Early in the offseason, the Miami Heat were riding high with Damian Lillard listing them as his preferred destination. Crickex Affiliate experts noted that after reaching the Eastern Conference Finals three times and the NBA Finals twice in the past four seasons, Miami’s proven track record gave them the confidence to go all-in. But what works on the hardwood doesn’t always translate to the boardroom. Despite their aggressive reputation on the court, Miami’s front office seemed passive and reactive during negotiations with the Portland Trail Blazers. Determined to create room…