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The Portland Trail Blazers have had an eventful month, from the drafting of Yang Hansen to the return of Damian Lillard in free agency at the end of Summer League. Portland appears to be a team on the rise, especially as their young talent continues to develop and Lillard rehabs his torn Achilles injury. Yang […]

On the latest episode of The Bill Simmons Podcast, sports media personality Bill Simmons voiced his support for a growing conspiracy theory surrounding the Portland Trail Blazers’ selection of Yang Hansen with the 16th pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. The discussion comes as the Trail Blazers continue to navigate an ownership transition following the […]

After four consecutive seasons of missing the playoffs entirely, the Portland Trail Blazers are ready to compete yet again. General manager Joe Cronin said as much when he declared that it’s winning time for the Blazers — and their moves this offseason certainly suggest that they’re gearing up for a push despite being in the […]

The Milwaukee Bucks shocked the NBA world when they signed Myles Turner to a four-year deal. When Milwaukee revealed that they waived and stretched Damian Lillard to do so, the shock increased. With the freedom to pick his next destination, the All-Star point guard decided to head back to the Portland Trail Blazers. His decision […]

Damian Lillard returned to where it all started for him, as he signed back with the Portland Trail Blazers after being waived and stretched by the Milwaukee Bucks. The star guard’s tenure with the Bucks came to an end after only two seasons, and it happened after tearing his Achilles during the first round of […]

The Portland Trail Blazers entered the 2025 offseason coming off a brutal 2024-25 campaign, finishing with just 36 wins and sitting near the bottom of the Western Conference standings. The season saw extended absences for young cornerstone Scoot Henderson, inconsistency from Shaedon Sharpe, and a lack of veteran leadership following the post-Lillard era. For a […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have spoken out for the first time about Damian Lillard’s return to the Portland Trail Blazers following his release earlier this offseason. According to a report from Keith Smith of Spotrac, a Bucks front office executive and a team coach shared candid remarks during NBA 2K26 Summer League in Las Vegas, where […]

After two seasons with the Milwaukee Bucks, Damian Lillard is back to where many believe he truly belongs — with the Portland Trail Blazers. Lillard could have tried to go to another team, one that is built better to win an NBA championship as soon as the 2025-26 NBA season, but he opted to return […]

Much has been made about Damian Lillard’s exit from the Milwaukee Bucks. After two ill-fated seasons with the Bucks, Dame returns to the Portland Trail Blazers after Milwaukee decided to stretch the remaining of his contract, worth $113 million, over the next five years. The nine-time All-Star returns to his former team amidst consistent concern […]

Damian Lillard is back to where it all started, as the future Basketball Hall of Famer decided to return to the Portland Trail Blazers after a stint with the Milwaukee Bucks. Unlike when he first arrived on the team, Lillard is now the grizzled veteran brimming with experience and advice he can impart to his […]

Chauncey Billups is happy to reunite with Damian Lillard after the latter made his return to the Portland Trail Blazers. He is even looking forward to having the reunion elevate the next generation. Billups was Lillard’s coach from 2021 to 2023 for two seasons. This was before the Trail Blazers traded the latter to the […]

Damian Lillard made it clear about his decision to return to the Portland Trail Blazers. Lillard has been away from the Trail Blazers since the 2023 offseason. They traded him to the Milwaukee Bucks as it was clear to them that they needed to rebuild the roster for the future. However, the two parties reunite […]

The Portland Trail Blazers are clearly on the upswing. They seemed to figure something out in the middle of the season when they were threatening to push for a spot in the play-in tournament before they faded late and finished with a 36-46 record. This offseason, it’s clear that the Blazers are looking to take […]

In one of the most feel-good stories of the offseason, the Portland Trail Blazers have reunited with Damian Lillard after two years of being apart. After the Milwaukee Bucks decided to waive and stretch Lillard’s contract to open up the space to sign Myles Turner, Lillard angled for a move back home, and he got […]

In a bombshell turn of events two years ago, Damian Lillard requested a trade from the Portland Trail Blazers after 11 seasons with the franchise. The Blazers were rebuilding at that point, and Lillard, who was entering his age-33 season, wanted to leave for a shot at competing for a championship. Lillard specifically wanted to […]

As they say, home is where the heart is, and Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green and Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard would definitely agree. Lillard is back in Rip City after being waived and stretched by the Milwaukee Bucks. While he’s likely to sit out the upcoming season due to an Achilles injury, […]

As the NBA world reacts to Portland Blazers guard Damian Lillard’s surprising reunion with the team that drafted him in 2012, one of his newest teammates, Scoot Henderson, is reportedly looking forward to Lillard’s arrival. With the nine-time All-Star ruled out for most of next season due to a ruptured Achilles, Henderson will have an […]

There is no denying that Damian Lillard loves the Portland Trail Blazers following his decision to reunite with the team in free agency, but the organization certainly made it difficult for him to refuse its offer. Owners do not typically award a three-year, $42 million contract to a 35-year-old recovering from a torn Achilles tendon […]

It was always a given that Bradley Beal would sign with the Los Angeles Clippers. All intel across the NBA at Summer League in Las Vegas indicated that this deal would be finalized before the Phoenix Suns even agreed to their buyout with Beal, and sure enough, that is what happened. However, Beal wasn’t the […]

Damian Lillard is unlikely to get back on the court before the 2026-27 NBA campaign, but he has already returned home. Following a painful end to last season and a brutal beginning to the summer, the nine-time All-Star is rekindling his romance with the Portland Trail Blazers. The two sides were on a mutual break […]

