Damian Lillard reacts to reunion with Trail Blazers after abrupt end to run with Bucks
Fox NewsSaturday, July 19, 2025 at 2:34:38 AM
NBA star Damian Lillard is heading back to the Portland Trail Blazers—the team where he became a household name—after a short, injury-marred stint with the Milwaukee Bucks. The Bucks waived him in July following an ACL tear in April, but he’s now signed a three-year deal to return to Portland. Lillard hasn’t publicly shared much about the reunion yet, but it’s a full-circle moment for a player deeply tied to the Blazers’ legacy.
Editor’s Note: For Blazers fans, this is a nostalgic win—Lillard was the heart of the franchise for years before his trade to Milwaukee. But it also raises questions: Is Portland rebuilding around him, or is this more of a sentimental move? Either way, it’s a rare case of a superstar returning to his roots after a messy exit elsewhere.
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