There was some hope that the Houston Rockets would sign Damian Lillard. Now, he's rejoined the Trail Blazers, and the Rockets will miss out on a unique opportunity.
It's a storybook ending for Lillard's brief foray into free agency. In 10 years, images of him in a Bucks uniform will be jarring.
"Oh, right! That happened!".
Now, it's over. Lillard returns to his rightful NBA home.
He will not be a Rocket.
Rockets could have used Lillard
Let's be honest - this was always a pipe dream. If Lillard didn't return to Portland, he was likely to take his talents to South Beach or the Bay Area.