The little-known reason why Damian Lillard pushed for Portland return
The nine-time NBA All-Star is heading back to the Portland Trail Blazers, that team that took drafted him in 2012.
en.as.comDamian Lillard is back with the Portland Trail Blazers on a multi-year deal, marking a reunion after his stint with Milwaukee. He’s expected to miss time early as he rehabs from a torn Achilles suffered in the 2025 playoffs. [cite ][cite ][cite ]
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If you’d like, I can pull a concise timeline of the key milestones (announcement date, contract terms, Achilles rehab milestones, and expected return window) with short summaries and linked sources.
The nine-time NBA All-Star is heading back to the Portland Trail Blazers, that team that took drafted him in 2012.
en.as.comAfter two seasons in Milwaukee, Damian Lillard returns to Portland with a torn Achilles and confidence in his future.
www.espn.com.sgLillard and the Blazers are close to a three-year contract, where he would spend this season recovering from a torn Achilles.
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