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Damian Lillard Returns to Portland Trail Blazers on Three-Year Deal to Finish What He Started

July 18, 2025
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Damian Lillard Returns to Portland Trail Blazers on Three-Year Deal to Finish What He Started
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  • Damian Lillard signs a three-year, $42 million USD deal with the Trail Blazers, including a player option and no-trade clause
  • The move marks a return to the franchise where he became an icon, despite recovering from a torn Achilles
  • Lillard’s presence is expected to provide leadership and stability for Portland’s young roster, even while sidelined

After his high-profile trade to the Milwaukee Bucks, Damian Lillard is officially returning to the Portland Trail Blazers, signing a three-year, $42 million USD deal that includes a player option in the 2027–28 season and a no-trade clause. While the contract is a significant pay cut from his previous max deal with the Bucks – which earned him over $60 million USD annually, the move feels far more personal than financial — a return to the franchise where he built his legacy.

Lillard previously spoke out in September 2023 after being traded to the Bucks, sharing a message on his Instagram stating,

“I do believe a day will come where I put a Blazers uniform on again, and hopefully by then, I’ll be forgiven for breaking your hearts along with my own.”

At 35, the NBA star is now entering this next chapter recovering from a torn left Achilles tendon, suffered during Milwaukee’s first-round playoff series in April 2025. He’s expected to miss most, if not all, of the upcoming season. Still, Portland sees value in what he brings off the court just as much as on it. His leadership, connection with the fanbase, and mentorship to the team’s young core offer an intangible impact that extends beyond the scoreboard.

Talks between Lillard and the Blazers front office reportedly took place over several months, with General Manager Joe Cronin and Head Coach Chauncey Billups pushing to make the reunion happen. The goal was clear: bring Dame home and give him the chance to retire in Rip City — the place where he became the franchise’s all-time leading scorer and the teams defining voice.

Meanwhile, the Bucks’ decision to waive and stretch Lillard’s contract earlier this month opened up cap space for new signings, including Myles Turner, Cole Anthony, and Gary Harris. While the Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo pairing didn’t deliver the championship many hoped for, both players have publicly expressed mutual respect, ending their brief run on good terms.

The post Damian Lillard Returns to Portland Trail Blazers on Three-Year Deal to Finish What He Started appeared first on Hypebeast.

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