It now seems increasingly unlikely that the Nets will be part of a Damian Lillard trade, either as the team that lands the seven-time All-Star or the one that facilitates a deal between the Portland Trailblazers and Miami Heat.
Adrian Wojnarowski in an ESPN+ analysis Thursday of where things stand does not mention the Nets as a player in a possible deal or as a facilitator. Instead, he notes that Lillard and his agent have made it clear that the 32-year-old wants Miami — and only Miami. As for the facilitator role, Woj reports that there are several teams who might want to get involved but does not mention Brooklyn.