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NBA Star Draymond Green Reacts To Portland Trail Blazers Signing

This week, the Portland Trail Blazers officially announced that they had signed Damian Lillard. Before his last two seasons with the Milwaukee Bucks, Lillard had spent 11 years playing for Portland.

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Lillard on Yang Hansen: ‘This is a Real Player’

The Blazers star had kind words to say about his new rookie teammate. Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard is liking what he’s seen so far from rookie teammate Yang Hansen.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Fastbreak on SI / July 22

Portland Trail Blazers Reportedly Sign Former NBA 1st-Round Pick

Blake Wesley spent the first three seasons of his NBA career playing for the San Antonio Spurs. He finished this past year with averages of 3.7 points, 1.1 rebounds and 2.0 assists per contest while shooting 43.5% from the field and 29.3% from the three-point range in 58 games.

Portland Trail Blazers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 22

Dwyane Wade drops truth bomb on Blazers’ Damian Lillard’s championship-less legacy

The Milwaukee Bucks shocked the NBA world when they signed Myles Turner to a four-year deal. When Milwaukee revealed that they waived and stretched Damian Lillard to do so, the shock increased.

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Portland Trail Blazers News / NBA Analysis Network / July 22

Portland Trail Blazers sign former first-round pick while Damian Lillard recovers, ‘it’s a lot to share…’

The Portland Trail Blazers signed Blake Wesley to a one-year deal in an effort to bolster their backcourt as franchise icon Damian Lillard recovers from a torn Achilles.

Damian Lillard News / Hoops Wire / July 22

Bucks Front Office Exec Talks Waiving Damian Lillard, Seeing Him Sign With Trail Blazers

NBA reporter Keith Smith of Spotrac caught up with a Milwaukee Bucks exec at Summer League in Las Vegas and the two talked about Damian Lillard. The Bucks waived Lillard, who signed a three-year, $42 million contract with the Portland Trail Blazers. “That was really, really hard.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Last Word On Sports / July 22

Trail Blazers Add To Guard Depth, Sign 2022 First Round Pick

The Portland Trail Blazers had likely the feel-good moment of the offseason. That is, of course, when it was announced that Damian Lillard was coming back to the franchise.

Yang Hansen News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / July 22

Blazers' Yang Hansen Had Conversation With Yao Ming Before Coming to NBA

Portland Trail Blazers first-round pick Yang Hansen spoke about his conversation with Hall of Fame center Yao Ming. Ming was a pioneer in basketball in China, as he broke through to the NBA and established himself as one of the better big men in the league.

Portland Trail Blazers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 22

Portland Trail Blazers 2025 NBA free agency grades for every signing

The Portland Trail Blazers entered the 2025 offseason coming off a brutal 2024-25 campaign, finishing with just 36 wins and sitting near the bottom of the Western Conference standings.

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 22

Veteran guard reportedly 'a name to monitor' for Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers recently added a defensive-minded guard who can defend multiple positions in Marcus Smart, but they might not be done.

Marcus Smart signing could spell disaster for LeBron James, Lakers

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LeBron James comments on NBA's 'shift' from Big 3 era

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Damian Lillard News / Last Word On Sports / July 22

Damian Lillard’s Return to Blazers Will Encompass More Than Just Playing

The heartwarming homecoming story of Damian Lillard‘s return to the Portland Trail Blazers deserves cheers and applause. Everyone knows of Lillard’s devotion to the city of Portland, and his loyalty to the Blazers was always what kept him from demanding a trade or leaving for another franchise.

Damian Lillard News / Last Word On Sports / July 22

Lillard’s Blazers Return Was Not A Hard Decision To Make

The reunion between the Portland Trail Blazers and Damian Lillard is now complete. This Blazers return is great news for the fans, especially since Lillard is an icon in Portland.

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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Yang Hansen News / Larry Brown Sports / July 21