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Having played the entirety of his career with the Portland Trail Blazers so far, Damian Lillard has finally requested a trade. Lillard making it clear that he will not be a part of a rebuild will be donning a new jersey soon.

The most likely spot where Lillard might land is with the Miami Heat. After the news made rounds on social media of Dame Dolla requesting a trade, current Showtime reporter Rachel Nichols went to her Instagram to react to the news.

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She uploaded a picture of Damian Lillard with a caption that stated, ?This may be the cleanest trade request I?ve ever seen – I mean, is anyone unhappy @damianlillard asked for a trade from the #Blazers??

?Even my Portland friends seem to be saying versions of ?he did everything he could? and that they wish him the best trying to go win a title somewhere else. (Which is classy btw).?

After spending 11 seasons with the Blazers, fans will finally get to see Lillard play elsewhere.

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After the Portland Trail Blazers drafted Scoot Henderson, Damian Lillard was clear on not wanting to be part of a rebuild. However, the team ended up giving huge contracts to players like Jerami Grant.

Having waited for quite some time, Lillard finally requested a trade and will most likely be going to a team that he desires. But according to the reports circulating on social media, the Miami Heat are the team that is expected to pursue Lillard the most.

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Damian Lillard gave it his all to the city of Portland and did his best trying to bring a championship to the Blazers. His loyalty spoke volumes in an era where players don?t feel too strongly about it. It will be interesting to?see where Lillard finally lands.