Lillard, a nine-time All-Star, could choose to sit out the upcoming season without a team on his terms before reassessing his options.

Lillard signed a three-year deal worth $42 million to return to the Portland Trail Blazers, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Thursday.

Lillard’s deal includes a full no-trade clause, making him just the second active player in the NBA with that protection — joining LeBron James.

Damian Lillard just proved as much.

Damian Lillard is signing a three-year, $42 million deal to return to the Portland Trail Blazers, according to multiple reports.

Lillard confirmed the news on social media: Charania added that "Lillard and the Trail Blazers both deeply cared about the comeback in recent weeks" and had multiple meetings before finalizing the ag...