We're still processing Damian Lillard's return to the Portland Trail Blazers this offseason. By now, Blazers fans know the details of the deal. Lillard signed a three-year, $42 million contract. He has a player option for the 2027-28 season and a no-trade clause, which is extremely rare in today's NBA, as Lillard and LeBron James are the only players currently with one.
But what isn't discussed enough about Lillard's deal is that he actually left money on the table to return to Portland.
Damian Lillard left money on the table for Portland
Sean Highkin of Rose Garden Report pointed out that Lillard did the Blazers a favor by agreeing to his $42 million deal.