Damian Lillard has agreed to return to the Portland Trail Blazers in a storybook move. After being stretched and waived by the Milwaukee Bucks this offseason, many speculated that he might join a team such as the Golden State Warriors. Instead, Lillard chose to come home, agreeing to a three-year, $42 million deal with Portland. The contract includes a no-trade clause and is also expected to feature a player option for the 2027-28 season, according to NBA insider Shams Charania. Lillard will be returning to the organization that took a chance on him back in 2012. For Portland, the hope is that he can serve as a veteran leader for their young core once he recovers from injury.
