Rumor: Knicks and Heat Among Lillard's Preferred Trade Destinations

As the news of Damian Lillard's impending trade demand takes hold, two teams that are among those that have risen to the top of his wish list, according to sources, are the New York Knicks and Miami Heat.

Can confirm that the #Knicks are high on Damian Lillard's wishlist if he gets traded. Per source to @HoopAnalysisNet, the Miami #Heat are another team he is intrigued by. https://t.co/VrMUmzO7xv
— Evan Massey (@massey_evan) July 16, 2021

Sports Illustrated's Grant Afseth first dropped the word that his sources tell him the Knicks are appealing to Lillard as a trade destination. The iconic New York franchise has finally shown signs of coming to life, with a playoff appearance this season, a rising star in Julius Randle, and a respected head coach in Tom Thibodeau.

The Miami Heat were named next, and they already have an "in", as Heat center Bam Adebayo is Lillard's teammate for the next month on Team USA.

Yet there are two other teams speculated to be on his list of preferred destinations.

Damian Lillard has officially requested a trade from the Portland Trailblazers, per source.

Knicks, Lakers, Heat, and Warriors are the four teams Lillard’s interested in. #LakeShow #RipCity #NBATwitter #Dubnation pic.twitter.com/e1t7O3DThe
— Landon Buford (@LandonBuford) July 16, 2021