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Damian Lillard ready to give some poor NBA team the Aaron Rodgers treatment

Damian Lillard is expected to miss a significant portion — if not all — of the 2025–2026 NBA season after tearing his ACL during the first round of the playoffs. But according to ESPN’s Marc Spears, there’s growing speculation that Lillard’s return could come sooner than expected.

Celtics Wire on MSN · 3d

The Boston Celtics and Damian Lillard reportedly have mutual interest in teaming up

The Celtics of course are on the lookout for ways to add cheap talent to their roster after paring down their cap hits.

Yahoo! Sports · 2d

Paul George Reveals the One NBA Team Damian Lillard Should Join

Damian Lillard’s name has been all over NBA free agency chatter since the Milwaukee Bucks shocked everyone by waiving him on July 1. The nine-time All-Star guard is recovering from a torn Achilles and is expected to miss the 2025-26 season.

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Kevin Durant advises Damian Lillard, Jayson Tatum during Achilles recovery: 'You can elevate or drown'

Lillard and Tatum tore their Achilles tendons during the 2025 playoffs, drawing comparisons to Durant's infamous injury years ...

Paul George Talks Damian Lillard Injury, Projects Star to Rockets After Bucks Exit

After Damian Lillard suffered a season-ending torn Achilles and was ultimately released by the Milwaukee Bucks, Philadelphia ...

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NBA legend Damian Lillard shares progress about leg injury on Instagram after exit from Milwaukee Bucks

Milwaukee Bucks player, suffered a major Achilles injury during the 2025 NBA Finals. The injury occurred in Game 4 against ...

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Jayson Tatum News Emerges Amid Damian Lillard Rumors Linking Star to Celtics

Tatum, who has been the face of the Celtics in recent years, shares not just Olympic memories with Lillard (from their Team ...

Damian Lillard Reportedly Waived by Bucks Amid Injury, Myles Turner Contract in NBA FA

Damian Lillard has reportedly been waived by the Milwaukee Bucks amid his recovery from a surgically repaired Achilles tendon ...

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Why did the Bucks waive Damian Lillard? Milwaukee releases injured star to create space for Myles Turner

Lillard, who will turn 35 this offseason, suffered a torn Achilles tendon during the Bucks' first-round loss to the Pacers. He was acquired by Milwaukee during the 2023 offseason and made an All-Star ...

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Milwaukee Bucks reportedly prevented Damian Lillard from returning home during injury rehab

Earlier this week, when the Milwaukee Bucks needed to create cap space to reinforce the roster, they surprisingly decided to ...

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