Damian Lillard to sign 3-year deal with Trail Blazers
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Damian Lillard is returning to his former home after becoming an unexpected free agent last week. The point guard has agreed to a three-year deal with the Portland Trail Blazers worth $42 million according to Shams Charania of ESPN.com.
NBA free agency officially opened on June 30, and teams have already secured deals with some of the biggest names on the open market.
The ESPN insider said Lillard had 'dozens' of offers around the NBA before signing with the Trail Blazers.
The Celtics were linked as a possible suitor for Damian Lillard shortly after the Bucks bought him out of his contract.
The Milwaukee Bucks stunned the NBA this summer by waiving Damian Lillard and stretching the remaining $113 million on his contract over the next five years. Now, he could join another playoff-caliber team in the Eastern Conference.
Jayson Tatum is recruiting on behalf of the Boston Celtics so the team secure an All-Star free agent. Star guard Damian Lillard is a free agent after getting w