With Damian Lillard missing most of last year’s season due to a core injury, Lillard and the Trailblazers front office have been working together to make sure Lillard has the right pieces around him to build a contender and compete for a championship. The Trailblazers superstar is now signed through the 2026-2027 season and now is the one of the top 3 highest paid players in the league over the next half decade. Lillard’s new extension is 2 years worth $120 million dollars and now his overall contract is roughly worth 5 years $270 million and is right in line with the top players.
The Trailblazers looked to be rebuilding last season after the team traded star shooting guard C.J Mccollum, especially with the little Portland got back for C.J. Portland is looking to retool the team around Lillard and one player who has shined last season was point guard Anfernee Simons. Portland has always been considered to be a good not great team with Lillard and Mccullum but is looking to make that next step in the next couple seasons before Lillard starts to fade.
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