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Jrue Holiday On Eve Of Trade: I Don’t Want To Play For Any Team Other Than Bucks

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In an interview published the day before the Milwaukee Bucks traded Jrue Holiday for Damian Lillard, he revealed how much he wanted to remain with the franchise he was traded to in 2020. Lillard also cleared up his comments from May 2022 that he was contemplating retirement when his current contract expires in 2025. "No, I don't plan on retiring. I don't plan on retiring," … [Read more...] about Jrue Holiday On Eve Of Trade: I Don’t Want To Play For Any Team Other Than Bucks

Aaron Goodwin: Heat Did Everything They Could To Acquire Damian Lillard

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While Damian Lillard requested a trade to the Miami Heat and attempted to direct himself there, he has accepted the deal the Portland Trail Blazers ultimately made with the Milwaukee Bucks. Agent Aaron Goodwin attempted to get Lillard to the Heat with both public and private comments. Goodwin spoke with Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald about Miami's efforts to trade for … [Read more...] about Aaron Goodwin: Heat Did Everything They Could To Acquire Damian Lillard

Blazers Asked Heat For Either Jimmy Butler Or Bam Adebayo Be Included In Damian Lillard Trade

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When the Portland Trail Blazers first spoke with the Miami Heat on a potential Damian Lillard trade, they asked for either Jimmy Butler or Bam Adebayo back in return. The Blazers and Heat had multiple conversations in July, but sources say the two sides never engaged in substantive negotiations. The Heat believed the Blazers had little interest in engaging on a trade with … [Read more...] about Blazers Asked Heat For Either Jimmy Butler Or Bam Adebayo Be Included In Damian Lillard Trade

Damian Lillard Expanded Trade List To Bucks, Nets While Resisting Raptors

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Damian Lillard communicated to the Portland Trail Blazers that he was willing to be patient and let the season play out if it meant he could eventually be traded to the Miami Heat. Lillard has been working out at the Blazers' practice facility over the past two weeks, interacting with players and coaches. Joe Cronin expressed skepticism about Lillard beginning training camp … [Read more...] about Damian Lillard Expanded Trade List To Bucks, Nets While Resisting Raptors