Damian Lillard is set to sign a three-year, $42 million deal to return to the Portland Trail Blazers, where he had spent 11 seasons. He is the franchise's all-time leading scorer. After being traded to the Milwaukee Bucks, Lillard averaged 24.6 points, 7.0 assists, and 4.6 rebounds before an Achilles injury cut his 2025 playoffs short. Milwaukee waived him in July, facilitating his return to Portland. Lillard's return follows a pattern in sports where numerous stars have rejoined their original teams after competing elsewhere.
Damian Lillard is finalizing a three-year, $42 million contract to return to the Portland Trail Blazers, having spent his first 11 NBA seasons with them.
Lillard holds the record for the most career points in franchise history at 19,376, before being traded to the Bucks before the 2023-24 season.
In Milwaukee, Lillard averaged 24.6 points, 7.0 assists, and 4.6 rebounds over two seasons before suffering an Achilles injury in the 2025 playoffs.
Lillard is among several stars in U.S. professional sports who have returned to their original teams after significant success elsewhere.
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