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Damian Lillard Returns to Blazers with $42M Deal

7/18/2025

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Damian Lillard is making a heartfelt return to the Portland Trail Blazers with a three-year, $42 million contract. Despite a torn Achilles tendon sidelining him for the upcoming season, the nine-time All-Star remains a beloved figure in Portland, where he spent 11 impactful seasons before a short chapter with the Milwaukee Bucks.

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Damian Lillard is making a heartfelt return to the Portland Trail Blazers with a three-year, $42 million contract. Despite a torn Achilles tendon sidelining him for the upcoming season, the nine-time All-Star remains a beloved figure in Portland, where he spent 11 impactful seasons before a short chapter with the Milwaukee Bucks.