A league source told Hoopswire about the Heat's level of interest in Damian Lillard before his decision to return to the Trail Blazers.

Sam Amico of Amico Hoops later reported that the Miami Heat never really contemplated signing veteran guard Damian Lillard in

ESPN’s Shams Charania on Thursday reported the nine-time All-Star point guard was rejoining the Portland Trail Blazers on a three-year, $42 million contract. Lillard spent his first 11 NBA seasons in Portland before playing the last two in Milwaukee.