<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/damian-lillard" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Damian Lillard </a>hasn’t changed his mind about wanting to be traded away from the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/portland-trail-blazers">Portland Trail Blazers.</a> Nonetheless, his current team is adamant about not trading him to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Miami Heat.</a>



The Blazers have made it be known that they’ll only move on from their star if they can get a decent trade package in return, and they’re not interested in what the Heat have to offer.



With that in mind, Zach Buckley of Bleacher Report believes Lillard could change his mind and play in the same state he became a legend in college, taking his talents to the<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/utah-jazz" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Utah Jazz.</a>



<h2>NBA Rumors: Jazz Could Trade For Damian Lillard</h2>



(via Bleacher Report)



“Utah Jazz receive: Damian Lillard



Portland Trail Blazers receive: Collin Sexton, Keyonte George, Talen Horton-Tucker, Kelly Olynyk, 2025 first-round pick (via CLE) and 2027 first-round pick (top-four protected, via LAL)



Why not Utah? While the Jazz proved surprisingly competitive last season—thanks in huge part to Lauri Markkanen’s All-Star ascension and Walker Kessler’s All-Rookie first-team effort—they still need another difference-maker to have any shot of escaping the West. Lillard could make that difference, providing the creation, shot-making and distributing this offense desperately needs.



Bringing him back to the Beehive State—he played his college ball at Weber State—could be transformational. He might have a supporting cast as strong as any Portland ever put around him, and the Jazz would have the superstar who lets everyone trickle down into a better fitting role. Markkanen and Jordan Clarkson would be nightmare covers as second and third options, respectively.



(…)



As constructed here, Portland would nab a potential building block in George, add a fascinating project in Horton-Tucker and gain a really productive 24-year-old in Sexton. Olynyk is on an expiring salary, so he’d at least offer financial relief if not fetch some interest between now and the trade deadline.”


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Of course, the Jazz aren’t much of a contender either, so maybe he won’t want to move there. But if he’s serious about leaving Rip City once and for all, he should at least consider it.

NBA Rumors: Damian Lillard could be traded to a Western Conference foe

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Everybody around the NBA is keeping tabs on <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/damian-lillard" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Damian Lillard’s </a>situation. He still wants the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/portland-trail-blazers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Portland Trail Blazers</a> to trade him to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Miami Heat, </a>but there has been no traction at all in that regard.



Even so, some around the league believe a move to South Beach is imminent, and it’s a matter of when, not if, it will happen. That’s why they need to come up with some moves to shape up their roster.



With that in mind, Bleacher Report’s <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA </a>staff put together an interesting trade idea that would send veteran PG Spencer Dinwiddie from the Brooklyn Nets to Rip City.



<h2>Blazers Could Trade For Spencer Dinwiddie</h2>



(Via Bleacher Report)



“Portland Trail Blazers acquire Spencer Dinwiddie and a 2027 first-round pick (via PHI; top-eight protected) for Anfernee Simons.



Anfernee Simons just turned 24 and proved himself as an efficient 20-point scorer this past season, but his position in the Blazers’ backcourt pecking order is uncertain with Scoot Henderson on board and Shaedon Sharpe right there with him. The other issue with Simons is that he makes the possible acquisition of Tyler Herro from the Miami Heat an apparent nonstarter in a hypothetical Damian Lillard trade.



(…)



Even Dinwiddie might fetch a protected first-rounder at the 2024 deadline. If the Blazers are truly starting fresh, positional gluts shouldn’t matter. They need to be in asset-accumulation mode.



In Simons, Brooklyn gets someone who fits its younger timeline and can share creation duties with Mikal Bridges and his rapidly expanding game. “


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Then again, this is just a proposal, so this may never happen. But, given how the Blazers’ current roster is shaped, it would make sense for them to cut Simons loose and build around Sharpe and Henderson.

NBA Rumors: Blazers could replace Damian Lillard with a veteran

NBA Rumors: Blazers could replace Damian Lillard with a veteran - Bolavip US

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat">Miami Heat</a> had an impressive run in the 2023 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a> playoffs, but they came up short against the Nuggets. Since <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/damian-lillard">Damian Lillard</a> requested a trade out of Portland, Pat Riley has been trying to upgrade the lineup with the veteran guard.



Dame is reportedly keen on joining the Heat, where he would have a legitimate chance to challenge for an elusive ring next to Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo. The problem is the Blazers aren’t giving in so easily.



With the Heat unwilling to negotiate their two stars, the question is what kind of package they’d need to offer to satisfy Portland. Tyler Herro is expected to be part of any potential deal, but just in case, Nikola Jovic is letting the team know he doesn’t want out.



