Damian Lillard sustained an ACL injury in April. The Bucks waived him in early July. Lillard then agreed to a three-year deal to return to the Trail Blazers, ESPN reported.

"His heart was always there in Portland, his family lives in Portland" - Kendrick Perkins believes Damian Lillard never 'mentally left' the Blazers originally appeared on Basketball Network.

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver commented on the ongoing Portland Trail Blazers franchise sale on Thursday, saying the city likely needing a new arena will be a challenge for prospective ownership groups interested in the team.

The Portland Trail Blazers headline the best NBA Summer League picks, best bets, & parlay for Saturday, July 19.

Dan Bruno, RotoWire The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Houston Rockets, 102-83. • Download the NBA App • Summer League: Complete Coverage • Trail Blazers 102, Rockets 83: Box Score | Game Detail James Bouknight scored 25 points to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 102-83 win over the Houston Rockets in the NBA 2K26 Summer League at Pavilion on Thursday evening.

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard got a clause in his contract which only a few players in the NBA hold