The future of Damian Lillard continues to be a hot topic around the NBA, with many anticipating the eventual completion of a blockbuster deal to send the Trail Blazers star to the Heat. And, while the expected deal has yet to occur, rumblings around the team indicate that could soon change, according to Aaron J. Fentress of The Oregonian.
Appearing on the latest episode of The Oregonian's “Blazer Focused” podcast, Fentress reported that Portland and Miami are “pretty close” on the framework of a trade to send Lillard to South Beach as negotiations continue.
After labeling his report as “informed analysis” based on conversations he’s had with sources, Fentress noted that the draft compensation remains the biggest hang up for both sides. Per Fentress, Miami has three of the minimum four first-round picks the Blazers want in a Lillard deal, with Heat guard Tyler Herro among the young players that could be flipped for another first-round pick after a trade.
