As trade talks between the Trail Blazers and Heat regarding Damian Lillard have stalled, rumors have surfaced about other teams potentially calling Portland about the point guard. The latest rumor involves the Raptors, who are reportedly “in the mix” for Lillard as the season approaches.
Lillard’s preference has reportedly been to play for a contender, as Miami won the Eastern Conference last year. Therefore, ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith doesn’t see Toronto as a logical option for the point guard.
“The reality is, he wants to be in a position where he can compete for a championship, if Toronto is an option, why not stay the hell in Portland?” Smith said on First Take. “It’s a waste of time to even think of going to the Toronto Raptors.”
