Will Damian Lillard Return in the NBA Playoffs Against the Spurs? Blazers Coach Reveals

Will Damian Lillard Return in the NBA Playoffs Against the Spurs? Blazers Coach Reveals

Damian Lillard has been out with a torn left Achilles tendon since last year. He sustained the injury during last season’s playoffs while still playing for the Milwaukee Bucks.  This year, he is back with the Portland Trail Blazers, the same squad he led to numerous playoff wins early in his career, but only as a supporter on the sidelines while he recovers from his injury.  According to Blazers interim head coach Tiago Splitter, Lillard wil…

Latest Damian Lillard Injury Update: Portland Trail Blazers Star Targets Full Return for 2026-27 Season

PORTLAND, Ore. — Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard remains sidelined with a torn left Achilles tendon and is not expected to play in the 2025-26 postseason, including the team's upcoming play-in tournament game against the Phoenix Suns. The 35-year-old nine-time All-Star is targeting a full return for the start of the 2026-27 NBA season after a deliberate, season-long rehabilitation process.