Damian Lillard NBA Stats & News | RotoWire
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www.rotowire.comHere’s the latest on Damian Lillard based on current public reporting:
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Lillard is with the Portland Trail Blazers on a three-year contract signed in mid-2025 after being waived by Milwaukee due to an Achilles injury. He was coming back from Achilles surgery and was not expected to play during the 2025-26 season, focusing on rehab with an aim to contribute for Portland in the 2026-27 season. [sources: Heavy Sports and NBA.com profiles with updates on the contract and injury status][1][2]
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As of May 2026, reporting indicates Lillard remains under contract with Portland and is targeted for a return to action in the 2026-27 season, depending on his Achilles rehab progress. There have been no official announcements of him returning to game play in the 2025-26 season, given the injury and recovery timeline. [sources: RotoWire and NBC Sports injury/status coverage][3][4]
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If you’re following the latest headlines, outlets like ESPN and Fox Sports continue to track his status, trade possibilities, and contract details, with ongoing updates likely through the off-season leading into 2026-27. [sources: ESPN and Fox Sports updates][7][8]
Illustration (how this could affect you if you’re tracking teams or fantasy):
- Expected role: veteran guard on a rebuilding Blazers, likely primary leadership and occasional on-court impact upon recovery.
- Fantasy note: expect limited or no 2025-26 fantasy production; monitor rehab progress and monthly team updates for 2026-27 projections.
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