NBA insiders report that the Trail Blazers are an in ‘urgent process’ to send Damian Lillard to the Heat

The biggest rumor this offseason has been Damian Lillard possibly being traded to the Miami Heat. This has been speculated for months now. It became even more realistic when he requested a trade from the Trail Blazers less than two weeks ago. Lillard has not been shy that he wants to play for the Heat. […]

Zach Wolpin  •  10 Jul 2023
Trail Blazers demanding four first-round picks, two quality players for Damian Lillard

The Portland Trail Blazers are seeking four first-round draft picks and two quality players in a Damian Lillard trade. For the organization to receive such compensation in a package, a three-team trade is the most logical. The seven-time All-Star prefers a trade to the Miami Heat. “[Agent Spencer] Goodwin added that in no way does […]

James Foglio  •  07 Jul 2023
League insiders say that the Thunder and Nets are reportedly interested in Miami’s Caleb Martin this offseason

In the postseason, players that are not as well-known have the chance to make a name for themselves. This was true for Miami’s Caleb Martin in the 2023 playoffs. He had an up-and-down regular season but was able to give Miami elite production in the postseason. Miami made it all the way to the NBA […]

Zach Wolpin  •  07 Jul 2023
Brooklyn wants to trade away Ben Simmons in a three-team deal that would send Damian Lillard to Miami

Arguably the biggest move in the 2023 offseason is still yet to happen. Portland’s Damian Lillard requested a trade from the team over the weekend. His preferred destination is the Miami Heat. To facilitate this trade, insiders say it will be a three-team deal. Along with the Blazers and Heat, the Brooklyn Nets are involved. […]

Zach Wolpin  •  05 Jul 2023
Clippers, Timberwolves, Pelicans, and Celtics interested in Damian Lillard

The Los Angeles Clippers, Minnesota Timberwolves, New Orleans Pelicans, and Boston Celtics are interested in trading for Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, according to sources. “The Clippers reached out to Portland and tried to see if there’s a way that they can get into that sweepstakes,” TNT NBA Insider Chris Haynes told Marc Stein […]

James Foglio  •  03 Jul 2023
Gabe Vincent rejected Heat’s offer worth $8 million per season

Gabe Vincent has turned down an offer from the Miami Heat worth about $8 million per season, according to sources. Vincent, 27, was presented a new contract comparable to the structure of Caleb Martin’s three-year deal. This means the fourth-year pro will likely test the open market in free agency. Heat G.M. Andy Elisburg is trying […]

James Foglio  •  30 Jun 2023
NBA Rumors: Pacers considering three-year, $48 million offer for Max Strus

According to the latest NBA rumors, the Indiana Pacers are weighing a potential three-year contract in the $48 million range for Miami Heat forward Max Strus. The 6-foot-5 wing is an unrestricted free agent. A double-digit, multi-year deal would be a first for the DePaul product. In August 2021, Strus signed a two-year, $3.42 million […]

James Foglio  •  27 Sep 2023
NBA Rumors: Heat targeting Mavericks center Christian Wood

Per the latest NBA rumors, the Miami Heat are interested in signing Dallas Mavericks center Christian Wood. Last June, the Houston Rockets traded Wood to the Mavericks for Sterling Brown, Trey Burke, Marquese Chriss, Boban Marjanovic, and Wendell Moore Jr. Dallas and Houston also received a trade exception. NBA free agency begins this Friday, June […]

James Foglio  •  27 Sep 2023
League insiders say unrestricted free agent Max Strus has been linked to three Eastern Conference teams

This offseason is an important one for the Miami Heat. They’ve fallen short in the NBA Finals in two of the last four seasons. Pat Riley knows that changes need to be made to the roster. Max Strus is an unrestricted free agent this offseason and his time in Miami could be over. He’s been […]

Zach Wolpin  •  28 Jun 2023