The seeds for Damian Lillard‘s reunion with the Trail Blazers were planted during his first season with the Bucks, as ESPN’s Jamal Collier details. His agent, Aaron Goodwin, and Portland GM Joe Cronin spoke in January 2024.

After two seasons in Milwaukee, Damian Lillard returns to Portland with a torn Achilles and confidence in his future.

The Blazers' All-Star point guard is the latest prominent professional athlete to step into a player-personnel role at his alma mater.