<h2>Nikola Jovic sends message to Heat amid Lillard negotiations</h2>



“It’s basketball. Of course I’d love to be in Miami, those guys are great and they helped me a lot,” Jovic said, via Christos Tsaltas. “I would really love to stay with them and compete in basketball and as a person because they are unbelievable. What happens, happens. I hope I stay there. That’s all.”


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Selected with the 27th overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, Jovic is still a young player with plenty of time to fulfill his potential. Miami has been taking him slowly with the hopes of seeing him blossom into a star. But if trading Jovic is what it takes to land Lillard, the Heat probably won’t hesitate to do so.

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It's not Tyler Herro: Heat player says he wants to stay amid Damian Lillard rumors

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Miami Heat</a> continue to look for ways to land <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/damian-lillard" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Damian Lillard</a>. The disgruntled All-Star has let it be known around the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> that he wants to play in South Beach and no place else.



That has been a controversial stance, and even league Commissioner Adam Silver threatened to enforce discipline or veto any potential trade if something odd happened there.



Even so, the Heat have yet to convince the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/portland-trail-blazers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Portland Trail Blazers</a> to engage in serious trade talks with them. And according to Heat insider Ira Winderman, they may not have the assets to do it at all.



<h2>Heat Won’t Give Up, But They Can’t Offer More</h2>



“The reasons you make trades are twofold,” Winderman wrote. “The first reason is to upgrade your core in a win-now setting. The other is to set up your future. With Jimmy Butler to turn 34 before the start of the coming season, the Heat are in that first, win-now category. So you start here: To win right now, is Damian Lillard an upgrade on Tyler Herro for the 2023-24 season? I believe most would agree. Then you look at having to shed other pieces and the impact on your core.”



“The Heat have already shown they can win without Duncan Robinson, albeit a Max Strus replacement would be needed out of the developmental program,” the insider continued. “And it’s not as if Nikola Jovic is weeks, months or even a season away from being a rotation player for a championship contender.”



“So part with those four plus a pick or two (or three) and you basically have done little to damage your core. Now, when you get to Caleb Martin or a ready-now Jaime Jaquez Jr., that is when you would take pause. So you can give up a lot. What you can’t give up is too much,” he concluded.


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So, where or when will the Heat draw a line in the sand and say enough is enough? At this point, it doesn’t seem like the Blazers want to do business with them at all.

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The reason why the Heat can't offer more for Damian Lillard

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/portland-trail-blazers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Portland Trail Blazers </a>and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/damian-lillard" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Damian Lillard</a> are still at a stalemate. Reports around the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> cite that the team still hopes he changes his mind and takes his trade request back.



That seems highly unlikely, and it’s not like it would be good for them, either. They already have Shadeon Sharpe and Scoot Henderson there, so they should look forward to building around them.



With that in mind, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Miami Heat </a>star Bam Adebayo — who is quite close with Lillard — took some time to discuss his friend’s situation and the rumors of teaming up in South Beach.



<h2>Bam Adebayo Talks About Damian Lillard</h2>



“I think it’s just demeanor,” Adebayo said of Lillard. “How he walks, how he talks, how he presents himself, we have a lot of similar characteristics. Dame isn’t the loudest person, I’m not the loudest person. We’re two down-to-earth people that gelled well in the Olympics.”



“I don’t know what’s about to happen,” Adebayo said. “The biggest thing is it’s business. Everybody wants it to make sense — obviously, the other side wants it to make sense too. I feel like it’s just a waiting game until they make an agreement, if or when it does happen.”


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It still seems like it’s a matter of when, not if, Lillard will be traded to the Heat. However, the Blazers might look to drag this into the season unless the Heat one-up their current bid.

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Bam Adebayo gets real on Damian Lillard's trade rumors

D<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/damian-lillard" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">amian Lillard</a> has told the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/portland-trail-blazers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Portland Trail Blazers </a>that he doesn’t want to be a part of a rebuild. He gave them multiple ultimatums leading to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> Draft, yet they didn’t do anything to change his mind.



Lillard is looking forward to being traded. But the Blazers are doing right by trying to maximize his value and only consider the best and more valuable offers for his contract.



But despite all speculation about a potential holdout if he wasn’t traded to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Miami Heat</a> as he wants, it seems like Lillard could still show up to training camp if that’s the case.



<h2>Damian Lillard Won’t Hold Out</h2>



“I’m told that if he ends up back in camp, he would show up and play. He’s gonna get his money,” reported Blazers beat writer Aaron J. Fentress.



