Overview

• Lillard requested a trade to the Miami Heat in early July, but no deal has materialized yet.
• The Blazers have engaged in talks with the Heat, but also explored deals with other Eastern Conference teams.
• Lillard would request a trade to the Heat if dealt to another team; he wants to play with Jimmy Butler and Kyle Lowry.
• The Bulls, Raptors, and Suns have also shown interest in trading for Lillard.
• The Blazers hope to deal Lillard before training camp but won't rush into a subpar trade.