Damian Lillard: NBA star requests trade out of the Portland Trail Blazers

The Miami Heat are favorites after NBA player Damian Lillard asked to be traded from the Portland Trail Blazers. Despite having one of the best point guards in the league, Damian Lillard's Portland Trail Blazers have failed to make the playoffs for the previous two seasons, and speculation about his future in Portland has been rife for some time. On Saturday, Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium reported that the seven-time NBA All-Star has requested a trade from the franchise. "Breaking: Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard has requested a trade out of Portland, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium," Charania tweeted. "The Miami Heat and the Brooklyn Nets are among the leading suitors for one of the NBA's 75 Greatest Players ever."