The league even sent out a memo warning Lillard and his camp about trying to handpick his next team. He could reportedly face a steep suspension if the league considers they didn’t follow due procedures to get traded.


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The Heat will reportedly continue to push to get a trade done sooner rather than later. But at this point, it just doesn’t seem like the Blazers have any intention to cooperate with them.

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Damian Lillard makes shocking decision amid trade rumors

Damian Lillard&nbsp;has chosen the&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Miami Heat</a>&nbsp;as his next team to play alongside&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jimmy-butler" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jimmy Butler</a>. After the&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/portland-trail-blazers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Portland Trail&nbsp;Blazers</a>&nbsp;took Scoot Henderson in the 2023 NBA Draft, there was no turning back. 



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


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Though&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/damian-lillard" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Damian Lillard</a> wants to leave Portland, the trade package offered by Miami hasn’t been enough. Now, there’s another problem. The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a> is seriously considering a big sanction for the star player.



<h2>NBA sends huge warning to Damian Lillard</h2>



A few weeks ago, Damian Lillard&nbsp;officially requested the&nbsp;Trail Blazers&nbsp;to be traded. Nevertheless, Portland’s front office might not be willing to attend his demands. If the Heat don’t have a strong trade package, there’s no transfer. General manager&nbsp;Joe Cronin&nbsp;has already warned that time is not a problem. 







“We’re going to be patient. We’re going to do what’s best for our team. We’re going to see how this lands.&nbsp;And if it takes months, it takes months.&nbsp;That’s how my approach has been and will be with this.”



Even in this scenario, Aaron Goodwin, the agent of Damian Lillard, has called other teams interested to inform them that the player won’t accept any offer. Just the Miami Heat. That information was reported by Adrian Wojnarowski.



As a consequence, according to ESPN, the NBA might take action against the star and sent a memo to each team assuring that any player or his agent who makes public or private comments indicating he won’t “fully perform the services called for under his player contract in the event of a trade” will be subject to discipline. 


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In the memo to all the teams, the NBA clarified that Lillard and Goodwin have guaranteed that the player would commit to his current contract regardless if he goes to other team or stays at Portland. Of course, that ending is yet to be seen as Damian might have lost a lot of leverage to work with.

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Damian Lillard could get big suspension from NBA - Bolavip US

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/portland-trail-blazers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Portland Trail Blazers </a>are under no obligation to comply with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/damian-lillard" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Damian Lillard’s </a>desire to be traded to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Miami Heat.</a> He doesn’t have a no-trade clause, and they must do what’s best for them.



Under normal circumstances, the Blazers would’ve gotten multiple offers for Lillard already. But he’s made it loud and clear that he only intends to play for one franchise.



Even so, John Hollinger of The Athletic predicts he could change his stance because of his limited leverage. With that in mind, the New Orleans Pelicans could be considered a legit trade suitor for him.



<h2>Pelicans Could Trade For Damian Lillard</h2>



“It would be ironic to trade McCollum and Nance back to Portland since that’s almost certainly what this would entail to create a salary match,” Hollinger wrote. “There is a case to be made for kicking the tires on this, even though it’s not Lillard’s first choice.”



“He’s signed for four more years, so his leverage is fairly limited,” Hollinger added. “And the Pels can create a winning package with their future picks and young players; there is no question they can outbid the rest of the market.”


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Of course, that doesn’t mean Lillard will want to play in the Big Easy. But at this point, he might be forced to reconsider his stance to be traded exclusively to the Heat.

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NBA Trade Rumors: There's a new dark horse for Damian Lillard

<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 for weeks, but it looks like the Portland Trail Blazers are willing to wait as long as necessary to part with their superstar. Needless to say, this is the most intriguing saga heading into the 2023-24 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a> season.



While many feel it’s a matter of when, not if this deal will get done, the fact that the weeks go by and there’s still no agreement makes noise. Dame wants Miami and viceversa, but the Blazers have the final say.



So, even if Lillard’s agent made it clear to other teams his client is only interested in the Heat, there’s speculation that other teams could jump in at some point. Recently, the Pelicans were mentioned as a dark-horse candidate to get Lillard.



<h2>Rumor: Pelicans could get Lillard before Heat</h2>



According to former NBA executive and current columnist at The Athletic John Hollinger, New Orleans could make the right offer to land Lillard if the Miami saga drags on:



“It would be ironic to trade McCollum and Nance back to Portland since that’s almost certainly what this would entail to create a salary match. There is a case to be made for kicking the tires on this, even though it’s not Lillard’s first choice. He’s signed for four more years, so his leverage is fairly limited. And the Pels can create a winning package with their future picks and young players; there is no question they can outbid the rest of the market.”



