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The NBA on Friday sent a memo to all 30 teams regarding the rhetoric of the trade request made by Damian Lillard and his agent Aaron Goodwin. What does it mean for the Miami Heat's pursuit of the All-Star guard? Wes Goldberg and David Ramil break down every angle of the memo, who it is directed toward and how it impacts a trade for Lillard.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!PrizePicksFirst time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with promo code LOCKEDON. That’s PrizePicks.com – promo code; LOCKEDONFanDuelMake Every Moment More. Don’t miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 5

With the Miami Heat's pursuit of Damian Lillard still at an impasse, it's clear the Portland Trail Blazers don’t want Tyler Herro and are waiting for Miami to make a better offer. Could the Heat make a cleaner offer that doesn’t even include Herro or involve a third team? Wes Goldberg and David Ramil break down what that could look like and if the Heat can win with a backcourt of Lillard and Herro. Plus, is there growing concern that Lillard could change him mind and return to Portland?Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!PrizePicksFirst time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with promo code LOCKEDON. That’s PrizePicks.com – promo code; LOCKEDONFanDuelMake Every Moment More. Don’t miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.

Are the Miami Heat already contenders even if they don't trade for Damian Lillard? If so, what can the rotation look like without Lillard? Plus, Wes Goldberg and David Ramil take a look at where the Heat place in ESPN's power rankings and ask if Bam Adebayo is being overlooked as a Defensive Player of the Year candidate.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!PrizePicksFirst time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with promo code LOCKEDON. That’s PrizePicks.com – promo code; LOCKEDONFanDuelMake Every Moment More. Don’t miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789

Wes Goldberg returns from a friend's wedding where he had conversations about Damian Lillard with Portland Trail Blazers fans IRL. Then Wes and David Ramil discuss what Jaylen Brown's supermax extension means for the East and the Miami Heat before going back in time to change the outcome of any of the Heat's NBA Finals losses.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!PrizePicksFirst time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with promo code LOCKEDON. That’s PrizePicks.com – promo code; LOCKEDONFanDuelMake Every Moment More. Don’t miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-8

On the heels of Lionel Messi's introduction for Inter Miami, Wes Goldberg and David Ramil use the opportunity to rank the biggest stars in South Florida sports. Where do Jimmy Butler, Tua Tagovailoa, Tyreek Hill and others rank?Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!PrizePicksFirst time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with promo code LOCKEDON. That’s PrizePicks.com – promo code; LOCKEDONFanDuelMake Every Moment More. Don’t miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksga

As the Miami Heat wait on a resolution to the Damian Lillard trade request, what other business needs attending to? Wes Goldberg and David Ramil ask and answer Miami's biggest non-Lillard questions, including who starts at power forward, if Kyle Lowry will be on the team next season, if they should sign Christian Wood and how they fill out the rest of the roster.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!PrizePicksFirst time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with promo code LOCKEDON. That’s PrizePicks.com – promo code; LOCKEDONFanDuelMake Every Moment More. Don’t miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STE

Jimmy Butler made another championship prediction, saying this is the Miami Heat's year during a recent interview. What makes this prediction different than ones in the past? Wes Goldberg and David Ramil discuss. Plus, they debate which Big 3 fits better between LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh versus Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo and Damian Lillard. Finally, they say goodbye to Omer Yurtseven, give a Lillard update and ask if Joel Embiid is really just trolling.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!PrizePicksFirst time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with promo code LOCKEDON. That’s PrizePicks.com – promo code; LOCKEDONFanDuelMake Every Moment More. Don’t miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gamblin

Is Dan Le Batard right when he says ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski's reporting on Damian Lillard has been one-sided in favor of the Trail Blazers, and did Le Batard willingly help spread the Miami Heat and Pat Riley's response to the stalemate? Wes Goldberg and David Ramil read between the lines of the latest reporting. Then they discuss Orlando Robinson and more of the Heat's Summer League standouts, plus Jimmy Butler dating Shakira.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!PrizePicksFirst time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with promo code LOCKEDON. That’s PrizePicks.com – promo code; LOCKEDONFanDuelMake Every Moment More. Don’t miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit

