It’s been known all along the Miami Heat were Lillard’s preferred trade destination with the two sides at a stalemate all summer.

Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/rahathuq/2023/09/28/potential-dominoes-avoided-for-houston-rockets-with-damian-lillard-trade-to-milwaukee/

Lillard’s 13 3-pointers were one shy of the NBA record set by Golden State’s Klay Thompson in 2018.

Source: https://chicago.suntimes.com/2023/2/27/23616409/damian-lillard-has-71-points-13-threes-as-blazers-beat-rockets

Lillard’s 71-point effort underscored his desire to make it work in Portland.

Source: https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/03/04/bob-raissman-fans-and-broadcasters-also-have-to-come-to-grips-with-mlbs-new-pitch-clock/

Richardson also addressed the Heat holding off on reissuing his previous Heat No. 0 (Lillard’s number).

Source: https://www.sun-sentinel.com/2023/09/23/ira-winderman-the-summer-of-lillard-with-enough-chapters-to-fill-a-novel/

The Blazers have missed the playoffs in each of the last two seasons, and Damian Lillard’s days as an NBA superstar appear to be numbered.

Source: https://brobible.com/sports/article/damian-lillard-trade-after-nba-draft/

With Lillard’s exceptional talent and proven track record, the Raptors see an opportunity to fill the void left by VanVleet and strengthen their roster significantly.

Source: https://www.baltimoregaylife.com/raptors-leading-the-trade-race-for-blazers-lillard-baltimoregaylife/