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During a September 5th meeting when the Portland Trail Blazers made it clear a trade with the Miami Heat was unlikely, Damian Lillard asked to rescind his trade request to remain with the franchise. Joe Cronin responded by saying to Lillard that there was no coming back. Sources tell Chris Haynes of Bleacher Report that "Lillard was shocked." Lillard began showing up to work … [Read more...] about Blazers Rejected Damian Lillard’s Ask To Rescind Trade Request

The Miami Heat are reportedly interested in Cameron Payne, sources told Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Kyle Lowry is currently the only true point guard on the Heat roster. Payne is also drawing interest from the Bucks. … [Read more...] about Cameron Payne Drawing Interest From Heat

The Portland Trail Blazers are expected to trade Jrue Holiday to another team after acquiring him from the Milwaukee Bucks in the Damian Lillard trade. Holiday has a player option worth $37.4 million for the 24-25 season, which could give him some level of control over where he is traded. Sources tell the Miami Herald that the Miami Heat, Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles … [Read more...] about Jrue Holiday Interested In Heat, Clippers, Lakers, Celtics, Bulls, Sixers

When the Portland Trail Blazers first spoke with the Miami Heat on a potential Damian Lillard trade, they asked for either Jimmy Butler or Bam Adebayo back in return. The Blazers and Heat had multiple conversations in July, but sources say the two sides never engaged in substantive negotiations. The Heat believed the Blazers had little interest in engaging on a trade with … [Read more...] about Blazers Asked Heat For Either Jimmy Butler Or Bam Adebayo Be Included In Damian Lillard Trade

Damian Lillard communicated to the Portland Trail Blazers that he was willing to be patient and let the season play out if it meant he could eventually be traded to the Miami Heat. Lillard has been working out at the Blazers' practice facility over the past two weeks, interacting with players and coaches. Joe Cronin expressed skepticism about Lillard beginning training camp … [Read more...] about Damian Lillard Expanded Trade List To Bucks, Nets While Resisting Raptors