Warriors reportedly reach out to Damian Lillard

Great battles were fought between Stephen Curry and Damian Lillard during the second decade of the 21st century, when the Portland Trail Blazers and Golden State Warriors often met in the playoffs. Curry and his Warriors were generally one step ahead, mostly because they always had a stronger team. However, watching their shooting duels was a real treat for basketball fans. Now there are rumors that these two could reunite, but this time as teammates, and in their mature years.

Damian was recently fired by the Milwaukee Bucks, which became the most expensive firing in NBA history. The Bucks will have to pay him around 113 million dollars over the next five years, but they freed up space in the "celery cap" for new transfers. Lillard is now a free agent, although he will likely miss the entire next season due to injury, and is already receiving offers to join a team at the veteran minimum.

Regardless of everything, he is a basketball player that every team would like to have. A basketball player of top quality, calm hands and focus is the profile of a basketball player that every team would like to have in their roster.

A chance to return

As informed journalist Marc Spears from NBC reports, the Golden State Warriors were the first to show interest and have already contacted the 35-year-old playmaker. If everything goes according to plan, Lillard could play after the All-Star weekend and help the team fight for the playoffs. The nine-time All-Star is currently being targeted in his hometown, where he is wanted as a big addition.

In addition to the Warriors, the Miami Heat also expressed interest, but it seems that there is a greater chance that Dame will choose to return to Golden State. However, the negotiations are just beginning and a lot needs to be agreed before anything becomes official.

Last season, Lillard played 58 games in which he averaged 24.9 points, 4.7 rebounds and 7.1 assists. He suffered a serious injury in the first round of the East playoffs, against the Indiana Pacers, which affected his next season.