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The Philadelphia 76ers and Detroit Pistons discussed trades ahead of the deadline. Philadelphia was interested in adding Bojan Bogdanovic and Alec Burks, but they weren’t willing to trade Tobias Harris to do it.

Detroit’s interest in reuniting with Harris has been rumored for a while now. The Pistons could pursue Harris when he becomes a free agent this summer.

The Sixers couldn’t afford to give up Harris, as he’s a key player for them, especially in the wake of Joel Embiid’s knee surgery. Philadelphia could seek to work a new deal with Harris when he’s a free agent this summer.

Bogdanovic and Burks were ultimately traded to the New York Knicks. The Pistons received Quentin Grimes, two second-round picks and a collection of matching salaries from the Knicks in the deal.

Damian Lillard wants to be traded to the Miami Heat. That desire won’t change, even if the Portland Trail Blazers trade Lillard elsewhere. However, Lillard will show up to training camp for whatever team he’s on, despite his desire to play in Miami.

After a report surfaced that said Lillard would only report to camp for either Portland or Miami, there’s new reporting that says that’s false. While Lillard will still push for a trade to the Heat if traded to another team, he will report to that team and take part in whatever activities the team wants.

That stance includes if Lillard is still a member of the Trail Blazers when camp opens on October 3. Lillard will report to Portland’s camp, but it will be up to the Blazers as to how they choose to handle his participation this preseason.