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When the Portland Trail Blazers first spoke with the Miami Heat on a potential Damian Lillard trade, they asked for either Jimmy Butler or Bam Adebayo back in return. The Blazers and Heat had multiple conversations in July, but sources say the two sides never engaged in substantive negotiations. The Heat believed the Blazers had little interest in engaging on a trade with … [Read more...] about Blazers Asked Heat For Either Jimmy Butler Or Bam Adebayo Be Included In Damian Lillard Trade

Damian Lillard communicated to the Portland Trail Blazers that he was willing to be patient and let the season play out if it meant he could eventually be traded to the Miami Heat. Lillard has been working out at the Blazers' practice facility over the past two weeks, interacting with players and coaches. Joe Cronin expressed skepticism about Lillard beginning training camp … [Read more...] about Damian Lillard Expanded Trade List To Bucks, Nets While Resisting Raptors

The Milwaukee Bucks are interested in signing Cameron Payne, sources tell Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports. Payne was waived by the San Antonio Spurs this offseason following his trade from the Phoenix Suns. The Bucks lack depth at point guard behind the newly acquired Damian Lillard. … [Read more...] about Bucks Interested In Cameron Payne

Khris Middleton said that he plans to play in the Milwaukee Bucks' regular season opener on October 26. "That's the plan. I mean, sometimes things change, but so far, I've been on pace with everything that I've been doing, so we'll go over the schedule again, see where I'm at, see how I feel. Just keep tracking things that way. I don't want to set a hard date of when I'll be … [Read more...] about Khris Middleton Says He’s ‘On Pace’ For Regular Season Opener

Trade discussions between Jon Horst and Joe Cronin involving Damian Lillard began in early July, reported Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Horst was adamant about keeping the discussions a secret as he didn't want the Blazers to use Jrue Holiday as leverage in other negotiations. The Blazers, who were looking to acquire Deandre Ayton even before trading Lillard, kept the Suns and … [Read more...] about Trade Talks Between Jon Horst, Joe Cronin Over Damian Lillard Started In July