Damian Lillard reportedly only has eyes for the Miami Heat. According to Aaron Fentress of the Oregonian, the Portland Trail Blazers star "did not merely…
Frankly, it shouldn't matter what his interests are. He's not a free agent. I love Dame but the team should try to do what's best for them and try to get as big a haul as they can for him.
The other side of the coin is that veterans have enough sway that they can usually spike deals or become a thorn in the side of any organization receiving him unwillingly.
Yeah I do agree the blazers should do what's best for them but if Dame has said he will be unhappy anywhere but Miami, they probably aren't gonna get great offers for an angry Dame.
Does Dame just really want to play with Jimmy? I kind of understand not wanting to play for the Sixers with Harden wanting out their future is not super certain but the Celtics have a good roster. Not that they would want to trade for him, just seems a bit surprising to me that it's basically the heat or nothing for him.
I can't tell if I'm crazy or not but I like Jaylen Brown for Dame for both teams. I think that trade would make the Celtics the best in the east and the blazers get a younger talent who they could try and put some players around.
I’ve been curious as to what the draw is, honestly. Maybe Spoelstra is just a steadying presence, no likelihood of leadership churn in the near future.
Dude is absolutely tanking over a decade of goodwill and being among the most likable stars in the league. Dame you could have signed or sign and traded to Miami at any point. Don’t sign this contract if you’re not gonna fulfill it.