Damian Lillard

PORTLAND, OREGON - OCTOBER 21: Deni Avdija #8, Ja Morant #1 and Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers react during the first half against the Phoenix Suns at Moda Center on October 21, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) | Getty Images Fresh off a dominant season-open...

Darius Acuff Jr. will face an acid test on Friday as the Sacramento Kings host the Portland Trail Blazers at Golden 1 Center for their home opener. He will battle the backcourt duo of Damian Lillard and Ja Morant, who are both battle-tested and always ready to embarrass anyone. Acuff will be eager to redeem […] The post Darius Acuff Jr. shows love to Damian Lillard ahead of Kings-Blazers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

PORTLAND, OREGON - OCTOBER 21: Toumani Camara #33 of the Portland Trail Blazers celebrates his three point basket against the Phoenix Suns during the first half at Moda Center on October 21, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Portland Trail Blazers’ 2026-202...

Trail Blazers Damian Lillard gave the Trail Blazers a familiar performance in his return. His responsibilities, however, look different this time around, and he’s happy about that. Lillard scored 25 points and made six three-pointers in 23 minutes Wednesday as Portland routed the Suns 124-83. It was his first regular-season game since recovering from a […] The post NBA Notes: Blazers, Damian Lillard, Pacers, Tyrese Haliburton, Clippers appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Portland Trail Blazers couldn’t have had a better season opener. After starting their matchup against the Phoenix Suns with a 43-12 first quarter, they won 124-83. Damian Lillard returned to the roster, scoring 25 points, hitting six three-pointers, and adding six assists, three rebounds, and one steal. Damian Lillard on Ja Morant's Blazers debut […] The post Damian Lillard takes shot at everybody hating on Ja Morant fit after nuking Suns appeared first on ClutchPoints.

After 18 months away from the court, Portland Trail Blazers star guard Damian Lillard made his triumphant return in Wednesday's 124-83 blowout win over the Phoenix Suns.

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Damian Lillard played his first regular-season game since returning to Portland in the summer of 2025, scoring 25 points with six 3s in a rout of Phoenix.

The Portland Trail Blazers open the 2026-27 NBA regular season against the Phoenix Suns at the Moda Center on Wednesday, October 21. A new-look Trail Blazers side featuring both Damian Lillard and Ja Morant will hope to lead their team to an ideal start after their 42-40 campaign last season. The Suns, meanwhile, come into […] The post Is Deni Avdija playing tonight? Blazers vs. Suns injury report to open season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Damian Lillard considered coming back during last spring’s playoffs. He decided he wanted to return without wondering whether his body was ready. Now, the Trail Blazers guard is preparing to play Wednesday in his first regular-season game since March 18, 2025, confident that taking the additional time was the right decision. “The reason I sat […] The post Damian Lillard on Blazers return: ‘I checked every box’ appeared first on Hoops Wire.

ORLANDO, FL - JULY 18: Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers looks on during practice as part of the NBA Restart 2020 on July 18, 2020 in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2020 NBAE (Photo by Bill Baptist/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Almost two months ago, ...

As he prepares to play on Wednesday in his first regular season game since March 18, 2025, Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard admits he thought about trying to return from his Achilles tear during the 2026 postseason. However, he tells Marc J. Spears of Andscape that he ultimately decided it made more sense to […]

SACRAMENTO, CA - OCTOBER 13: Damian Lillard #0 and Ja Morant #1 of the Portland Trail Blazers look on during the game against the Sacramento Kings on October 13, 2026 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images) ...

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Dec 30, 2019; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) defends Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) during the first half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports The Phoenix Suns may be benefiting from their opening night’s opponents’ roster construction. When the Portland Trail Blazers, who the Suns play on opening night, signed Damian Lillard in the 2025 offseason, they knew that, barring injuries, they were set for a guard controversy. ...

Damian Lillard told Andscape's Marc J. Spears he struggled with a sense of being in "limbo" when the Milwaukee Bucks waived him shortly after he ruptured his left Achilles tendon in the spring of 2025.

Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard understands his workload will require some management as he returns from a torn Achilles, but the 36-year-old made one thing clear ahead of Wednesday’s season opener: He is not an “old man.” Lillard is set to play his first regular-season game since returning to Portland after missing the entire […] The post Don’t you dare call Blazers star Damian Lillard an ‘old man’ as he makes injury return appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Portland Trail Blazers and Scoot Henderson will not agree to a rookie-scale contract extension before Monday’s deadline, setting up the guard to become a restricted free agent after the 2026-27 season. Chris Haynes reported the development on Monday, October 19, citing league sources. “The deadline will pass with Scoot Henderson — No. 3 pick […] The post Scoot Henderson to become restricted free agent in 2027 appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 16: Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers dribbles the ball against the Golden State Warriors during their preseason game at Chase Center on October 16, 2026 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Portland Trail Blaze...