Damian Lillard sent waves through the NBA world when he requested a trade from the Portland Trail Blazers. This came after serving them for the entire of his 11-year-long career. Although he collected several honors during his stint with the Blazers, he still remains without a title in his resume. Dame Time has been adamant about playing only for the Jimmy Butler-led Miami Heat. However, no formal deal has yet been confirmed.
Amidst all the noise surrounding the Damian Lillard saga, fans started linking his move to the Miami Heat with Luka Doncic after a three-year-old image of him donning the Miami jersey resurfaced.
Damian Lillard’s future shrouded in uncertainty
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Portland Trail Blazers and the Miami Heat could not reach a common ground regarding the trade. The Blazers have not found a significant deal for someone they have invested in for eleven years. The Heat is not ready to give up their point guard Tyler Herro in exchange for the 33-year-old superstar. As per YouTuber Eric Brandt, the relationship between Dame and the team soured when the management refused to adhere to his wishes. Lillard gave Blazers GM Joe Cronin a list of teams. But Cronin refused and said that he would trade him to the team that offers the most value.
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The training camps are slated to start soon, but the 7-time All-Star’s trade to the Heat is still in limbo. However, Dame recently teased the fans about his possible move to the Miami Heat by posting a cryptic IG story, which he deleted soon after.
A now deleted Damian Lillard IG story post: pic.twitter.com/aDToWfA2Nw
? Brady Hawk (@BradyHawk305) September 15, 2023
Following Lillard’s recent update on the trade saga, the fans dragged in the Dallas Mavericks’ guard into the conversation. Recently, an image of the 4-time NBA All-Star wearing the Miami Dolphins hoodie resurfaced. This led the fans to speculate about him joining the franchise in the future.
Fans are ecstatic after seeing Luka Doncic in a Miami jersey.
The 2019 Rookie of the Year will become an unrestricted free agent in 2027. Although Doncic has spent his entire NBA career with the Dallas Mavericks, speculation about a possible trade to the Miami Heat flooded the Twitter comment sections.
His surprising attire had the fans predicting Luka’s future with the Heat.
Luke future in 2026 ??
? Nappy2K (@Nappy2K_) September 18, 2023
@Roke4ali future heat
? Odlanier (@OdlanierO) September 18, 2023
A few fans were excited about the duo of Luka Doncic and Bam Adebayo to reign over the NBA together.
That 2026-2027 offseason /free agency is going to be crazy when is just BAM on the books
? Eyez (@EYEZ_218) September 18, 2023
Can’t wait for LukaBam2K27 https://t.co/Dyt4UERdRx
? IT’S HIGH NOONEZ (@Val0nzoMourning) September 18, 2023
One user drew comparisons to the former Heat star LeBron James, who led the Miami Heat to two championship titles.
Come to Miami n your this era bron https://t.co/5wG74KdZwS
? slimey united (@PaperNPlates) September 18, 2023
A fan expressed their disbelief.
WTF yo lmao ???, NOT in a million years, would I have expected that
? ?GSH_27? (@gsheverything) September 18, 2023
While a few others extended their support.
Luka Doncic Era in Miami pic.twitter.com/iQVlc81kWn
? Monke Connor (@MonkeConno98271) September 18, 2023
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heat jersey swaps now please
? simon ?? (@simonsvoid) September 18, 2023
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What do you think? Can this possibly happen sometime soon? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
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