Milwaukee Bucks v Phoenix Suns
Damian Lillard #0 of the Milwaukee Bucks looks on during the second half against the Phoenix Suns at PHX Arena on March 24, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Jeremy Chen/Getty Images)Getty Images
The hosts of the Blazer Focused podcast‚ Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, discuss the possibility of Damian Lillard returning to Portland and the ramifications of buying out Deandre Ayton’s contract.
Portland Trail Blazers v Minnesota Timberwolves
Deandre Ayton #2 of the Portland Trail Blazers blocks a shot by Joe Ingles #7 of the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second quarter at Target Center on February 08, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)Getty Images
TOPICS (Listen)
Bucks buy out Lillard. Could he return to Portland?
What are Lillard’s other options?
What could he look like as a player when he returns from Achilles surgery?
The 2023 Lillard trades take a hit with Ayton buyout.
Can the Blazers compete with Donovan Clingan at center?
More.
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-- Aaron Fentress | afentress@Oregonian.com | @AaronJFentress (Twitter), @AaronJFentress (Instagram), @AaronFentress (Facebook)
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