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The offseason trade drama takes center stage again as the 2023-24 season opener is around the corner. The superstar contenders James Harden and Damian Lillard have had a roller coaster ride, finding a new home. Ever since they publicly expressed their wish to for a trade request, they failed to attract any contract. However, things seemed to be bright for the Portland Trail Blazers star, as fans decode Miami Heat star Tyler Herro’s recent message.

Several reports suggested that Lillard wanted a trade to the Heat. Fans and experts indulged in various debates regarding the space for the 6’2 point guard in the roster. However, Herro’s recent ‘No Friends’ message on his social media paved the way for a lot of assumptions from the Heat Nation. Especially after the rumors about Heat’s dying interest on the 7x NBA All-Star, Herro’s recent IG story came in as a moral booster for fans.

Did Tyler Herro open up chances for Damian Lillard?

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The teams gear up for the training camps in two weeks, and the front offices look to lock their roster before that. As Damian Lillard is yet to find a contract, all eyes are set for the upcoming trade update. Amid this drama, Heat star Tyler Herro dropped an IG story, which sparked an outrage among the Heat fans.

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Herro took to his IG story and shared a picture of himself from a private plane. However, it didn’t the intrigue fans, but the song which he added to the story definitely did. He added Rodwave’s Nostalgia song along with its lyrics. Following that, the leading sports media, Bleacher Report, shared a screenshot of a particular line and shared it on their X handle. The lyrics read, “Ain’t no friends in this business.” This was enough for the fans to build on it.

 

Music and Herro aren’t s0 far, in fact Jack Harlow made a song on friendship titled ‘Tyler Herro’ in 2020, exactly around the Heat’s Finals face off against the Los Angeles Lakers.

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Even though it’s social media upload, fans jumped into a trade confirmation.

Fans foresee Dame trade

In response to the BR’s tweet, fans swarmed the comments, making assumptions about Herro’s exit. While many debated on lack of roster space for Lillard in the Heat squad, 23-year-old star’s exit would definitely light up Lillard’s chances. One user said, Jimmy Butler told him to start heading to Portland. Bros already on an airplane.” Here are some reactions from fans.

 

 

Importantly, there isn’t any clarity on the reason behind Herro’s song choice. Moreover, fans have taken it on a lighter note.

 

 

 

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Nevertheless, the NBA world could soon expect a trade update coming their way.

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