Damian Lillard’s next team likely already decided, reveals NBA insider

Damian Lillard, after 11 long years of being loyal to the franchise that got him in the league, demanded a trade out of the Portland Trail Blazers. Many believed he would have been shipped around the league by the NBA Draft. But nothing like that happened, and the franchise drafted Scoot Henderson instead. Later, GM Joe Cronin even issued a statement mentioning the franchise is committed to building around Lillard.

But suddenly it’s a changed story, and Lillard has demanded a trade out of Portland. He even gave the franchise a chance to bring in some talent during the free agency. Unfortunately, once again they disappointed him like the past decade and failed to bring in a superstar. So now there’s nothing wrong with Damian Lillard forcing his way out. The moment he requested a trade, Miami Heat and Brooklyn Nets were the top suitors for him.

However, Lillard informed the Portland Trail Blazers that he wants a trade specifically to the Eastern Conference Champions, Miami Heat. But still, many teams were trying to land their hands on Damian Lillard. Now, according to Shams Charania, a deal with Miami Heat is the most likely outcome for Damian Lillard. According to the reports, “Rival teams are hesitant to offer a compelling package without assurance that Lillard would be happy to join them.”

The Blazers, though, aren’t sticking with just the Miami Heat and are even considering other teams. Maybe they end up in a multi-team trade. The Heat squad, though, has been locked in to acquire Damian Lillard. They want to form a BIG 3 of Dame, Bam Adebayo, and Jimmy Butler to win some championships. But the road to acquiring him isn’t going to be easy.

As the Blazers won’t trade him until they get a superstar back to continue their run as they don’t want to initiate a rebuild right now and are committed to winning. Nothing can be said right now as it all depends upon Blazers and their decisions regarding the future. But undoubtedly, Miami Heat are the front-runners for acquiring Damian Lillard.

Damian Lillard’s time with Portland Trail Blazers

Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers are parting ways so both sides can do what’s good for them. During the past 11 years, the franchise helped Dame become one of the NBA’s TOP 75 players ever. He has drilled some unbelievable shots from way downtown during these years. But unfortunately, the only silverware he has won during his time in Portland is the Rookie of the Year award. As the front office was never able to land the correct pieces around him so he can compete for a championship.

But it’s not over yet and Lillard still wants to be a champion donning a Portland Trail Blazers jersey. As after requesting a trade, he liked a tweet that claimed him to pull a LeBron James-like moment. So maybe he’ll return back to Portland after some years and then lead the team to a title ending his career like a hero.

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