The 35-year-old veteran is finalizing a three-year, $42 million deal with the Portland Trail Blazers, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The contract is expected to include a player option for the 2027-28 season and a no-trade clause.

Damian Lillard revealed his thoughts on making the decision to return to the Trail Blazers following his initial departure in 2023.

Damian Lillard is back in Portland. After a two-year stint with the Milwaukee Bucks, the 35-year-old point guard signed a three-year, $42 million deal with the Portland Trail Blazers. The move marks a dramatic return for the franchise icon,