A report from the well-known reporter Shams stated that the Beijing Times was on July 18. According to sources, free agent Damian Lillard will soon return to Portland after signing a three-year contract with the Trail Blazers worth a total of $42 million.
Sources said the contract is expected to include player options and a no-trade clause for the 2027-28 season. Shams revealed that Lillard's fixed salary for the 25-26 season will be $70 million through the contract between the Bucks and Trail Blazers. Lillard's total salary over the next two seasons is $141 million before exercising his 2027 player option.
Shams revealed that Lillard Agent Aaron Goodwin is discussing contract details with Trail Blazers Management and the two parties are expected to settle the contract this week. According to reports, Lillard and the Trail Blazers have shown tremendous sincerity in this gathering over the past few weeks. In addition, Lillard met with Trail Blazers general manager Joe Cronin and coach Chauncey Billups multiple times, and the two parties established trust and jointly facilitated the conclusion of this new contract.
In the first round of this year's G4 playoffs, Lillard suffered a left follow-up rupture.沙姆斯表示，利拉德将用整个2025-26赛季的时间来恢复跟腱伤势，但回到家人和孩子居住的波特兰，对利拉德来说才是最重要的事情。 It was reported that Lillard received mid-level contract and basic salary offers from several competing teams, but the "cousin" finally chose to go home!
2023年休赛期，利拉德被开拓者队送到了雄鹿队。 Lillard has spent his entire career with the Trail Blazers. The data shows that Lillard ranks first in the team's total points and three-pointers, second in the team's history, sixth in the team's history, and fourth in the team's history with the most wins.
Prior to this, the Bucks announced the use of extension clauses to cut Lillard. Lillard is currently recovering from a ruptured Achilles tendon and is not expected to make a comeback for at least ten months. The 35-year-old Lillard played 58 regular season games in 24-25, averaging 36.1 minutes per game, distributing 24.9 points, 4.7 rebounds, 7.1 assists and 1.2 steals.