Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard reportedly prefers trade to Miami Heat

• Seven-time All-Star has requested trade from Portland
• Veteran scorer has generated interest from Heat and Nets
• Lillard reportedly prefers Miami but price will be steep

Damian Lillard has said repeatedly that he wants to contend for a championship. After 11 years in Portland, he has decided he needs to move elsewhere to make that happen.

Lillard asked the Trail Blazers for a trade, a move that will end the seven-time All-Star's tenure with that team, two people familiar with the matter said Saturday. The team later confirmed that Lillard had made the request.