Damian Lillard is returning to the Portland Trail Blazers, the NBA All-Star announced on social media. He agreed to a $42 million contract with the franchise.

After days of speculation regarding Damian Lillard‘s future in the NBA, the veteran point guard has decided to join forces with the Portland Trail Blazers. Having spent two seasons with the Milwaukee Bucks,

In the 2025 NBA Playoffs, Lillard suffered a torn Achilles tendon against the Indiana Pacers, forcing him to miss the rest of the postseason and putting his availability for the 2025-26 season in jeopardy. Lillard was eventually let go by Milwaukee, which used the stretch provision on the remaining $113 million on his contract.