The Miami Heat will wait patiently to see if Damian Lillard decides to seek a trade from the Portland Trail Blazers this offseason, sources tell Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald.

Lillard met with the Blazers on Monday and decided to give the front office more time to see if they can make roster upgrades to put them in a position of contention during the free agency period. While some teams took that development as one that will lead them to other options, the Heat view Lillard as "a player worth waiting for."

Lillard has already said he sees the Heat and Brooklyn Nets as two desirable teams to play for should he leave the Blazers.

Miami doesn't believe they are missing out on anything by waiting for Lillard. They will try to re-sign Gabe Vincent regardless of the Lillard situation. The Heat don't view Zach LaVine as an upgrade over Tyler Herro when factoring in the difference of salary and luxury tax.

The Heat won't need clarity until the end of August when they decide if they need to use the waive-and-stretch provision on Kyle Lowry or Victor Oladipo.