Lillard requested a trade out of Portland in 2023, with the Heat being his preferred destination. However, he was ultimately dealt to Milwaukee in a blockbuster three team trade that would give Giannis Antetokounmpo another top player to play with.

A new report from a pair of Portland Trail Blazers insiders claims Damian Lillard never wanted to be traded to

Damian Lillard turned a difficult situation after being waived by the Milwaukee Bucks into a great feel-good story with his return to the Portland Trail Blazers.

The Bucks signed Myles Turner to a four-year deal, but they also had to waive and stretch Damian Lillard in the process. Lillard had spent the past two seasons with the Bucks, but his pairing with Antetokounmpo saw limited success, with injuries playing a massive role.