Damian Lillard has made it pretty clear that he wants a trade this season. Portland Trail Blazers point guard intends to play for the Miami Heat. He is trying his best to make the trade deal happen.
Here’s all we know about how Damian Lillard and his agent are trying to set up a trade to Miami Heat.
Free Agency 2023: What’s up between Damian Lillard and the Trail Blazers?
The American point guard has played for Trail Blazers since the start of his NBA career. 11 years, 769 games, and 19376 points later, Damian Lillard wants to part ways with the team.
Joe Cronin, the general manager of the Trail Blazers, made it official that Damian has made a trade request. He added that they’ll do what’s best for the team, and they are still committed to winning.
Damian’s desired destination is not a mystery; nearly every report claimed that the Portlander wants a move to Miami.
BREAKING: The Portland Trail Blazers are finalizing a trade to send All-Star G Damian Lillard to the Brooklyn Nets, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/XL3QUtIclM
— Buttcrack Sports (@ButtCrackSports) July 9, 2023
How Damian Lillard and his agent are crafting a trade route?
Damian’s departure will leave a huge void in Trail Blazers, and they’d like to do the damage repair as much as they can with this deal. They have been in talks with Miami but aren’t impressed with what they offer.
His agent, Aaron Godwin, publicly said that he has been talking to many teams, but Damian wants to play for Miami. Godwin also said that the seven-time All-Star guard would be very unhappy and might not report if traded to any other team than the Miami Heat.
Damian Lillard’s agent on the latest news of him calling teams warning not to trade for him, per @flasportsbuzz
“I do what I should for my client. Some teams I did call. Other teams have called me. It's a respectful relationship with most teams. Truthfully, he wants to play in… pic.twitter.com/EXvewpRJ2q
— NBA Retweet (@RTNBA) July 6, 2023
What will the Heat offer for Damian Lillard, and what are the Blazers planning?
ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski said that the Blazers want as much return as possible for Damian. On the contrary to what Lillard said, the Blazers are reported to tell the teams to bring their best offers to take the 32-year-old home.
The Heat would likely offer Tyler Herro, Duncan Robinson, and a few first-round draft picks for Lillard. The Blazers would not want to trade probably their greatest player to the Heat, and if they do, they’d like to make the best out of it.
Damian Lillard’s agent on the latest news of him calling teams warning not to trade for him, per @flasportsbuzz
“I do what I should for my client. Some teams I did call. Other teams have called me. It's a respectful relationship with most teams. Truthfully, he wants to play in… pic.twitter.com/EXvewpRJ2q
— NBA Retweet (@RTNBA) July 6, 2023
NBA Stars usually have it their way, and it might be just a matter of time when Damian would land in Miami.
