Damian Lillard's $122 million extensions with Trail Blazers!

A deal was struck between the Portland Trail Blazers and Damien Lillard on a two-year contract extension for $122 million.

It's clear from this expansion deal that Damien Lillard continues to show loyalty to the Portland Trail Blazers.

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According to Media Sports, Lillard agreed to a two-year, $122 million extension with the Star Guard team.

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These expansions would put Lillard in the Trail Blazers uniform during the 2025–26 and 26–27 NBA seasons. It also includes a player option.

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Here is the Lillard contract breakdown: Current contract: 2022-23: $42.5M 2023-24: $45.6M 2024-25: $48.8M

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Extension contract: 2025-26: $58.5M 2026-27: $63.3M (P) Numbers cannot exceed 35% of the cap for that season.

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Let us tell you that Lillard is a six-time All-Star. Lillard has spent all 10 of his NBA seasons at the Portland Trail Blazers.

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Lillard was limited to only 29 games last season due to a major injury, as he had to undergo surgery.

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Lillard said during the NBA Summer League a few days ago that "my body is stronger in some areas than it was before".

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At the NBA's 75th anniversary celebration, Lillard was selected as a member of the league's top 75 players.

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Damian Lillard will turn 32 on 15 July 2022. He has scored an average of 24.6 marks in his career.

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