Miami Heat has emerged as the preferred trade destination for Portland Trail Blazers’ superstar, Damian Lillard. Reports indicate that Lillard’s camp has been informing other teams not to bother trading for the Blazers star, as he is adamant about playing only in Miami.
Lillard’s trade preference
Lillard’s lone preferred trade destination being Miami Heat has posed a challenge for other teams that may have been interested in trading for him. His camp has been quite clear in their communications, warning other teams not to bother with trade negotiations as Lillard is focused on playing for Miami.
Miami Heat’s limited trade assets
Despite Lillard’s preference for Miami, the Heat have limited trade assets beyond stars Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo. If a trade involving Lillard and Miami is to happen, it would likely have to include Miami’s 2023 No. 18 draft, Jaime Jaquez Jr. In a recent interview with Heat insider Ira Winderman, Jaquez discussed what it’s like to have his name involved in trade rumors so soon.
