The Portland Trail Blazers are hunting for the best deal for their star guard, Damian Lillard. Everybody knows that Lillards wants to join the Miami Heat. Could the Trail Blazers indulge in a 3 team trade deal to trade Lillard and get the best value in return?
The Damian Lillard Trade Proposal
- The Brooklyn Nets will receive Guard Tyler Herro and guard/forward Duncan Robinson.
- The Portland Trail Blazers will receive Forward/Centre Ben Simmons, 2025 First Round Draft Pick (Phoenix Suns via Brooklyn Nets), 2027 First Round Draft Pick (Miami Heat), 2029 First Round Draft Pick (Miami Heat), 2029 First Round Draft Pick (Dallas Mavericks via Brooklyn Nets).
- The Miami Heat will receive the guard Damian Lillard.
How the Brooklyn Nets Would Benefit from this Trade Deal?
The Nets will receive Tyler Herro in this trade, who is a young player and has the potential to be a playmaker. Furthermore, he can contribute well to the team as he is a dynamic offensive player.
Herro has the ability to create his own shots. The Nets are trading Simmons to acquire Herro, making it a great deal for them.
Why the Portland Trail Blazers Trading Damian Lillard?
The Portland Trail Blazers will receive valuable draft capital from this trade deal. The Trail Blazers will also receive Simmons in this deal, who can produce great shots, and he is just 25 years old.
With this trade deal on board, the Trail Blazers will have a deep roster with players grouped up like Simons/Scoot, Simmons/Jerami, Grant/Shaedon, and Sharpe/Anfernee.
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Simmons could improve the Trail Blazers’ offensive wing and play his unique pick-and-rolls.
Why Do the Miami Heat Want This Trade Deal?
Damian Lillard wants to join the Miami Heat, and what’s better than acquiring him without giving up a lot of assets?
There is no doubt that Lillard is one of the best offensive players in the league. The Heat can pair him up with Jimmy Butler to become a contender in the league.
