NBA Star Damian Lillard Drops Bombshell - Only Two Teams in His Radar!

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Damian Lillard will only report to training camps of the Portland Trail Blazers and the Miami Heat, shutting down trade hopes for other teams.

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Lillard's trade request still stands, but he is only willing to play for Portland or Miami.

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This is bad news for teams like the Toronto Raptors and Boston Celtics who were interested in acquiring Lillard.

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Lillard's desire to play for the Miami Heat has been well-known, despite the lack of action on his trade request.

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The NBA issued a warning to Lillard and his agent for communicating his preference to play for the Heat exclusively.

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Talks regarding Lillard's trade have been stagnant, and it's unclear if any significant discussions with other teams have taken place.

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The status of Lillard's future for the upcoming season remains a mystery, creating anticipation and uncertainty in the basketball world.

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