After signing a three-year, $45 million deal to return to the Blazers, Lillard said "it never felt right, not being home.”

Damian Lillard is officially back with the Portland Trail Blazers, and the city has welcomed him with open arms. After spending the past two seasons with the Milwaukee Bucks, the seven-time All-Star has returned to the franchise.

The Bucks signed Myles Turner to a four-year deal, but they also had to waive and stretch Damian Lillard in the process. Lillard had spent the past two seasons with the Bucks, but his pairing with Antetokounmpo saw limited success, with injuries playing a massive role.

In celebration of the ink drying on his new contract, Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers hosted an introductory press conference on Monday evening, where the veteran point guard got real about his mindset after suffering a season-ending Achilles tear during the 2025 playoffs.