Miami gets replacements for Gabe Vincent and Max Strus with Buddy Hield and Jordan Nwora while getting an athletic Keon Johnson for more depth. Daniel Theis is additional size that Miami can employ behind Bam Adebayo if he steps out of the game. Damian Lillard completes the big trio that can help Miami get to the championship stage and hopefully win.

Portland gets Bennedict Mathurin and Myles Turner and heavy draft compensation in exchange for Damian Lillard while also being able to get a veteran presence in Kyle Lowry behind Scoot Henderson and getting some wing shooting with Aaron Nesmith. The draft compensation would be good for Portland to acquire more talent in the rebuild.

Indiana might be getting the shorter end of the stick here by giving up so much, but they get to pair Haliburton with Tyler Herro to create a formidable offensive pair. This is where I can see Indiana pulling out of the trade.