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Miami Heat: Pass or pursue on 3 NBA trade rumors

By Jack Simone

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 12: Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers guards Duncan Robinson #55 of the Miami Heat at the Wells Fargo Center on January 12, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 76ers defeated the Heat 137-134. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 12: Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers guards Duncan Robinson #55 of the Miami Heat at the Wells Fargo Center on January 12, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 76ers defeated the Heat 137-134. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) /
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Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers dribbles with the ball in the first quarter against the Miami Heat (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images) /

Miami Heat pass or pursue on common NBA trade rumors:31 Damian Lillard

Damian Lillard has told the world that he wants to stay in Portland… for now. However, there was a brief moment in time this summer where he was seriously considering requesting a trade.

The Trailblazers are trying to do everything possible to put a great team around him. Despite this, their roster still doesn’t seem good enough to compete for a championship.

If that is truly what Lillard truly cares about the most, he might want to reconsider moving teams. If he requests a trade, the Heat should definitely take interest.

Adding Lillard to their team would instantly make them serious Finals contenders. He would elevate their ceiling to a whole other level.

The biggest issue with most of Lillard’s teams in Portland has been a lack of defense. Well, he certainly would not run into that issue in Miami.

Lillard would be able to focus all of his energy on offense, while the defense was still playing at an elite level. He would have more shooters than ever to work with and an All-Star-caliber center, too.

Next. 3 players who might not finish the season in Miami. dark

Though they don’t have many assets, the Miami Heat should definitely make an offer if Lillard becomes available at any point in time. That is a no-brainer.

Conclusion: Pursue

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