Damian Lillard attracted to Heat Culture
Sources say Lillard is also attracted to the renowned “Heat Culture,” consistent winning at a high level, franchise stability, no state taxes and marketing opportunities.
Source: Marc J. Spears @ Andscape
Source: Marc J. Spears @ Andscape
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Looks like Tre Mann has worked out with Damian Lillard this offseason pic.twitter.com/SzpzMF0RE0 – 3:40 PM
Looks like Tre Mann has worked out with Damian Lillard this offseason pic.twitter.com/SzpzMF0RE0 – 3:40 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Heat trade target Lillard continues non-Harden approach to relocation. sun-sentinel.com/2023/08/24/hea… – 3:02 PM
Heat trade target Lillard continues non-Harden approach to relocation. sun-sentinel.com/2023/08/24/hea… – 3:02 PM
Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
NEW: Blazers’ stall tactics leave Lillard undeterred, unwavering. He still wants trade to Heat but can’t say it publicly; he handled this Marc Spears interview smartly, speaking of priority of competing for a championship and declining to discuss Blazers: miamiherald.com/sports/spt-col… – 2:19 PM
NEW: Blazers’ stall tactics leave Lillard undeterred, unwavering. He still wants trade to Heat but can’t say it publicly; he handled this Marc Spears interview smartly, speaking of priority of competing for a championship and declining to discuss Blazers: miamiherald.com/sports/spt-col… – 2:19 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Heat trade target Damian Lillard continues non-Harden approach to relocation. sun-sentinel.com/2023/08/24/hea… Yes, he wants out. Yes, he wants to win now. But in an ESPN interview, Damian Lillard indicates he is neither willing nor wanting to make this ugly, in contrast to James Harden. – 1:37 PM
Heat trade target Damian Lillard continues non-Harden approach to relocation. sun-sentinel.com/2023/08/24/hea… Yes, he wants out. Yes, he wants to win now. But in an ESPN interview, Damian Lillard indicates he is neither willing nor wanting to make this ugly, in contrast to James Harden. – 1:37 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Last night, I ranked Best Player of the 2020’s (last 4 seasons) as follows:
1. Jokić
2. Giannis
3. Curry
4. Luka
5. Embiid
6. LeBron
7. Durant
8. Jimmy
9. Tatum
10. Dame
Younger guys should rise. Older guys should fall unless they win a ring soon.
youtube.com/watch?v=PU4Bw5… pic.twitter.com/3cG5n9W6yS – 12:52 PM
Last night, I ranked Best Player of the 2020’s (last 4 seasons) as follows:
1. Jokić
2. Giannis
3. Curry
4. Luka
5. Embiid
6. LeBron
7. Durant
8. Jimmy
9. Tatum
10. Dame
Younger guys should rise. Older guys should fall unless they win a ring soon.
youtube.com/watch?v=PU4Bw5… pic.twitter.com/3cG5n9W6yS – 12:52 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
Will that sitdown interview help get the wheels moving on a trade? I don’t pretend to know.
But it’s good to remind people why he’s asking for a trade, especially in comparison to Harden’s situation. Lillard wants a chance at a title, the Blazers are rebuilding. That’s it. – 11:58 AM
Will that sitdown interview help get the wheels moving on a trade? I don’t pretend to know.
But it’s good to remind people why he’s asking for a trade, especially in comparison to Harden’s situation. Lillard wants a chance at a title, the Blazers are rebuilding. That’s it. – 11:58 AM
Sean Highkin @highkin
All that fan fiction about Dame doing a sit-down interview burning the organization to the ground only for him to no-comment the entire situation. – 11:26 AM
All that fan fiction about Dame doing a sit-down interview burning the organization to the ground only for him to no-comment the entire situation. – 11:26 AM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
Portland Trail Blazers legend Damian Lillard’s drive for a title ‘higher than it’s ever been’ despite an uncertain future. During his Formula Zero Elite Camp, he exclusively talked to @andscape amidst rumors of him potentially being dealt to Miami. bit.ly/47IAaHU #NBA pic.twitter.com/RDYUfFJlnA – 11:13 AM
Portland Trail Blazers legend Damian Lillard’s drive for a title ‘higher than it’s ever been’ despite an uncertain future. During his Formula Zero Elite Camp, he exclusively talked to @andscape amidst rumors of him potentially being dealt to Miami. bit.ly/47IAaHU #NBA pic.twitter.com/RDYUfFJlnA – 11:13 AM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
Portland Trail Blazers legend Damian Lillard’s drive for a title ‘higher than it’s ever been’ despite an uncertain future. During his Formula Zero Elite Camp, he exclusively talked to @andscape amidst rumors of him potentially being dealt to Miami. bit.ly/47IAaHU #NBA pic.twitter.com/0BOC6eu6Uq – 11:13 AM
Portland Trail Blazers legend Damian Lillard’s drive for a title ‘higher than it’s ever been’ despite an uncertain future. During his Formula Zero Elite Camp, he exclusively talked to @andscape amidst rumors of him potentially being dealt to Miami. bit.ly/47IAaHU #NBA pic.twitter.com/0BOC6eu6Uq – 11:13 AM
Evan Sidery @esidery
Damian Lillard gives his first public comments since requesting a trade from the Trail Blazers to @MarcJSpears (andscape.com/features/portl…).
Lillard did not want to comment on why he wants out of Portland:
“I’m not gonna speak on the Blazers. There’s a lot of love and respect, but… pic.twitter.com/YpT4TXvPtG – 11:10 AM
Damian Lillard gives his first public comments since requesting a trade from the Trail Blazers to @MarcJSpears (andscape.com/features/portl…).
