Overview

• Lillard agreed to a three-year, $42 million contract with the Trail Blazers that includes a 2027-28 player option and a no-trade clause.
• He will miss the entire 2025-26 season rehabbing the torn left Achilles he suffered in April’s first-round playoff loss.
• Milwaukee stretched the remaining $113 million of his contract over five seasons to clear cap space and grant him unrestricted free agency.
• Despite mid-level exception offers from contenders including the Celtics, Warriors, Heat and Timberwolves, he chose Portland for rehab continuity and family ties.
• Under the contract and stretch arrangements, he will earn about $70 million next season between Milwaukee and Portland before his full Blazers salary takes effect.