Damian Lillard was on the trading block this year and is probably one of the most-talked NBA stars. Finally, the sharpshooter has found his destination, the Milwaukee Bucks.
As this week began, it was expected that the Lillard might join hands with the Miami Heat. According to an NBA Insider, the Lillard trade deal chapter has been closed. And it is closed for good. Here’s why!
Miami Heat President Pat Riley Reveals Why Damian Lillard Trade Never Happened
According to the Miami Heat’s President, Pat Riley, the Damian Lillard trade was never going to take place. This is due to the fact that the Heat was not ready to part ways with their potential star, Tyler Herro.
Tyler Herro was on the trading block, and the trade rumors were suggesting that Herro could be traded anytime soon. However, the insider news suggests the opposite.
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Pat Riley Denies Trading Tyler Herro for Damian Lillard
According to Riley, they were not ready to move Herro for Lillard. The organization was ready to move other players on the rosters, but not Herro.
However, some people believe the opposite. They believe that Riley is lying and trying to damage control. As per reports, Pat Riley is trying to fix his relationship with Tyler Herro. Riley’s relationship with Herro was strained after the trade rumors.
Was Damian Lillard Ever Really Going to Be Traded to the Miami Heat?
With this discussion, a question that arises in every fan’s mind is whether or not there was ever a chance that the Miami Heat was going to trade for Damian Lillard. With such statements, it seems that the Lillard trade was highly unlikely.
