Damian Lillard is headed back to Portland. The city he loves and where he is a franchise icon. Lillard, 35, is a free agent after being waived and stretched by the Milwaukee Bucks (to free up room for them to sign Myles Turner), and he is deep in negotiations to return to Portland, a story broken by Zach Lowe of …
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Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) celebrates after their win over the Dallas Mavericks in an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kim Klement/Pool Photo via AP) APAP Soak it in, Rip City. Take a moment to really, truly bask in the beautiful absurdity of this whole thing, the delicious and delirious storybook …
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PORTLAND, Ore. — As Damian Lillard amassed awards, franchise records and iconic shots during his 11 seasons with the Portland Trail Blazers, he would often reference a word that meant as much to him as the accolades: journey. It mattered to him that he formed genuine, heartfelt connections with everyone, from the practice facility security guard to the longtime head …
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Nine-time NBA All-Star Damian Lillard has agreed to a three-year, $42 million contract to return to the Portland Trail Blazers, sources told ESPN on Thursday. Lillard’s deal is expected to include a player option in 2027-28 and a no-trade clause. Lillard and the Trail Blazers both deeply cared about the comeback in recent weeks — with multiple meetings among the …
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Damian Lillard of the Portland Trail Blazers celebrates after winning the three-point contest at the NBA basketball All-Star weekend Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)AP The Portland Trail Blazers are moving toward a stunning reunion with Damian Lillard two years after they traded the franchise icon to the Milwaukee Bucks in an effort kickstart a …
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