NBA Rumors - Is the Damian Lillard trade saga between the Portland Trail Blazers and the Miami Heat reaching a resolution?
Lillard expressed his desire to join the Heat back in July, but negotiations have hit roadblocks. In Miami, Lillard would join forces with NBA stars Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo. Despite recent roster changes and discussions with other Eastern Conference teams, an imminent trade deal remains elusive. ESPN reported Friday that no deal is on the immediate horizon, but the Trail Blazers are aiming to make a move before the start of training camp on October 3rd."
From a financial perspective, any potential trade involving Damian Lillard that doesn't include Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo would likely require the inclusion of at least two out of the trio: Kyle Lowry, Tyler Herro, or Duncan Robinson, whether it's a direct trade between the two teams or a more complex three-team or multi-team deal.
Lillard, a seasoned seven-time NBA All-Star and seven-time All-NBA recipient, is fresh off a remarkable season where he achieved a career-high average of 32.2 points, 7.3 assists, and 4.8 rebounds per game. He showcased impressive shooting percentages of 46.3% from the field, 37.1% from beyond the arc, and 91.4% from the free-throw line over 58 games. It's worth noting that he faced injury setbacks in the past two seasons.
At the age of 33, Lillard is entering the third season of his lucrative four-year, $176.3 million contract. The Trail Blazers had a challenging season, finishing 13th in the Western Conference with a record of 33-49. In the recent 2023 NBA Draft, they secured the No. 3 pick and chose promising guard Scoot Henderson.
In contrast, the Miami Heat is emerging from their second NBA Finals appearance in the past four seasons, albeit falling short to the Denver Nuggets in a five-game series."
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