<h2>Lillard could increase his wish list</h2>



The lengthy negotiations between Heat and Blazers also fuel speculation that Lillard could expand his wish list. According to Ramona Shelburne of ESPN, the guard may consider opening the doors to other teams if this saga extends for months:



“Dame was so loyal. Wanted to put himself in a good position… Probably just waited too long. Question is does it happen during the offseason or do we wait until February… He may even expand his list of teams he’d be willing to go to.”


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The Heat are still in pole position to acquire the 33-year-old, but the longer they fail to reach an agreement, the bigger the risk other teams step in. Only time will tell how this plays out.

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NBA Rumors: Heat could lose Damian Lillard to an unexpected team

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/damian-lillard">Damian Lillard</a> stayed loyal to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/portland-trail-blazers">Portland Trail Blazers</a> for more than a decade, but it looks like he’s had enough. With the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat">Miami Heat</a> seeking to win another <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a> championship, Tyler Herro could be dealt for the veteran guard.



The 2019 first-round pick is seen as one of, if not the best asset Miami can offer apart from Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo, who are not negotiable for the Heat. But negotiations haven’t been easy so far.



While Lillard has made it clear he only wants a trade to South Florida, the Blazers are trying to get as much as they can in return. While Herro could be useful, Portland may be interested in another Heat player.



<h2>Report: Blazers could want Heat rookie Jaime Jaquez Jr.</h2>



According to Sam Vecenie of The Athletic, the Portland Trail Blazers may want to include Jaime Jaquez Jr. in the Lillard trade. Here’s what he said in a recent episode of his Game Theory Podcast, via Heat Nation:



“It wouldn’t surprise me if they do want Jaquez. I don’t know that for sure. But I did hear his name a little bit with Portland predraft. It wouldn’t surprise me if they value Jaquez in the same way that they ended up valuing Kris Murray predraft as like an older player that could bring them some stability.”


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The Heat selected Jaquez in the first round of the 2023 NBA Draft, so it would make sense if the Blazers land him to rebuild with a young player whose career is just getting started.

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NBA Rumors: The Heat player Portland could want in Damian Lillard trade besides Tyler Herro

Last season seemed to suggest that the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat">Miami Heat</a> only need another superstar to win the <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> has become their priority target this offseason.



The timing couldn’t be better, since the guard is also ready to leave the Portland Trail Blazers after many years. The teams have to reach an agreement, but Dame has reportedly made it clear he only wants to join the Heat.



Many were surprised to see Lillard give up on the Blazers, after sticking to them through thick and thin. Gary Payton, however, completely understands Lillard as he felt the same way back in the day.



<h2>Gary Payton supports Damian Lillard’s intention to join the Heat</h2>



“Everybody should chase a championship. Why are we playing basketball? That is the whole object of playing basketball,” Payton told Ira Winderman of the Sun Sentinel.



“If you want to go somewhere else if you’ve got a chance to win a championship, go there. And that’s what I saw when I came to Miami. So I came here, look what happened.”


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Payton, who spent more than a decade with the Seattle SuperSonics, won his first and only ring with Miami in 2006. Dame knows that his championship window won’t last forever, so this could be the perfect moment to join a contender like the Heat.

Former NBA champion with Heat supports Damian Lillard's desire to join Miami - Bolavip US

Former NBA champion with Heat supports Damian Lillard's desire to join Miami

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/damian-lillard" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Damian Lillard</a> finally listened to the countless<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> NBA</a> fans, analysts, and even players who told him to get out of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/portland-trail-blazers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Portland Trail Blazers</a>. However, things weren’t as easy as he initially thought.



Lillard told the Blazers that he wanted to play for the Miami Heat, and the team made it clear that they’ll only trade him to the team that makes the best offer for his services.



Notably,<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/james-harden" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> James Harden</a> is going through the very same thing with the Philadelphia 76ers, and he’s been in that situation multiple times in his career. With that in mind, he shared his thoughts on Lillard’s stalemate with the Blazers.



<h2>Harden Talks About Lillard’s Trade Request</h2>



“I see both sides to it because I went through it to where the organization wants to do what’s best for them,” Harden told USA Today. “They don’t want to just give the player that’s basically is one of the best players they’ve ever had in their organization away for nothing or for less than.”



“I get the player side of wanting to play, wanting to be somewhere because it’s the right situation for your family or yourself, whatever that person is going through. I see both sides,” Harden added.






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At the end of the day, Lillard may not have a say on his trade destination, but he could also take a page out of Harden’s book and make things quite uncomfortable around him if he doesn’t get what he wants.

