What The Blazers Want In Potential Damian Lillard Trade

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Damian Lillard has made it clear that he would like to be traded, but the Portland Trail Blazers are in no rush to move him.

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Portland recognizes that Lillard is one of the best players in the NBA, and they want an appropriate return in a potential trade.

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According to CBS Sports, the Blazers have an idea of what they want to get if they decide to trade Lillard.

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Michael Kaskey-Blomain of CBS Sports says that the price tag for Lillard will be four first-round picks and two quality players for the team's rotation.

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That's in line with what other All-Stars have been traded for in recent years, including Rudy Gobert.

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The Timberwolves gave up a lot of draft capital and multiple players to land the multi-time Defensive Player of the Year last offseason.

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Lillard's agent says that the All-Star guard only wants to play for the Miami Heat, and he's prepared to do whatever he can to make that a reality.

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His agent says that he may choose to sit out if he's traded to any team that isn't Miami.

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