Readers Respond: Lillard’s Return to the Blazers

Readers respond: Lillard’s return to the Blazers

I’ve read with interest the news and opinion pieces regarding Damian Lillard’s return to the Portland Trail Blazers, (“Why Damian Lillard’s push to return to All-Star form is the ‘only way he knows’ | Bill Oram,” July 21). I am hoping it works out best for him and, more importantly, for the team.

Yang Hansen to Damian Lillard: Where the Portland Trail Blazers Stand After a Summer of Surprises

Yang Hansen to Damian Lillard: Where the Portland Trail Blazers Stand After a Summer of Surprises In today’s show, Sean Hiken of the Rose Garden Report joins the program and we talk about the Blazers summer of surprises. From Damen Lillard to Young Hansen to Drew Holiday way back when. Welcome to Locked on Blazers. [...]

The Echo In The Locker Room - How Lillard’s Portland Presence Could Influence The Next Era Of Trail Blazers

Damian Lillard’s recent return to the Portland Trail Blazers wasn’t marked by ceremony or spectacle. It was quiet, simple, and deeply meaningful. After a turbulent short stint in Milwaukee, marked by injuries and shifting expectations, Lillard’s decision to rejoin the Portland Trail Blazers in free agency isn’t just a homecoming; it’s a cultural pivot for a franchise that is keen on defining its next era. In a season where the Portland Trail Bla…

Kawhi Leonard Shares Priceless Wisdom With Blazers Rookie Yang Hansen Who Says NBA Feels Like ‘Playing With Rabbits’

Yang Hansen and Kawhi Leonard (Photos by Imagn) Recently, the Los Angeles Clippers star Leonard joined with Portland Trail Blazers rookie Yang Hansen in a video call. The two shared a candid and lighthearted conversation that offered a glimpse into the experience of a young player adjusting to the NBA’s intense pace and pressure. During their interaction, Kawhi asked Hansen how he was adjusting to NBA life. The 16th overall pick in the 2025 NBA …