Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard has requested a trade, according to multiple reports, and his preference is to be dealt to the Miami Heat.
The Heat have been preparing for this scenario and will be active in their pursuit of Lillard. Other potential suitors include the Brooklyn Nets, LA Clippers and Philadelphia 76ers, according to ESPN. The Trail Blazers are expected to demand young players and draft compensation in return for Lillard, who played the first 11 years of his career in Portland.
When it comes to the structure of a trade, the Heat should be willing to include everything but Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo in a deal.