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Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / December 17

Three Impending Blazers Free Agents Unlikely to Return Next Season

The Portland Trail Blazers are close to being built. Until they make their first NBA Playoffs appearance in the post-/second Damian Lillard era, though, they are still a rebuilding franchises.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / December 13

All Eyes on Calves in Race to Prevent Achilles Injuries

After a rash of high profile Achilles tendon injuries to NBA poster children Tyrese Halliburton, Jayson Tatum and Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard, the league is proceeding with caution.

NBA News / Yardbarker / December 6

Bucks should be in no hurry to trade Giannis Antetokounmpo

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks are getting closer to a trade that might send him out of Wisconsin. But the Bucks should be in no hurry to send away the best player in franchise history.

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Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / November 28

Blazers Superstar Damian Lillard Makes Major Personal Announcement

Since rejoining the team that drafted him on a three-year, $41.6 million free agent deal this summer, nine-time All-Star point guard Damian Lillard has already announced that he'll miss the entire 2025-26 season.

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Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / November 27

Damian Lillard Expresses Confidence in Blazers’ Roster and His Role Ahead

It hasn't been an easy season for the Portland Trail Blazers, whose coach was placed on leave after being charged in an FBI-led gambling probe. Injuries have piled up and two of the Trail Blazers' recent losses have come from being on the receiving end of devastating buzzer beaters.

Portland Trail Blazers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 25

Blazers’ Damian Lillard shares ‘life-changing experience’ amid big move off the court

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard may be sidelined due to an Achilles injury, but he has made sure to remain productive, especially when it comes to making an impact in the community.

Milwaukee Bucks News / WI Sports Heroics / November 25

Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard reunite as Bucks continue skid

Before the Milwaukee Bucks slid to a fifth straight loss in the 2025 to 2026 regular season with the Portland Trailblazers taking a 115 – 103 win, fans witnessed a warm reunion between Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Milwaukee Bucks News / WI Sports Heroics / November 25

Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard turn heads with moment before Bucks-Blazers

Former Milwaukee Bucks star point guard Damian Lillard returned to Cream City on Monday for the first time since parting ways with the team in the offseason.

NBA News / WI Sports Heroics / November 25

Bucks welcome Damian Lillard back with heartfelt message before Blazers game

Damian Lillard has become some kind of a forgotten man in the 2025-26 NBA season. After all, he’s missing the entire campaign as he recovers from a devastating torn Achilles tendon injury he suffered in the 2025 NBA Playoffs while still with the Milwaukee Bucks.

Milwaukee Bucks News / WI Sports Heroics / November 24

Milwaukee Bucks Drop 5th Straight Game as Damian Lillard Returns to the Cream City

The Milwaukee Bucks are in the middle of a truly rough stretch of results, which continued on Monday night. As the visiting Portland Trailblazers rolled into town, one of the big storylines of the night was one of the Blazers who was not suiting up: Damian Lillard was back in Milwaukee after his stunning offseason release.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 24

Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard share fun moment before Bucks-Blazers game

Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard might not be teammates anymore, but there is still a great deal of respect between the two. The Portland Trail Blazers were set to face off against the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday, and Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard shared a fun moment between former teammates before the game began.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / November 23

Predicting Damian Lillard's Blazers Upside Post-Injury with Shea Serrano

How good can nine-time All-Star point guard Damian Lillard, the prodigal son, be for the Portland Trail Blazers after he returns from his Achilles tendon rupture?

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Portland Trail Blazers News / Last Word On Sports / November 21

Dame’s Big Promise Just Set Expectations Sky-High in Portland

Damian Lillard will not suit up for the Portland Trail Blazers during the 2025–26 season. However, he is already thinking about the next one. He is confident that the Blazers have a team that can achieve great things.

NBA News / Yardbarker / October 25

Damian Lillard rips NBA star for mocking gambling arrests

Damian Lillard lashes out at NBA star for mocking gambling arrests

Damian Lillard did not appreciate Kevin Love making light of a serious situation.

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NBA News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / September 30

Bucks Owner Explains Controversial Damian Lillard Decision

The Milwaukee Bucks knew a change was needed heading into this offseason. The team, clearly wanting to appease and please their star Giannis Antetokounmpo, went out and acquired multi-time All-Star Damian Lillard from the Portland Trail Blazers back in 2023.

NBA News / WI Sports Heroics / September 29

Bucks owner defends $113 million waive-and-stretch of Damian Lillard as 'very rational' decision

No one wanted the Damian Lillard era to end the way it did. After Lillard tore his Achilles in the playoffs, the Milwaukee Bucks made the best of a bad situation by waive-and-stretching him in order to sign Myles Turner in free agency.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Last Word On Sports / September 26

Damian Lillard Believes in Portland Trail Blazers’ Young Core

Portland’s future is bright with the Trail Blazers’ young core. This is boosted by Damian Lillard‘s belief in his new teammates. With Billups’ system finally realizing its potential, the youth could be a strong foundation.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Hoops Wire / September 18

Damian Lillard says he ‘couldn’t be happier’ back in Portland

Damian Lillard figured he’d spend at least two more years in Milwaukee. Instead, he’s back in Portland — and if you ask him, it feels like home all over again.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / September 17

Damian Lillard doesn't hold back about Trail Blazers reunion after disappointing Bucks tenure

Desperate to find a way to remain competitive, the Bucks made a controversial decision to waive and stretch the final two years of Lillard’s contract.

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Portland Trail Blazers News / Fadeaway World / August 25

Gilbert Arenas Says Damian Lillard's 7 All-NBA Selections Prove He’s Clear Of Kyrie Irving

Gilbert Arenas has never been shy about his opinions, and his latest take on Damian Lillard versus Kyrie Irving is bound to spark debate. On his Gil’s Arena show, the former three-time All-Star argued that Lillard’s resume gives him a clear edge over Irving.

NBA News / WI Sports Heroics / August 16

Damian Lillard secures $70 million from Bucks and Blazers despite sitting out 2025-26 season

Damian Lillard is bringing “Dame Time” back to Portland. Multiple reports say he signed a three-year, $42 million deal with the Trail Blazers. Combined with the money he is still set to receive from the Milwaukee Bucks, Lillard will earn $70 million while he rehabs his Achilles injury during the 2025-26 season.