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ESPN reporter says Warriors 'could have waited for Dame' instead of Chris Paul

Oakland native Damian Lillard has been steadfast since requesting a trade from the Trail Blazers: He only wants to go to the Miami Heat.

But earlier this offseason, he had another destination in mind, according to a new report.

ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne went on Bay Area radio station 95.7 The Game on Wednesday and was asked about the Warriors' Jordan Poole-Chris Paul swap. She had a surprising response: “They had another choice,” she said. “They could have waited for Dame. You know, Dame is from the Bay Area. I know he was interested.