NBA Transfers: Damian Lillard Moves Closer to Miami Heat?

Damian Lillard may soon hit his target this summer. According to the Blazer Focused podcast, his host team and the Miami Heat are now focusing on the details of possible drafts to Portland in the future.

That means that the remaining elements in the Heat's offer have received the nod of the Moda Center team. According to reputable sources, Miami is willing to change Tyler Herro, a young player, another name to balance salary, and 3 first round picks in the future.

The problem is that the Portland Trail Blazers are a bit more greedy. They want 4 more round 1 picks in this deal. Portland even left the door open for a 5 first round pick, but Tyler Herro will stay with Florida State.

Previously, the 32-year-old star had asked to leave Portland due to the team's policy no longer focusing on him. Representative Aaron Goodwin also issued an ultimatum: Miami or nowhere else.

With the Portland Trail Blazers, their priority is future first-round picks, aiming to build the roster around rookie Scoot Henderson. They are not afraid to prolong the negotiation time, until they find a satisfactory price.

Tyler Herro is the most valuable face in the trade package that Miami offers. Sixth Man of the Year 2021/22 season has experience in the NBA, attended 2 Finals series and is still very young. If he can come to Portland early, he can completely enter the starting five and get a more comfortable personal development environment.