Damian Lillard: Blazers don't plan to uphold his trade request to Heat / News - Basketnews.com

Portland Trai Blazers do not plan to cooperate with Damian Lillard on his trade request to the Miami Heat.

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Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard might not see his wish to be traded to the Miami Heat being fulfilled.

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Adrian Wojnarowski said Blazers do not plan to cooperate with Lillard on his trade request to Miami.

"They are open for business everywhere in the league," Wojnarowski said on SportsCenter. "He doesn't have a no-trade clause like Bradley Beal had, and he [Lillard] doesn't have any control where he goes next."

Wojnarowski added that the Blazers will go on the market looking for the best deal they can get and seek a combination of young players, draft picks, and salary cap relief.

"I don't think it will be a quick process. Miami has no advantage over any other team just because of Lillard's demands," Wojnarowski concluded.

Lillard still has a 4-year $216.2 million contract with the Blazers after he signed a 2-year $121.7 million contract extension two years ago.

Lillard has been playing for the Blazers throughout all his career when Portland drafted him with the No. 6 pick in the 2012 NBA Draft.

In the 2022-23 season, Lillard averaged 32.2 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 7.3 assists per game in 58 appearances.

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