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‘Never felt…’ Damian Lillard hints at frustration with entire Milwaukee Bucks tenure after Trail Blazers return

Damian Lillard spoke about returning to the Portland Trail Blazers and seemed to take a dig at the Milwaukee Bucks. One of the biggest surprises this offseason came when the Milwaukee Bucks waived Damian Lillard to sign Myles Turner.

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'Highest-Paid Assistant Coach' – Portland Trail Blazers’ HC’s Message to Damian Lillard

The Portland Trail Blazers had one of the biggest news of the offseason when they signed Damian Lillard to a three-year, $42 million deal. They have the Milwaukee Bucks to thank, since the organization waived him to make room for center Myles Turner.

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The 'NBA all-time 50-point game leaders' quiz

In NBA history, 28 players have scored 50 points in a game on five or more occasions. How many can you name in five minutes?

The 'NBA yearly field goals-per-game leader' quiz

The 'Most points in a game by NBA team in 2024-25' quiz

The 'Active NBA 10,000-point club members' quiz

Portland Trail Blazers News / Fadeaway World / July 22

Scoot Henderson 'Super Enthusiastic' About Damian Lillard Joining Blazers, Claims Insider

Damian Lillard's return to the Portland Trail Blazers has been a welcome sight around the league, especially considering his legacy with the franchise.

Chauncey Billups News / Bleacher Report / July 21

Watch: Chauncey Billups on Dame's role next season (via @trailblazers)

Portland Trail Blazers News / Hoops Wire / July 21

Blazers’ Chauncey Billups On Damian Lillard’s Return: ‘We Never Wanted To See Him Go’

Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups has a very specific role for the injured Damian Lillard for the 2025-26 NBA season. “I told him that this year he’s going to be the highest-paid assistant coach in league history,” Billups joked to reporters, via Micahel Scotto of HoopsHype.

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The 'Single-season sack leaders by NFL team' quiz

The 'NBA yearly field goals-per-game leader' quiz

The 'NFL rookie 1,000-yard receivers' quiz

The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

Scoot Henderson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 21

Blazers rumors: Scoot Henderson ‘super enthusiastic’ about Damian Lillard signing

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.

Jrue Holiday News / Hoops Wire / July 21

Rumor: Lakers Viewed As Logical Landing Spot For Trail Blazers’ Jrue Holiday

The Los Angeles Lakers are viewed as a logical landing spot for Portland Trail Blazers guard Jrue Holiday, according to NBA insider Grant Afseth of FastbreakJournal.com. The Boston Celtics traded Holiday to the Trail Blazers for Anfernee Simons on July 7. Holiday was born in California.

Damian Lillard News / Larry Brown Sports / July 21

Rivals believe Blazers had ulterior motive for Lillard signing

Rivals believe Blazers had ulterior motive for Damian Lillard signing

The Portland Trail Blazers made a surprising splash recently by bringing back guard Damian Lillard, but the signing might not necessarily have had basketball reasons behind it.

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The post-draft, post-free agency NBA team power rankings

The 'NBA all-time 50-point game leaders' quiz