“How Bad Do Pat Riley.. Want Damian Lillard?”: Already Knowing Jimmy Butler’s Desire, Analysts Doubt Heat’s Front Office Intention

The unsolved Damian Lillard trade fiasco may find its ending in a two weeks’ time. As the 2023-24 season opener is around the corner, the teams would look to start their training camps in two weeks. The Portland Trail Blazers star, who publicly requested his trade in June and yet to find a team. Moreover, the star showed interest in the Miami Heat. While there were reports about the two teams trying to strike a deal, there hasn’t been any sign of the deal. Now, the analysts have pitched in and put forward an important question after knowing Jimmy Butler’s desire.

Lillard, who remained silent and avoided media interaction, recently featured in multiple interviews and podcasts. All hosts asked the obvious question. However, the 33-year-old star came in prepared, as he didn’t give out any crumbs for the media. Although he took a sly dig at the Portland management in one of the podcasts. Meanwhile, NBA analysts dig in unexplored terrain.

Aware of Butler’s desire, analysts dig the Damian Lillard trade

In the last few weeks, several stars turned the NBA world’s attention to their side. Especially after Giannis Antetokounmpo issued a warning to the Milwaukee Bucks, regarding his trade interest. Apart from Damian Lillard, James Harden has been in the talks for a trade since June 2023. Now that the league approaches the next season, analysts gear up with their take on the future of these stars.

In the latest episode of NBA Today, former NBA star Kendrick Perkins, put forward an important question. He asked, “How badly how bad do the Miami Heat actually want Damian…” He also cited the example of Kevin Durant, when he moved to the Phoenix Suns. He added that the Suns faciliated the trade and helped KD find a team. On the other hand, he argued that Dame was one of the best point guards of the league and he even equated him to Stephen Curry.

Furthermore, he revealed that Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo want the Blazers star in their team but he also had a question for the Heat president. He asked, “How bad do Pat Riley in that front office want Damian?”

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While the answers for these questions will come out in two weeks, there is another question which popped up after Dame’s recent podcast.

Does Dame really want to leave Portland?

In the latest episode of Come And Talk 2 Me, hosts asked Dame if he wants to stay in Portland. While fans expected the star to say ‘no’, he surprised everyone with his response. He said, “In a perfect world, I could spend my entire career in Portland.” He further spoke about the Portland fans’ love for the game.

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Will the Heat secure a spot for Dame Time? What do you think? Let us know in the comments below.