As the NBA season approaches, point guard Damian Lillard remains with the Trail Blazers despite requesting a trade in the offseason. While the Heat are still Lillard’s primary choice, the two teams have not come close to agreeing to deal.
If a trade does get done between the Portland and Miami, it is likely that Heat guard Tyler Herro will be a core piece heading to the Blazers. However, the two sides may differ in opinion over how valuable Herro is on the court.
For Marc J. Spears, Herro is being undervalued in the public. The ESPN insider explained his position on The Oregonian‘s Sports by Northwest podcast: