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Damian Lillard confident as he returns from Achilles rehab with Blazers

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 1:37 AM

Last updated Sep 29, 2026

Damian Lillard confident as he returns from Achilles rehab with Blazers

Summary

Damian Lillard expressed confidence in his physical condition as he finishes his Achilles rehab heading into the Portland Trail Blazers’ 2026-27 season. Lillard, now in his 12th season with the Blazers, emphasized he feels unrestricted in his play and does not plan to overexert himself during the regular season. In a statement, he mentioned the team's depth at guard, suggesting it will allow him to manage his minutes effectively. The Blazers will start their preseason with a game against the Golden State Warriors on October 7, leading into their regular season opener against the Phoenix Suns on October 21.

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Status Watch

•Lillard has completed rehab from an Achilles injury.
•He feels unrestricted as training camp begins.
•Portland has a deep roster at guard for this season.
•Preseason starts October 7 against Golden State.
•Regular season opens on October 21 against Phoenix.

Latest Updates

1:37 AMYahoo Sports — Blazers news: Damian Lillard 'not going to kill himself' returning from injury this season

What they're saying

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Damian Lillard has no worries about his physical condition upon finishing his Achilles rehab ahead of the Portland Trail Blazers’ 2026-27 campaign . Lillard has been playing in the NBA since 2012, going through his 12th season with the Blazers. After two seasons with the Milwaukee Bucks, the team chose to waive and stretch the remainder of his […] The post Blazers news: Damian Lillard 'not going to kill himself' returning from injury this season appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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