Damian Lillard, Portland Trail Blazers
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The Milwaukee Bucks waived Damian Lillard this offseason after he spent two years with the team from 2023 to 2025. When the Bucks first acquired Lillard, there were high expectations that he and Giannis Antetokounmpo would potentially bring the Bucks another title together.
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Celtics Wire on MSNWhat former Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday, Damian Lillard were really talking aboutThe pair were seen talking on-court when Boston played the Bucks last season, but the chat had little to do with a Blazers team-up.
The Portland Trail Blazers got franchise icon Damian Lillard to sign a new contract with the team as he returns to his roots. Lillard's family is based in Port
Marc Stein revealed the Celtics' level of interest in Ben Simmons after losing the Damian Lillard sweepstakes.
Injuries stood in the way both years as Antetokounmpo and Lillard battled ailments in the playoffs. The latter tore his Achilles tendon this past postseason, which brought an end to his time in Milwaukee and led to a reunion with the Portland Trail Blazers.
In celebration of the ink drying on his new contract, Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers hosted an introductory press conference on Monday evening, where the veteran point guard got real about his mindset after suffering a season-ending Achilles tear during the 2025 playoffs.