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.

All this comes after the Phoenix Suns traded superstar Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets for Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks and the 10th pick (Khaman Maluach) in the 2025 NBA Draft. The Boston Celtics also began a refresh by trading Jrue Holiday to the Portland Trailblazers and Kristaps Porziņģis to the Atlanta Hawks.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/celtics as Celtics Lose Out on Damian Lillard in Shocking $42 Million Signing. Boston Celtics free agent target Damian Lillard has decided to return to the Portland Trail Blazers after two seasons with the Milwaukee Bucks in the Eastern Conference.

Damian Lillard has chosen his new team, and the choice will come as a shock to many. Lillard is returning to Portland to sign with the Trail Blazers, according to Shams Charania of ESPN.

The Milwaukee Bucks sent shockwaves through the NBA when they waived star point guard Damian Lillard to make room for the signing of free-agent center Myles Turner.

The Knicks kept the core fresh off the franchise’s first conference finals run in 25 years intact, then added much-needed bench depth by agreeing to deals with former Sixth Man of the Year Jordan Clarkson and French national team standout Guerschon Yabusele as free agency opened on Monday.

One potential addition could be Damian Lillard, who unexpectedly hit the free agency market after seeing his contract get waived and stretched by the Milwaukee Bucks. According to ClutchPoints' Brett Siegel, the Warriors are among the top teams on Lillard's list of potential destinations.

One of the top remaining free agents is off the market after Bradley Beal reportedly agreed to a buyout with the Phoenix Suns and came to terms with the Los Angeles Clippers on a two-year, $11 million deal,

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