All-Star point guard Damian Lillard shocked the NBA when he decided to return to the Portland Trail Blazers on a three-year, $42 million contract. But, one NBA analyst felt it was a reunion that was two years in the making. ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins recently spoke about Lillard’s choice on First Take, and provided a clear […]

Yang Hansen is wasting no time showing he belongs in Portland. During an interview at the 2K26 NBA Summer League, the Trail Blazers rookie center tapped his wrist in a confident nod to Damian Lillard’s signature celebration, declaring he is ready for Dame Time. It was a small gesture with big meaning, capturing his excitement […]

Damian Lillard is officially back in Portland — and this time, it’s not just about basketball. After two years away and a brief stint with the Milwaukee Bucks, the nine-time All-Star has signed a three-year, $42 million deal to return to the Trail Blazers, a franchise he once carried and then left. While many NBA […]

Before Damian Lillard returned to the Trail Blazers in a move that warmed the hearts of Portland fans, there was real buzz around the NBA about a possible alternate path. According to reports, there was mutual interest between Lillard and the Minnesota Timberwolves. While the deal never materialized, it opened up speculation on what could […]

It’s home sweet home for Damian Lillard as he is set to return to the Portland Trail Blazers. ESPN insider Shams Charania broke the news on Thursday, sending Rip City to a state of pure joy. As expected, Lillard quickly found a team after the Milwaukee Bucks unceremoniously waived him amid his Achilles injury. Not […]

NBA legend Dwyane Wade understands why Damian Lillard returned to the Portland Trail Blazers. Lillard is signing a three-year, $42 million deal to reunite with the Trail Blazers. He returns to the franchise that drafted him to the NBA, following a two-year stint with the Milwaukee Bucks. Wade played most of his career with the […]

The Miami Heat believed they had a second chance to land Damian Lillard. However, their interest seemed to wane following his current condition. The future Hall of Famer is signing a three-year, $42 million deal to return to the Portland Trail Blazers. He returns to the franchise that drafted him to the NBA, following a […]

Damian Lillard wanted a legitimate shot at contending for an NBA championship before the final buzzer sounded on his playing days, but no one questioned his love for Rip City. Now, after a devastating end to what was a mixed two-year tenure with the Milwaukee Bucks, the future Hall of Fame point guard is prioritizing […]

“Dame time” is returning to the Portland Trail Blazers. Damian Lillard is heading back to the place where he became a perennial NBA All-Star. Signing a blockbuster $42 million deal Thursday to return to the Trail Blazers. But here’s what’s immediately noticeable about his contract. The now former Milwaukee Bucks guard Lillard comes with a […]

Just a few weeks after Damian Lillard was waived and stretched by the Milwaukee Bucks, the star point guard has found his way back to where it all started for him, signing with the Portland Trail Blazers, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. “BREAKING: Nine-time NBA All-Star Damian Lillard is finalizing a three-year, $42 million contract […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are standing firm on their decision to waive Damian Lillard in order to sign Myles Turner, with general manager Jon Horst offering detailed insight into the strategy behind the high-stakes move. In an interview with Eric Nehm of The Athletic, Horst acknowledged the complexity of parting ways with Lillard, a nine-time All-Star, […]

The difference between retooling and rebuilding can be deceptive. After moves that may have indicated a full teardown in the eyes of some, the Boston Celtics might be a destination for one of the NBA’s most dangerous point guards. According to The Boston Globe’s Gary Washburn, Jayson Tatum has been attempting to recruit former Milwaukee […]

One of the biggest signings of the NBA free agency was when former Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner decided to leave and sign with their rival, the Milwaukee Bucks. The Pacers had just played in a Game 7 of the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder, and the Pacers and fans had to go […]

For the first time since the Milwaukee Bucks released Damian Lillard in a surprising NBA Free Agency move, head coach Doc Rivers has spoken publicly about the decision. The abrupt release stunned fans and sent shockwaves through the NBA. Rivers confirmed what many had suspected: Lillard’s Achilles injury forced the team’s hand. “Obviously, we’re signing […]

The NBA free agency market has stalled since the window to negotiate new contracts first opened in the evening on June 30. Overall, this has been an underwhelming offseason for change, yet the league is still awaiting decisions to be made in two key areas: Restricted free agents and veteran players who are still mulling […]

Although the NBA takes a break during the offseason, blockbuster trades are something to look out for. Offseason trades have the potential to alter the championship landscape. And while some deals have resulted in titles, others have ended up disappointing. Here are the 10 biggest blockbuster offseason trades that never led to an NBA title […]

With Kevin Durant joining the Houston Rockets after his stint with the Phoenix Suns, there’s no doubt that he has cemented himself as one of the players that a lot of people look up to. As the Kevin Durant trade has emerged into a seven-team deal, the star also provides some much-needed advice for such […]

The Milwaukee Bucks made bold financial moves Monday to clear space for center Myles Turner in NBA Free Agency. The Bucks waived Damian Lillard and Vasilije Micic in a calculated effort to stay below key salary limits. The two moves shed cap-heavy contracts and gave Milwaukee the flexibility it needed. Damian Lillard’s release was the […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have officially moved on from Damian Lillard. That doesn’t mean fans no longer have shock towards the decision. The Bucks waived and stretched the remainder of Lillard’s contract for the next five years, releasing the star guard as he rehabs a torn Achilles. They did this to bring over Myles Turner, who […]