Miami Heat shooting guard Tyler Herro was nearly convinced that he was going to be dealt in a package for Damian Lillard over the summer, according to Wes Goldberg of The Ringer.
"I thought I was out of here," Herro said. "I damn near had my s--t packed up."
After Lillard requested a trade from the Portland Trail Blazers in the offseason, the Heat engaged with Portland regarding a potential deal. The seven-time All-Star ultimately ended up with the Milwaukee Bucks, however.
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