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Damian Lillard signed a three-year deal with the Portland Trail Blazers after receiving offers from numerous teams, including Boston and Minnesota. His decision was significantly influenced by his desire to be close to his children, and he is expected to miss the entire upcoming season due to an Achilles injury; he now joins LeBron James as the only NBA players with a full no-trade clause. Need More Context? 🔎

Damian Lillard is set to return to Portland after being waived by the Milwaukee Bucks, confirming his move on Instagram. He plans to sign a three-year, $45 million contract while recovering from a torn Achilles, aiming to lead a young Trail Blazers team that includes Scoot Henderson and recently acquired Jrue Holiday. Need More Context? 🔎

The Phoenix Suns are exploring a sign-and-trade for Jonathan Kuminga, previously linked during Kevin Durant trade talks with the Warriors. However, the Suns may lack the necessary assets for a deal, while Kuminga's agent aims for a contract of at least $25 million per season, which the Warriors are hesitant to offer, seeking a first-round pick in any transaction. Need More Context? 🔎