Damian Lillard Couldn't Be Happier After Leaving Bucks For Trail Blazers

Damian Lillard Couldn't Be Happier After Leaving Bucks For Trail Blazers

Damian Lillard opens up on life after Milwaukee and why Portland feels like home again.

Damian Lillard “Couldn’t Be Happier” To Be In Portland

Damian Lillard had been expecting to play the next two seasons in Milwaukee, but he’s very pleased to be back with the Trail Blazers after the unusual turn of events that ended his time with the Bucks. Appearing on Monday’s episode of The Sideline with Andy Katz, (hat tip to Bleacher Report), Lillard talked about how much he enjoys being in Portland again at this stage of his career. “I’m not an overly expressive person,” Lillard said, “but I t…

Damian Lillard On Trail Blazers: ‘I Couldn’t Be Happier In Portland’

The Portland Trail Blazers brought back Damian Lillard this summer on a three-year, $42 million deal after the Milwaukee Bucks opted to waive and stretch the remaining $103 million left on Lillard’s contract. Portland traded Lillard to Milwaukee in September 2023, despite the nine-time All-Star never wanting to leave Rose City. The 35-year-old has now […] The post Damian Lillard On Trail Blazers: ‘I Couldn’t Be Happier In Portland’ appeared firs…

Damian Lillard Gets Real On Why Making The NBA Is Easier Than Ever – But Staying Is Harder Than Ever

Damian Lillard (Image Credits: Imagn) After spending two seasons with the Milwaukee Bucks, Damian Lillard secured a buyout from the team. It opened the door for a highly anticipated return to the Portland Trail Blazers. While Lillard’s transition back to Portland was relatively seamless, many NBA veterans are still grappling with the uncertainty of finding a new home in the league. In an interview with the Sideline With Andy Katz podcast, Lillar…