Damian Lillard to Heat: Miami prepares MASSIVE offer to finally land Trail Blazers superstar

Miami Heat put together a massive package to have a chance at landing Damian Lillard.

Damian Lillard to Heat: Miami prepares MASSIVE offer to finally land Trail Blazers superstar

Damian Lillard (GETTY IMAGES)

Damian Lillard might be headed to the Miami Heat after new reports have shown positive indications toward a trade. After months of failed attempts, the Miami Heat are reportedly preparing a blockbuster trade package for the Portland Trail Blazers superstar.

The Lillard trade has finally gained some momentum after negotiations between the Blazers and potential suitors stalled during the past month. The Heat as of now are the biggest potential destination for the star guard. Although some other teams are still in the mix, the Heat are the strongest candidates.

YouTube video

As per a report from NBA insider Shams Charania, “Heat have been preparing a package around 3-to-4 first-round picks, potential pick swaps, second-round picks and a young player possibly for Dame.” Shams also added that the Heat is also ready to offer a different package if the Blazers reject this offer.

There has been no confirmation from the Blazers or the Heat on this offer but Charania is a credible source as he directly reports from Lillard’s camp. The trade offer re-sparked Lillard’s trade request earlier in the summer when the star demanded to be traded to the Heat a few weeks after the NBA Draft.

However, both teams are not in a rush to agree on a deal as the Blazers have time till training camp to consider the offer. On the other hand, the Heat has virtually packaged the best deal they could have and is looking to just wait it out.

Several teams like the Philadelphia 76ers, the Boston Celtics, and Milwaukee Bucks were interested in the 6-foot-2 guard in the beginning. Pursuit from those teams quickly dissipated after the asking price for the superstar was too much for their liking.

Related: WATCH: Jimmy Butler fuels Damian Lillard to Heat speculation with DAME TIME CELEBRATION

The league addresses Damian Lillard’s trade request to the Miami Heat

Damian Lillard
Damian Lillard (GETTY)

Following the controversial Damian Lillard trade request, the NBA sent out a memo addressing all 30-NBA teams regarding a potential Lillard trade. While the waiting game continues for the Blazers and the Miami Heat, the Lillard trade could be torn apart by the league before it even takes place.

Recently reports have come out that the NBA is planning to veto any advancements in the Lillard to Miami trade if any did materialize. The league is reportedly upset about comments made by Lillard’s camp and agents where they discourage other teams from acquiring the sharpshooter.

The league issued a public statement, “Goodwin ( Dame’s agent) and Lillard affirmed to us that Lillard would fully perform the services called for under his player contract in any trade scenario,” but that any language publicly or privately suggesting otherwise “will subject Lillard to discipline by the NBA.”‘

The Miami Heat are still standing on their offer for the Blazers but trades between them are likely to be stopped by the league. Although an intervention from the league is unlikely, a veto order from the NBA commissioner is still a possibility.

In Case You Missed It: