Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard has officially submitted a trade request, with the Miami Heat identified as his top destination. According to Bangladesh Cricket Live sources, the Brooklyn Nets are also in pursuit, but Miami remains his clear preference. Although Lillard does not hold a no-trade clause, his desire to join the Heat is firm and direct. Trail Blazers GM Joe Cronin released a statement following the request, emphasizing the team’s longstanding hope that Lillard would stay, but acknowledging his wish to move on.

Cronin affirmed that Portland’s focus remains on building a winning team, and the front office will pursue a trade package that best serves the franchise’s future. Bangladesh Cricket Live analysts note that while Lillard is fixated on Miami, the Blazers are casting a wider net, hoping to attract star-level assets beyond just what the Heat can offer.

Reports suggest that the Heat will lead their offer with guard Tyler Herro, potentially including Duncan Robinson and multiple future draft picks. However, the team is reluctant to include forward Caleb Martin in any deal. Meanwhile, Portland may attempt to include center Jusuf Nurkić in the trade to further balance salary and retool the roster.

From Portland’s perspective, the goal is to secure a return centered around young talent and draft flexibility. Cronin has made it clear that the Heat will not gain any leverage simply because Lillard prefers them. The Blazers intend to remain patient, knowing that a rushed deal may limit their long-term upside. Drafting Scoot Henderson with the No. 3 pick—a guard with a skillset overlapping Lillard’s—already signaled the start of a rebuild in Rip City.

For Miami, this moment has been months in the making. The Heat have been quietly clearing cap space and reshaping their backcourt, preparing for a major move. Bangladesh Cricket Live sources confirm that Lillard has already communicated with multiple Heat players in recent days, fueling speculation that a mutual interest has been established.

While the trade may not happen overnight, all signs point to Miami pushing hard to land Lillard and Portland holding firm until the price is right. As the first major domino of the offseason falls, the NBA’s trade market has officially come alive.