How much should the Miami Heat be willing to give up in an effort to expedite the Damian Lillard trade? Wes Goldberg and David Ramil break down the options and what the Heat hope to accomplish. Plus, Paul Pierce weighs in on the Heat's ceiling with Lillard, Goran Dragic hints at his Miami return and Wes and David uncover a grand media conspiracy.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!PrizePicksFirst time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with promo code LOCKEDON. That’s PrizePicks.com – promo code; LOCKEDONFanDuelMake Every Moment More. Don’t miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTE

The Miami Heat and Portland Trail Blazers appear to be at an impasse when it comes to Damian Lillard, but Pelicans general manager David Griffin says the best thing for the Blazers is to get more teams involved and "for the noise to be as loud as possible." Wes Goldberg and David Ramil ask if Portland can really get more teams involved to drive up the price for Lillard. Then they discuss teams that could trade for Tyler Herro and reveal their NBA offseason Emmy awards.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!BirddogsGo to birddogs.com/LOCKEDONNBA or enter promo code LOCKEDONNBA for a free Yeti style tumbler. You won’t want to take your birddogs off we promise you.IbottaRight now, Ibotta is offering our listeners $5 just for trying Ibotta by using the code MLB when you register.Just go to the App Store or Google Play store and download the FREE Ibotta app and use code LOCKED.BetterHelpThis episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/LOCKEDONNBA for 10% off you

Is NBA free agency boring? We take a look at some of the league's problems with free agency and player empowerment before getting to the latest Miami Heat news regarding Dwyane Wade, Allen Iverson, Dion Waiters and flopping. Then Wes Goldberg and David Ramil ask if the Heat should get out of the whale-hunting business for good if they miss out on Damian Lillard.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!BirddogsGo to birddogs.com/LOCKEDONNBA or enter promo code LOCKEDONNBA for a free Yeti style tumbler. You won’t want to take your birddogs off we promise you.IbottaRight now, Ibotta is offering our listeners $5 just for trying Ibotta by using the code MLB when you register.Just go to the App Store or Google Play store and download the FREE Ibotta app and use code LOCKED.BetterHelpThis episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/LOCKEDONNBA for 10% off your first month and get on your way to being your best self.PrizePicksFirst time users can receive a 100% insta

Blazers GM Joe Cronin said that a Damian Lillard trade could take months to complete in order to get the return from the Miami Heat that he’s looking for. Wes Goldberg and David Ramil break down Cronin's comments and discuss how long a Lillard trade could realistically take. Then they look at some of the Summer League standouts that could earn a two-way contract with the Heat.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!BirddogsGo to birddogs.com/LOCKEDONNBA or enter promo code LOCKEDONNBA for a free Yeti style tumbler. You won’t want to take your birddogs off we promise you.IbottaRight now, Ibotta is offering our listeners $5 just for trying Ibotta by using the code MLB when you register.Just go to the App Store or Google Play store and download the FREE Ibotta app and use code LOCKED.BetterHelpThis episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/LOCKEDONNBA for 10% off your first month and get on your way to being your best self.PrizePicksFirst time users can recei

From Summer League in Las Vegas, David Ramil catches up with Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic about what he learned during his rookie season, his development going into Year 2 and being involved in trade rumors for Damian Lillard.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!BirddogsGo to birddogs.com/LOCKEDONNBA or enter promo code LOCKEDONNBA for a free Yeti style tumbler. You won’t want to take your birddogs off we promise you.IbottaRight now, Ibotta is offering our listeners $5 just for trying Ibotta by using the code MLB when you register.Just go to the App Store or Google Play store and download the FREE Ibotta app and use code LOCKED.BetterHelpThis episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/LOCKEDONNBA for 10% off your first month and get on your way to being your best self.PrizePicksFirst time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with promo code LOCKEDON. That’s PrizePicks.com – promo code; LOCKEDONFanDuelMake Every Moment More. Don’t

When do we expect Damian Lillard to get traded, and do the Miami Heat have a Plan B if it doesn't happen? Could they still mend fences with Tyler Herro? Wes Goldberg and David Ramil open up the mailbag to answer these questions, plus more on the best remaining free agent fits, most important role players to keep in a Dame trade, Caleb Martin's future and more.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!BirddogsGo to birddogs.com/LOCKEDONNBA or enter promo code LOCKEDONNBA for a free Yeti style tumbler. You won’t want to take your birddogs off we promise you.IbottaRight now, Ibotta is offering our listeners $5 just for trying Ibotta by using the code MLB when you register.Just go to the App Store or Google Play store and download the FREE Ibotta app and use code LOCKED.BetterHelpThis episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/LOCKEDONNBA for 10% off your first month and get on your way to being your best self.PrizePicksFirst time users can receive a 100% instant