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James Harden chimes in on Damian Lillard's trade request - Bolavip US

James Harden chimes in on Damian Lillard's trade request

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/damian-lillard" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Damian Lillard </a>saga continues, and it doesn’t seem like it’s going to end any time soon. The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/portland-trail-blazers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Portland Trail Blazers</a> want a top-notch return for one of the best players in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a>, as they should.



But Lillard has made it loud and clear that he only wants to play for one team. Jimmy Butler has openly recruited him and even made his signature celebrations during his recent trip to China.



But what’s the actual reason behind Lillard’s sudden desire to take his talents to South Beach and play for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Miami Heat</a>? Apparently, it’s his close relationship with Bam Adebayo.



<h2>Damian Lillard Wants To Team Up With Bam Adebayo</h2>



“He’s made up his mind; this is what he wants,” NBA insider Tim Reynolds said on his latest appearance on Marc Stein’s Saturday Sports World. “There’s a billion reasons why.”



“The connection he had with Bam Adebayo I think, is a really understated story right now in this whole deal,” Reynolds added. “They connected incredibly at the Tokyo Olympics. You could see bonds being formed. They’ve stayed close.”


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This isn’t the first time that Team USA has led to this kind of scenario, and Lillard has openly talked about his friendship with Adebayo. Whether that’ll be enough to convince the Blazers to cut him loose remains to be seen.

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This is why Damian Lillard only wants to play for the Heat - Bolavip US

This is why Damian Lillard only wants to play for the Heat

The&nbsp;Portland&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/portland-trail-blazers" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Trail Blazers&nbsp;</a>have made it loud and clear that they could only trade&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/damian-lillard" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Damian Lillard</a>&nbsp;at the right price. That has&nbsp;ruled out the&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Miami Heat</a>&nbsp;of the equation, as much as Lillard is keen on playing for them.



Multiple teams could put together a solid offer to get him. However, Lillard’s agent has reportedly reached out to all teams interested in him to tell them that&nbsp;he’s not going to be happy anywhere else.



With that in mind,&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">NBA</a>&nbsp;insider Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald&nbsp;reports that the word around the league is that the Blazers don’t intend to trade him at all right now.



<h2>Blazers Don’t Want To Trade Lillard</h2>



“Someone even told me — and I thought this was interesting, but I don’t even know if I buy it 100% —&nbsp;but someone that has knowledge of what’s going on is convinced that Portland doesn’t even want to trade Damian Lillard at this point,”&nbsp;Chiang said on the Heat Check podcast.



“It almost feels like they’re&nbsp;trying to find a way to change his mind or delay this where Damian will say ‘Well, I’ll just be part of this,‘”&nbsp;the insider added.


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This is a risky gamble, as Lillard’s trade value could drop by the day if this situation drags into the season. Also, with&nbsp;Scoot Henderson&nbsp;there, it might not be in their best interest to keep Lillard there as well.

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat">Miami Heat</a> fell short in the 2023 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a> Finals, which is why they want to upgrade their roster with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/damian-lillard">Damian Lillard</a>. The guard requested a trade out of the Portland Trail Blazers, and South Florida would be his favorite landing spot.



This would definitely be a match made in heaven, at least on paper. The Heat have proven to be competitive under Erik Spoelstra, but they couldn’t get the job done in the last few years. Dame, on the other hand, never had a true supporting cast to succeed so far.



However, the Blazers still have to approve any deal before Lillard can pack his bags. Negotiations with Portland haven’t been easy so far, but Miami has reportedly made a decision in regard to its compensation package.



<h2>Rumor: Heat make their position in Lillard trade talks clear to Blazers</h2>



According to Dan Le Batard, the Miami Heat have decided their trade offer for Damian Lillard will be built around Tyler Herro and they’re not changing their mind:



(Transcript via Heat Nation)



“This is the Heat’s position. There are no calls going back and forth. The offer is Herro, and Herro’s the best one you’re gonna get from anybody. He’s better than [Tyrese] Maxey. He’s the best you’re gonna get. You’re boxed in. Lillard wants to be with us. This is the offer. It’s not calls going back and forth. There are no calls going back and forth.



It’s the offer, and they’re saying, ‘Show us someone who’s better at that age that you’re going to get anywhere in the league from anyone, given that Lillard is only gonna play here.’ Be happy with Herro.”


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The Heat have a fair point, and their stance makes sense since Lillard has reportedly made it clear he only wants to be traded to Miami. However, talks could drag on if the Blazers decide to continue waiting to find something better.

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NBA Rumors: Heat may have made a decision on Damian Lillard trade

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