Overview

• The contract features a no-trade clause and a player option in its third year, ensuring Lillard’s roster control through 2027.
• Lillard chose Portland over serious interest from the Boston Celtics and Minnesota Timberwolves to be close to his three children.
• He will sit out the upcoming season as he rehabs from a March Achilles tendon tear in Portland.
• Despite the injury and a DVT diagnosis in March, he averaged 24.9 points and 7.1 assists for Milwaukee in 2024-25.
• His veteran leadership is expected to mentor a young core led by Scoot Henderson, Shaedon Sharpe and new addition Jrue Holiday.