{Saba Sports News} Despite recent quietness in Damian Lillard trade rumors, the Portland Trail Blazers star has reaffirmed his desire to join his preferred team, the Miami Heat, in a now-deleted Instagram post. Lillard shared a fan’s story with the caption ‘Future Heat Legend Damian Lillard soon’ to his 10 million followers, sparking renewed speculation about his potential move.
Lillard initially requested a trade on July 1, specifically expressing his preference for the Heat. With NBA training camps approaching, talks of Lillard-to-Heat have resurged. The Blazers’ recent playoff struggles and Lillard’s advancing age at 33 have added urgency to his championship aspirations.
Last season, Lillard averaged 32.3 points and 7.3 assists, but the Blazers finished with a disappointing 33-49 record in the Western Conference.