Damian Lillard’s latest trade talks have the BLazers looking for outside deals
Negotiations between the MiamHeat i and Portland Trail Blazers over a potential Damian Lillard trade have been stalled for months, but recent reports suggest Portland may be looking to trade Lillard to a team other than the Heat.
According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Blazers have stepped up their efforts to find a trade for Lillard.
“Portland is trying to do some multi-team situations to see that they can get assets back in trading Damian Lillard,” Wojnarowski said. “They have been aggressive here in the last few weeks… just because the league has started again. When Labor Day comes, groups pledge again. I think they are committed. The question is, will they reach a deal in the coming weeks or should they bring Lillard back to camp?
This comes after Wojnarowski reported that the Heat were unwilling to improve their offer and essentially challenged Portland to find a better deal. According to Wojnarowski, the Heat “want Damian Lillard. They just want it at least they will have to give up. They’re essentially challenging Portland to go into the market that Portland is doing and see if they can come up with something better.
Meanwhile, Lillard continues to refuse to speak publi
When asked on the “Back on Figg” podcast about his trade request, Lillard said it came down to him wanting to win a championship and the Blazers wanting to get younger.
“You don’t want the same thing anymore and you’re showing me that you don’t want the same thing,” he said. “We don’t want the same thing.”
As teams begin reporting and preparing for the start of training camp in early October, this could prompt teams to enter trade talks with Lillard. Granted, this could turn out to be a multi-team deal, but it’s unclear which other teams are seriously considering a trade for Lillard, who is 33 and makes a lot of money, and has made his interest clear His is to play in Miami.
cly about the Blazers. In several recent podcast appearances, Lillard has steered the conversation toward his own career goals.