The Miami Heat remain focused on Damian Lillard but have yet to make progress in trade talks with the Portland Trail Blazers. What are the next steps as the NBA descends on Las Vegas for Summer League? Wes Goldberg and David Ramil report from Las Vegas with the latest. Plus, can Orlando Robinson challenge for the backup center job behind Bam Adebayo, and are we starting to warm up to the NBA's in-season tournament?Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!BirddogsGo to birddogs.com/LOCKEDONNBA or enter promo code LOCKEDONNBA for a free Yeti style tumbler. You won’t want to take your birddogs off we promise you.IbottaRight now, Ibotta is offering our listeners $5 just for trying Ibotta by using the code MLB when you register.Just go to the App Store or Google Play store and download the FREE Ibotta app and use code LOCKED.BetterHelpThis episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/LOCKEDONNBA for 10% off your first month and get on your way to being your best se

The discourse around Damian Lillard's trade request to the Miami Heat has gotten heated, and NBA Insider, Action Network writer and Twitter provocateur Matt Moore (@HPBasketball) joins the show to dissect a muddy conversation and give his takes on Lillard's agent saying through the media that "He wants to play in Miami, period." We also talk about superteams, the national media's coverage of negotiations, Heat fans, and Tyler Herro's trade value. David Ramil tries not to lose it. Wes Goldberg tries to keep everyone calm.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!BetterHelpThis episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/LOCKEDONNBA for 10% off your first month and get on your way to being your best self. PrizePicksFirst time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with promo code LOCKEDON. That’s PrizePicks.com – promo code; LOCKEDONFanDuelMake Every Moment More. Don’t miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in

Why haven't the Miami Heat and Portland Trail Blazers agreed on a deal for Damian Lillard, and could Portland really trade him elsewhere? Wes Goldberg and David Ramil are joined by Howard Beck to discuss the latest intel and why Lillard to Miami "isn't a lock." Then, is Tyler Herro being undervalued, and what teams could get involved as a third team in a deal.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!BetterHelpThis episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/LOCKEDONNBA for 10% off your first month and get on your way to being your best self. PrizePicksFirst time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with promo code LOCKEDON. That’s PrizePicks.com – promo code; LOCKEDONFanDuelMake Every Moment More. Don’t miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets

In the Miami Heat's first Summer League game, rookie Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Nikola Jovic shined. Should the Heat still include them in a Damian Lillard trade? Plus, is it worth taking on Ben Simmons in order to complete a Lillard deal? Wes Goldberg and David Ramil get together to discuss the latest.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!BetterHelpThis episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/LOCKEDONNBA for 10% off your first month and get on your way to being your best self. PrizePicksFirst time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with promo code LOCKEDON. That’s PrizePicks.com – promo code; LOCKEDONFanDuelMake Every Moment More. Don’t miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sport

What are the sticking points in the Miami Heat's pursuit of Damian Lillard, and what could hold up negotiations after finding a third team to take Tyler Herro? Wes Goldberg and David Ramil discuss the latest regarding Lillard, take a look at the top remaining free agents and break down Thomas Bryant's fit in Miami.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!BetterHelpThis episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/LOCKEDONNBA for 10% off your first month and get on your way to being your best self. PrizePicksFirst time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with promo code LOCKEDON. That’s PrizePicks.com – promo code; LOCKEDONFanDuelMake Every Moment More. Don’t miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply.

Damian Lillard has issued his trade request from the Portland Trail Blazers, and the Miami Heat are his preferred destination. Can the Heat pull off a deal, and what could it cost? Are there other teams that can beat Miami's best offer? Wes Goldberg and David Ramil have the latest on the Lillard negotiations. Plus, they take a look at what the Heat lost in Gabe Vincent and Max Strus leaving in free agency, and gained with the additions of Josh Richardson and Thomas Bryant.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!BetterHelpThis episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/LOCKEDONNBA for 10% off your first month and get on your way to being your best self. PrizePicksFirst time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with promo code LOCKEDON. That’s PrizePicks.com – promo code; LOCKEDONFanDuelMake Every Moment More. Don’t miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON.FAND