Stephen A. Smith called out the Portland Trail Blazers front office for how they’re handling Damian Lillard’s trade request.

According to Smith, Lillard has earned a “proper” departure from Portland and noted that the franchise has had more than enough time to make a deal. However, the Blazers have yet to seriously engage trade packages from Lillard’s preferred destination in the Miami Heat. Instead of making something work with the Heat, Blazers GM Joe Cronin said he’s willing to wait months until pulling the trigger on a deal. 

Smith spoke about the Blazers front office mishandling but also took issue with the backlash Lillard has received since requesting the trade.Â