Damian Lillard wanted a legitimate shot at contending for an NBA championship before the final buzzer sounded on his playing days, but no one questioned his love for Rip City. Now, after a devastating end to what was a mixed two-year tenure with the Milwaukee Bucks,

Damian Lillard is heading back to Portland. Over two weeks after it was reported Lillard would be released by the Milwaukee Bucks, he is signing with the Trail Blazers on a three-year, $42 million deal, Sports Illustrated's Chris Mannix reported on Thursday.

Silver was asked about the upcoming sale of the Trail Blazers and whether he wants to see them remain in Portland during his annual NBA Board of Governors press conference in Las Vegas, site of the 2025 Summer League. The estate of Paul G. Allen announced on May 13 that the Blazers were for sale. The process is expected to last into next season.

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver told reporters Wednesday that while the league prefers the for-sale Portland Trail Blazers new owners keep the team in the Rose City, the city "likely needs a new arena" to do so.

One of the surprises at the 2025 NBA draft was the Portland Trail Blazers selecting Chinese Yang Hansen at No. 16 overall, a player many considered a fringe first-round prospect at best.

The Portland Trail Blazers’ summer league tournament rolls on as they face the New Orleans Pelicans in one of the late games tonight.

The Portland Trail Blazers made the bold decision to trade for Jrue Holiday for the second time. Before last season started, they acquired him as part of the Da

No.7 pick Jeremiah Fears and No. 13 pick Derik Queen both played major roles as for the Pelicans but No. 16 pick Yang Hansen and the Portland Trail Blazers emerged with a 93-86 victory.