It does not appear Damian Lillard will be wearing a Minnesota Timberwolves jersey any time soon.
Aaron J. Fentress of The Oregonian shot down a trade idea floated by The Ringer’s Bill Simmons that would have seen the Wolves send Karl-Anthony Towns to the Blazers in exchange for Lillard.
The Miami Heat have been long viewed as Lillard’s preferred destination as his trade request nears a second month.
Lillard spent his first 11 NBA seasons in Portland but is angling for an exit as the Blazers embark on a rebuild period. No serious suitor besides Miami has emerged in trade talks, but the Heat’s offers to this point have been met with a cold shoulder by Portland.
Blazers general manager Joe Cronin told reporters he’s willing to take “months” on negotiations to land the correct deal for the franchise.
“I think what I’ve learned…
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