Lillard did not want to comment on why he wants out of Portland:
“I’m not gonna speak on the Blazers. There’s a lot of love and respect, but… pic.twitter.com/YpT4TXvPtG – 11:10 AM
Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
Lillard confirms trade request in chat with @MarcJSpears , says he won’t discuss Blazers, says desire to win title is “higher than it’s ever been..For me, I know what I want for myself & I’m going to be loyal to that.” With league rules, he can’t/won’t rip Blazers or discuss Heat – 11:01 AM
Lillard confirms trade request in chat with @MarcJSpears , says he won’t discuss Blazers, says desire to win title is “higher than it’s ever been..For me, I know what I want for myself & I’m going to be loyal to that.” With league rules, he can’t/won’t rip Blazers or discuss Heat – 11:01 AM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Dame Lillard on the loyalty stuff:
“I’ve always said that I’m loyal to who I am and I’m going to do what I feel is the right thing to do. This is the vision I have for myself, this is what I see being fit for me at this moment, then I’m gonna ride that til the wheels fall off.” pic.twitter.com/9aEOg15ghd – 10:47 AM
Dame Lillard on the loyalty stuff:
“I’ve always said that I’m loyal to who I am and I’m going to do what I feel is the right thing to do. This is the vision I have for myself, this is what I see being fit for me at this moment, then I’m gonna ride that til the wheels fall off.” pic.twitter.com/9aEOg15ghd – 10:47 AM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Damian Lillard on his championship aspirations:
“That’s literally the thing at the top of my list…It’s as high as it’s going to get. That’s ultimately what I want to experience and that’s what I want to get done.” pic.twitter.com/skAVy2OCWy – 10:39 AM
Damian Lillard on his championship aspirations:
“That’s literally the thing at the top of my list…It’s as high as it’s going to get. That’s ultimately what I want to experience and that’s what I want to get done.” pic.twitter.com/skAVy2OCWy – 10:39 AM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
Portland Trail Blazers legend Damian Lillard’s drive for a title ‘higher than it’s ever been’ despite an uncertain future. During his Formula Zero Elite Camp, he exclusively confirmed his trade request to @andscape, talked about his mindset and more bit.ly/47IAaHU #NBA – 10:15 AM
Portland Trail Blazers legend Damian Lillard’s drive for a title ‘higher than it’s ever been’ despite an uncertain future. During his Formula Zero Elite Camp, he exclusively confirmed his trade request to @andscape, talked about his mindset and more bit.ly/47IAaHU #NBA – 10:15 AM
Chris Biderman @TheWarriorsWire
Damian Lillard shouted out Steph Curry on social media for playing his song in the gym. warriorswire.usatoday.com/2023/08/23/loo… – 12:59 AM
Damian Lillard shouted out Steph Curry on social media for playing his song in the gym. warriorswire.usatoday.com/2023/08/23/loo… – 12:59 AM
Damian Lillard @Dame_Lillard
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#DameDOLLA pic.twitter.com/KzgXZdFoKU – 11:45 PM
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#DameDOLLA pic.twitter.com/KzgXZdFoKU – 11:45 PM
Damian Lillard @Dame_Lillard
What’s your favorite video off #DonDOLLA so far????
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Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Action around Damian Lillard trade expected to heat up closer to training camp
nbcsports.com/nba/news/actio… – 4:55 PM
Action around Damian Lillard trade expected to heat up closer to training camp
nbcsports.com/nba/news/actio… – 4:55 PM
Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
For anyone asking me if Heat is getting Lillard or Dolphins are getting Taylor, my answer is now the same: The Miami teams want those players. It likely comes down entirely to whether Portland and Indy lower their expectations in terms of what they’re demanding. So TBD, a toss-up – 1:33 PM
For anyone asking me if Heat is getting Lillard or Dolphins are getting Taylor, my answer is now the same: The Miami teams want those players. It likely comes down entirely to whether Portland and Indy lower their expectations in terms of what they’re demanding. So TBD, a toss-up – 1:33 PM
Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
Dolphins, Colts discuss Jonathan Taylor trade; Dolphins are interested. The unknown, as with Lillard/Blazers, is whether Miami or any team is willing to meet Colts’ high demands either before next Tuesday’s 53-man roster deadline or Oct. 31 trade deadline miamiherald.com/sports/spt-col… – 1:25 PM
Dolphins, Colts discuss Jonathan Taylor trade; Dolphins are interested. The unknown, as with Lillard/Blazers, is whether Miami or any team is willing to meet Colts’ high demands either before next Tuesday’s 53-man roster deadline or Oct. 31 trade deadline miamiherald.com/sports/spt-col… – 1:25 PM
Chris Biderman @TheWarriorsWire
Damian Lillard shouted out Steph Curry on social media for playing his song in the gym. warriorswire.usatoday.com/2023/08/23/loo… – 1:07 PM
Damian Lillard shouted out Steph Curry on social media for playing his song in the gym. warriorswire.usatoday.com/2023/08/23/loo… – 1:07 PM
More on this storyline
When asked about the trade request specifically to the 2023 Eastern Conference champion Heat, Lillard told Andscape: “I can say that there was [a trade request] and I would just prefer not to speak on the Trail Blazers.” -via Andscape / August 24, 2023
The Portland Trail Blazers and Miami Heat have reportedly had very little dialogue on a Damian Lillard trade despite his trade request coming on July 1st. The expectation among those close to the situation is that talks could pick up once training camp gets closer. The Blazers have not been in a rush to deal Lillard as they hope for an improved offer, but bringing him into camp and potentially the preseason is viewed by some as a risk. -via RealGM / August 24, 2023
Aaron J. Fentress: The Portland Trail Blazers have no interest in KAT and Damian Lillard has no interest in playing in Minnesota. So, this is a no. -via Twitter / August 23, 2023