To say that Damian Lillard's time with the Milwaukee Bucks didn't go as planned would be an understatement. Following two early playoff exits, a brutal Achilles tear, and a surprising buyout, Lillard now reunites with the Blazers on a three-year, $42 million deal.
Lillard suffered the Achilles injury on April 27 in Milwaukee's Game 4 loss to the Indiana Pacers. Because of the severity of the injury, how late it happened in the season, and Portland's rebuilding timeline, Lillard is expected to sit out the entirety of the 2025-26 season.
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