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www.tmz.comDamian Lillard’s current status is that he’s still recovering from an Achilles injury and has not been playing this season; latest reports place him in Portland for rehab and media appearances, with plans to return when medically cleared.[3][4]
Key updates:
- He ruptured his left Achilles in the 2025 playoffs and underwent surgery; teams have been focusing on rehab with a return targeted for the 2026–27 season.[4]
- He rejoined the Portland Trail Blazers organization after Milwaukee bought out his contract, signaling a full-circle move back to his original team and city.[1][2]
- By early 2026, public updates suggested he was progressing in rehab and planning to participate in All-Star weekend activities only if medically feasible; no confirmed on-court return date yet.[5][3]
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