Lillard spent the first 11 seasons of his NBA career with the Trail Blazers before requesting a trade in 2023. The Trail Blazers ultimately sent the Oakland native to the Milwaukee Bucks, where he spent the last two years of his career. Milwaukee waived him after he suffered an Achilles injury to sign Myles Turner.

Damian Lillard and Jrue Holiday are both with Portland now after being in the massive Blazers-Bucks trade two years ago.

Some sections of Boston's fan base may view this as a missed opportunity. Yet, it's vital to put things into perspective.

The Boston Celtics were interested in Damian Lillard, but the nine-time All-Star decided on Thursday to return to where his NBA career started when he re-joined the Portland Trail Blazers. Lillard made a name for himself in Portland,

Damian Lillard is returning to his former home after becoming an unexpected free agent last week. The point guard has agreed to a three-year deal with the Portland Trail Blazers worth $42 million according to Shams Charania of ESPN.com.

The Boston Celtics and Minnesota Timberwolves offered contracts to Damian Lillard, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. However, Lillard chose to sign a three-year, $42 million contract with the Portland Trail Blazers.

To that end, a new update has been revealed about Boston's rumored pursuit of Lillard. According to Gary Washburn of the Boston Globe, Tatum has been actively recruiting Lillard to the Celtics.

On this episode of Good Word with Goodwill, Dan Titus and Dan Devine react to Damian Lillard signing a three-year deal with the Portland Trail Blazers. Bradley Beal joins the Los Angeles Clippers, LeBron is reportedly unhappy with the Los Angeles Lakers and the New York Knicks are under pressure to win a championship.

ESPN’s Shams Charania on Thursday reported the nine-time All-Star point guard was rejoining the Portland Trail Blazers on a three-year, $42 million contract. Lillard spent his first 11 NBA seasons in Portland before playing the last two in Milwaukee.

Despite rumors that the Boston Celtics were interested, free agent guard Damian Lillard is signing with the Portland Trail Blazers.