NBA warns Lillard against limiting trade options as standoff continues
- Lillard requested a trade from the Blazers to the Heat in early July.
- Lillard's agent warned teams against trading for Lillard to try to force a trade to Miami.
- The NBA interviewed Lillard, his agent, and teams, finding the agent tried to limit Lillard's trade options.
- The league warned Lillard could face discipline if he or his agent suggest he won't fulfill his contract obligations.
- The Blazers want a significant return for Lillard while the Heat don't want to meet their demands.