Miami Heat Reportedly Frustrated With Communication In Damian Lillard Trade Talks

Talks between the Miami Heat and Portland Trail Blazers have stalled concerning a trade for Damian Lillard.

And apparently some frustration is mounting.

The Heat and Blazers are struggling with communication as they work on a deal according to Chris Haynes of Bleacher Report. On the #thisleagueUNCUT podcast with NBA insider Marc Stein, Haynes said the Heat's lack of assets is creating the snag.

“Obviously, Miami doesn't have all the assets that Portland would want in a return for a Damian Lillard trade. So they want to know, `Ok, what do we have to get out there. What other teams do we have to get involved to make this work and so far the communication is just not there. That's making this situation rather frustrating on that side for Miami."

The Heat's best trade assets is Tyler Herro, so they are trying to find a third team to make it work. The Blazers have repeatedly said they are in no rush, meaning this could go on for a while. The problem for the Heat is the delay is stunting their ability to fill out the remainder of the roster.

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