers know he wants out, and that Miami is the only place he intends to go. However, negotiations haven’t been easy so far and it’s uncertain when the parties will reach an agreement.



Therefore, the Heat continue to try to find a solution to this by giving Portland a package that meets its demands. However, it looks like they added another player to the list of untouchables.



<h2>Which player apart from Butler and Adebayo the Heat want to keep?</h2>



According to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints, the Miami Heat don’t want to include Tyler Herro in a deal for Damian Lillard.



“While a deal does not appear to be imminent, the Heat have been internally discussing multi-team scenarios that would result in them not only landing Lillard but keeping emerging star Tyler Herro as well, sources told ClutchPoints.”



<h2>Which players are the Heat willing to trade to get Lillard?</h2>



With Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo and perhaps Tyler Herro off-limits, the report claims the Miami Heat are open to trading Duncan Robinson, Caleb Martin and Nikola Jovic.


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It makes sense, since they are the only players with enough trade value to make a Lillard move possible. However, the most likely scenario involves Herro in any potential deal.

Heat surprisingly want to leave a player out of a Damian Lillard deal

NBA Rumors: The player Heat don't want to include in Damian Lillard trade - Bolavip US

NBA Rumors: The player Heat don't want to include in Damian Lillard trade

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/damian-lillard" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Damian Lillard </a>has let it be known that he wants to play for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Miami Heat.</a> Unfortunately, Pat Riley’s team currently doesn’t have the assets the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/portland-trail-blazers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Portland Trail Blazers</a> want in return for him.



Under normal circumstances, there will be plenty of teams more than willing to make a run at Lillard. But with Lillard keen on taking his talents to South Beach, this isn’t normal at all.



That’s why NBA analyst Bill Simmons believes Lillard should change his mind and target the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/minnesota%C2%A0timberwolves" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Minnesota Timberwolves</a> instead, as he could put together an elite team with Rudy Gobert and Anthony Edwards.



<h2>Lillard Should Push For A Trade To Minnesota, Says Bill Simmons</h2>



“You wonder if Dame is watching [Minnesota] going ‘You know what? Me for Towns. Just switch us. We have Gobert. We have Edwards. It’s kinda nice,” Simmons said on his podcast.



“Me and Ant together. Maybe that’s a better situation for me than anywhere else. F*ck it, I’m adding [Minnesota] to the list,” the pundit added.


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Of course, this makes perfect sense for both Lillard and the Timberwolves, but the Blazers might not be interested in Karl-Anthony Towns. Moreover, it will take a lot for Lillard to change his mind about his preferred destination.

NBA Rumors: Damian Lillard could join another Western Conference contender

NBA Rumors: Damian Lillard could join another Western Conference contender - Bolavip US

Bill Simmons knows that the situation with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/damian-lillard">Damian Lillard</a> is delicate, but the player still has a lot to contribute to any <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a> team, especially if he lands in a franchise with already established players who need a leader for a dynasty.



However, after so many rumors involving Bill Simmons himself in recent weeks, Lillard’s future is uncertain and things are unlikely to end as some podcasters, analysts, and reporters predict.



Until now, Lillard has been linked with 4-6 franchises, including the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat">Miami Heat</a>, who aspire to reach the playoffs again and win the long-awaited title that they have lost twice in a row in two Finals appearances.



<h2>What did Bill Simmons say about Damian Lillard and a probable Big 3?</h2>



According to what Bill Simmons said during one of his podcast episodes, he thinks Lillard should go to Minnesota to join the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/minnesota-timberwolves">Timberwolves</a> and form a championship-contending Big 3 alongside Anthony Edwards and Rudy Gobert.



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Damian Lillard has never won an NBA Championship before, but he knows what it’s like to play in the playoffs, with over 61 games started in the postseason since 2014.

NBA: Bill Simmons points where Lillard could form a win-now Big 3

NBA: Bill Simmons points where Lillard could form a win-now Big 3 - Bolavip US

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/damian-lillard" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Damian Lillard&nbsp;</a>and the&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/portland-trail-blazers" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Portland Trail Blazers</a>&nbsp;aren’t on the same page right now. The multi-time All-Star&nbsp;is eager to play for the&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Miami Heat</a>, but they will only trade him there if they meet their requirements.



The Blazers&nbsp;have been unmoved&nbsp;by the Heat’s current offer centered around Tyler Herro, and their attempts to get a third team involved in the deal have been unsuccessful thus far.



So, what if the Heat aren’t able to pull it off?&nbsp;Will Lillard change his mind?&nbsp;It seems highly unlikely at this point. With that in mind, let’s take a look at other&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">NBA</a>&nbsp;teams he could be heading to.



<h2>NBA Rumors: 3 Potential Teams For Damian Lillard</h2>



Utah Jazz:&nbsp;Lillard made a name for himself while at&nbsp;Weber State, so, obviously he’s still quite beloved in the area. The&nbsp;Utah Jazz&nbsp;have more than enough assets to pull off this trade, and Danny Ainge&nbsp;has never been a fan of tanking. Lillard, John Collins, Lauri Markkanen, and Walker Kessler&nbsp;could lead them to the playoffs.



New York Knicks:&nbsp;The&nbsp;New York Knicks&nbsp;have more assets than almost every other team in the NBA, so they could one-up the Heat in a heartbeat. They have a combination of picks, young players, and big salaries, and a need for another star.&nbsp;Jalen Brunson&nbsp;and Lillard could easily coexist in the backcourt.


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Philadelphia 76ers:&nbsp;Long before his trade request got leaked, the&nbsp;Philadelphia 76ers&nbsp;were already a rumor — and logical — destination for him.&nbsp;James Harden&nbsp;has vowed never to play again for them, so maybe they could work something around their disgruntled stars. Lillard and&nbsp;Joel Embiid&nbsp;would dominate together.

NBA Rumors: Dark Horse destinations for Damian Lillard

NBA Rumors: Dark Horse destinations for Damian Lillard - Bolavip US

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/portland-trail-blazers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Portland Trail Blazers</a> are in a delicate spot with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/damian-lillard" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Damian Lillard</a>. They still don’t want to trade him to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Miami Heat,</a> but he hasn’t changed his mind about his desire to be traded.



Lillard is undisputedly one of the greatest — if not the greatest — player in franchise history, even if he didn’t lead them to the Finals or a championship like some before him.



That’s why Anfernee Simons always dreamed of asking him for a signed jersey once he retired with the Blazers. But now that he may join another<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba"> NBA </a>team before that, he might have to speed up that request.



<h2>Anfernee Simons Wants Lillard To Give Him A Signed Jersey</h2>



“I was hoping to ask for signed jersey when he retired from Portland but I mean, if he ends up somewhere else I’m going to have to ask for it before,” Simons told Aron J. Fentress. “He taught me so much about the game, being professional, how to workout, how to carry yourself in this type of environment, how to handle success. He’s taught me a lot of things that have set me up in my career.”



“So obviously, those lessons will be missed and hopefully, I’ll obviously carry what he’s taught to me onto the other young players as well,” the young guard continued.


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Lillard was always a mentor and a leader to the young players, but he grew sick and tired of not being able to compete at the highest level. Even so, it feels like his stalemate with the team is far from over.

Anfernee Simons has one big request for Damian Lillard before he's traded

Anfernee Simons has one big request for Damian Lillard before he's traded - Bolavip US

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